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
The MBLA hosted our 2015 Annual Gala on April 8, 2015, at the Park Plaza Hotel. We would like to thank and recognize our award recipients, The Honorable Chief Justice Roderick L. Ireland, Diane B. Patrick, Professor Charles J. Ogletree, Jr., and Tony West, for their dedication and outstanding contributions to the legal community and for allowing us to honor [...]
On April 2, 2015, the MBLA Membership Development Committee hosted its annual Pre-Gala Mixer at Savvor Restaurant and Lounge in Boston. Members enjoyed complimentary appetizers and drinks while networking with fellow MBLA members new and old and taking advantage on the membership specials. We thank all you who attended and renewed their memberships. If you haven't yet renewed your membership [...]
