Volunteer Opportunity- Suffolk County Family Court Workshop
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Volunteer Opportunity- Boston Debate League
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MBLA Neighborhood Clean-Up Event
On August 17, 2013, the MBLA's Community Service Committee hosted a Neighborhood Clean-Up event in Codman Square in Dorchester. Volunteers worked hard to keep the neighborhood clean and looking vibrant.
2013 Summer Clambake
On August 11, 2013, the MBLA hosted its annual Summer Clambake on Thompson Island.
Boston Lawyers Group Summer Soiree
On July 25, 2013, the Boston Lawyers Group (BLG) hosted its annual Summer Soiree at Fish & Richardson. The reception brought out summer associates of color, attorneys, and BLG members and supporters from throughout the Boston region.
Boston Lawyers Group Wine Tasting
On July 23, 2013, the Boston Lawyers Group (BLG) hosted its Annual Wine Tasting for Summer Associates of Color event at Nutter McClennen & Fish. The event was organized to expose summer associates to the fine art of wine tasting and was coordinated by Divas Uncorked.
MBA Diversity Happy Hour
On June 25, 2013, the Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA) hosted members of the MBLA and other affinity bar organizations at its Diversity Happy Hour. Thanks to MBLA Board members Serge Georges, Adam Foss and Clarence Richardson for helping to coordinate this event.
Trials Facing Women Litigators & Tips for Success
On June 19, 2013, the Women’s Bar Association & Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys Women’s Caucus hosted Trials Facing Women Litigators & Tips for Success at the Moakley Federal Courthouse. Panelists included Janice Bassil- Partner, Carney & Bassil; the Honorable Denise Casper- U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts; Kimberly Dougherty- Attorney, Janet Jenner & Suggs; Julia Frost-Davies- Partner, Bingham McCutchen LLP; and Tejal Mehta- Assistant District Attorney, Middlesex D.A.’s Office.
The Boston Lawyers Group Annual Meeting
On June 19, 2013, the Boston Lawyers Group hosted its 2013 Annual Meeting at Wilmer Hale. The event featured speaker, Crystal E. Ashby, Executive Vice President of Government and Public Affairs, BP America Inc. and Mistress of Ceremonies, Karen Holmes Ward, Director, Public Affairs & Community Services, WCVB TV5.
MLAC 30th Anniversary Celebration
On May 22, 2013, members of the MBLA joined the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (MLAC) for its 30th Anniversary Celebration at the Seaport Boston Hotel. The event featured speaker Seth Waxman, Former Solicitor General of the United States of America, and honorees Stephen Oleskey, Former Equal Justice Coalition Chair, and Joseph Kociubes, Former MLAC pro bono general counsel.