On May 1, 2013, the MBLA and MAHA co-sponsored the YWCA Boston's Stand Against Racism campaign: Racism & Law- The Shifting of Racial Consciousness within the Legal Community at the Boston Bar Association. The event featured successful and knowledgeable speakers from the judiciary, government agencies, universities and companies who provided an "inside view" of emerging racial issues that are affecting their field.
The US District Court for the District of Massachusetts hosts a Community Discussion on Confronting Subconscious Bias. Friday, June 21, 2013 3:30 PM Jury Assembly Hall, Second Floor John Joseph Moakley Courthouse 1 Courthouse Way Boston, MA 02210
On April 29, 2013, State Street hosted members of the MBLA and other affinity bar associations at their Diversity and Inclusion Networking event. The event featured speaker Danny Ertel of Vantage Partners who discussed his work with leading law firms and law departments to evolve approaches to negotiate fee arrangements, manage matters, and reduce costs. He also discussed how firms and their clients can work to develop strategies to improve value for money in a collaborative and sustainable way.
On April 23, 2013, the MBLA held its Annual Meeting. At the Annual Meeting, the membership elected the new 2013-2014 MBLA Board.
On April 2, 2013, the MBLA and SABA GB co-hosted a program at Nixon Peabody titled “More Than A Fling: How to Get Great Clients and Keep Them For Life." The panelists provided a unique perspective on the art of holding onto your customers and developing meaningful and lasting relationships.
On March 2, 2013, the MBLA celebrated its 40th Anniversary at the Emerald Lounge at the Revere Hotel. The event commemorated the organization’s long history and its standing as the oldest affinity bar organization in Massachusetts.
On February 23, 2013, the MBLA partnered with the Boston Bar Association to host District Court Boot Camp for New Lawyers at Suffolk University Law School. The program drew over 75 participants. The event was designed to provide novice lawyers with a basic understanding of the procedural and practical world of litigating matters in the District Court. From initiating suit and arraignment up to trial, participants learned what is necessary to meet the demands of busy District Court litigators. Panelists included MBLA President-Elect Serge Georges of the Law Offices of Serge Georges, Jr., Hank Brennan of Carney & Bassil, and District Court Judge Matthew J. Machera.
On February 6 and February 13, 2013, members of the MBLA read to students at the John Marshall Elementary School in honor of Black History Month. Members brought their favorite books to share with the students.
On February 3, 2013, members of the MBLA took in the Celtics vs. Clippers game from a luxury box at TD Garden.
On January 25, 2013, the Northeast Region of the National Black Law Students Association (NEBLSA) and the MBLA hosted the Welcome to Boston Alumni Networking Reception at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge.
