Please join Boston-area Affinity Bar Organizations and other minority professionals along with Childs Gallery and artist Margaret Rose Vendryes for a Summer Reception. Margaret Rose Vendryes: The African Diva Project. The artist will be present and will give a brief talk. On exhibit through July 12th When: Friday, July 10th 6:30 - 8:30 pm Where: Childs Gallery 169 Newbury Street, Boston, MA. 02116 rsvp to info@childsgallery.com or 617-266-1108

The BBA is inviting all law students who are taking the July bar exam and are interested in coaching support from attorneys in the community as they prep for the Bar Exam to sign up for this coaching program. In addition to coaching and a print guide to exam preparation, we will offer bi-weekly video updates to applicants and coaches that will include special study tips as applicants progress toward the exam.

The BBA is again seeking attorneys who wish to work with students preparing for the MA Bar Exam. Coaches are not expected to answer substantive law questions, rather, they will be trained to offer guidance on: mental preparation, confidence, study tips, time & stress management, and dealing with anxiety. Coaches will communicate with bar applicants primarily by e-mail, but they may also communicate by phone or in person. Training will be provided.

The BBA's Diversity & Inclusion Section - welcomes members (and friends!) of AALAM, MAHA, the MA LGBTQ Bar Association, MBLA, MBWA and SABA GB to mix, mingle and celebrate! Beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. When: Thursday, May 28, 2015 6:00PM to 8:00PM Where: Boston Bar Association 16 Beacon Street Boston, MA

All are invited to join current Mentors, friends of Mother Caroline Academy, community leaders, and interested Mentors for an evening of conversation, canapé, and cocktails at Ester. The purpose of this event is for MCA to show appreciation for current mentors, and recruit new mentors and volunteers for the upcoming academic year. When: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT) Where: Ester 2261 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester Center, MA 02124

The BBA presents: "Let's Get Real 2015: Surviving and Succeeding as a Diverse Attorney in Boston" an open and thought-provoking conversation about Boston's legal community and the hard questions and taboo topics that matter to Boston's diverse attorneys—but are seldom discussed. When: Thursday, June 18, 2015 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Where: Boston Bar Association 16 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

The Women’s Bar Association’s Women of Color Committee and the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association Present A Film Screening of Anita: Speaking Truth to Power With Professor Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. of Harvard University Law School as Moderator. When: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 5:30 PM Where: Northeastern University School of Law 65 Forsyth Street, Boston

The Massachusetts Black Judges Conference, the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association and the Greater Springfield Chapter of Links, Inc. have successfully petitioned the City of Springfield to rename Terrence Street to Chief Justice Roderick L. Ireland Way. Please join us for the renaming ceremony! When: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 1:00pm Where: On Terrence Street In case of rain, the ceremony will be held at Third Baptist Church, 149 Walnut Street, Springfield, MA

The Supreme Judicial Court's Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services is seeking nominations for the 2015 Adams Pro Bono Publico Awards. Please note that eligibility for the awards was expanded three years ago to include law schools and law students, including those law students who are graduating in 2015. The awards will be presented at the Supreme Judicial Court on October 28, 2015 in conjunction with National Pro Bono Week, as designated by the American Bar Association. The deadline for submitting nominations is July 3, 2015.

The Massachusetts Bar Association is hosting a Bar Exam Study Break reception at its offices on 20 West Street, Boston on Wednesday July 1st. Come and enjoy beer, wine and light refreshments and have an opportunity to get invaluable tips from members of the region's affinity bar associations and recent test takers. When: Wednesday July 1, 2015 6-8pm Where: MBA 20 West Street Boston MA