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We are pleased to announce the kick off to this year's Rainmakers' Roundtable Series. Session 1 State of the Profession, will feature a candid discussion about the state of the legal profession. Join the MBLA and a panel of leading attorneys to discuss issues of concern for today's lawyers. Moderator: Derek Davis - Executive Director, Harvard Law School Center on the Legal Profession. Panelists: Jacquelynne J. Bowman - Executive Director, Greater Boston Legal Services Robert L. Clayton - Of Counsel- Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan (D.C. Office) Dennis Coleman - Partner, Ropes & Gray LLP Mark Roellig - Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company When Tuesday November 10, 2015 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Where Ropes & Gray LLP The Prudential Tower 800 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02199 RSVP required.

Please join us for an inspirational evening as the BBA recognizes exceptional leadership in creating a lasting impact and illuminating a new path toward a more diverse and inclusive legal profession. The Boston Bar Association is presenting the 6th Annual Beacon Award for Diversity & Inclusion to Six Massachusetts Affinity Bar Associations: The Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts The Massachusetts Association of Hispanic Attorneys The Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association The Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys The Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association The South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston WHEN: Thursday, November 19, 2015 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM WHERE: The Liberty Hotel 215 Charles Street, Boston, MA

Please join us for an inspirational evening as the BBA recognizes exceptional leadership in creating a lasting impact and illuminating a new path toward a more diverse and inclusive legal profession. The Boston Bar Association is presenting the 6th Annual Beacon Award for Diversity & Inclusion to Six Massachusetts Affinity Bar Associations: The Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts The Massachusetts Association of Hispanic Attorneys The Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association The Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys The Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association The South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston WHEN: Thursday, November 19, 2015 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM WHERE: The Liberty Hotel 215 Charles Street, Boston, MA

The MBLA and our Community Service Committee will join the National Bar Association in its celebration of Constitution Day on September 17-18, 2015.  Constitution Day is a nationally recognized holiday that commemorates the signing of [...]

The MBLA and the Bison on the Vineyard Group will present a CLE Program entitled "Killing of Unarmed Black Males and Females By Law Enforcement". PANEL #1 : The Strategy behind the Black Lives Matter Movement. 9:00 AM – 10:25 AM Panelists will discuss Legal Constitutional and Criminal Prosecution issues and strategies behind the Black Lives Matter Movement. PANEL #2 : How Do We Make Black Lives Matter? 10:30 AM – 11:55 PM Panelist will discuss the necessity of a paradigm shift in the Black Empowerment Movement, including effectuating social and economic change through legislation. $30 in advance; $50 at door WHEN: Saturday August 22, 2015 at 9:00 am WHERE: 33 New York Avenue, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

The MBLA and the Bison on the Vineyard Group will present a CLE Program entitled "Killing of Unarmed Black Males and Females By Law Enforcement". PANEL #1 : The Strategy behind the Black Lives Matter Movement. 9:00 AM – 10:25 AM Panelists will discuss Legal Constitutional and Criminal Prosecution issues and strategies behind the Black Lives Matter Movement. PANEL #2 : How Do We Make Black Lives Matter? 10:30 AM – 11:55 PM Panelist will discuss the necessity of a paradigm shift in the Black Empowerment Movement, including effectuating social and economic change through legislation. $30 in advance; $50 at door WHEN: Saturday August 22, 2015 at 9:00 am WHERE: 33 New York Avenue, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

Join us for a day of education, fun activities and games, great food and awesome company. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served as well as a clambake dinner consisting of clam chowder, steamed lobster, steamers, mussels, Italian sausage, linguica, sweet potato, red potato, pearl onion, corn on the cob, barbeque chicken and strawberry shortcake. We also have a special children's menu available for $25, which includes clam chowder, hot dogs, hamburgers and cheeseburgers, corn on the cob, chips, and dessert. When: August 22, 2015 *Clambake Dinner: 5:15 PM - 7:45 PM Where: Oak Bluffs, MA

Individual convention and a-la-carte registration is still open! You may sign up online until Monday, August 31st, or you may register on-site beginning September 2nd. Please click here for the convention webpage http://hnba.com/events/2015-annual-convention/. For questions about convention registration, contact the HNBA directly at info@hnba.com Join the HNBA for its 40th Annual Convention in Boston, from September 2-5, 2015. Convention theme: Celebrating Our Heritage, Planning Our Future Don’t miss out on four days of non-stop educational programs, enlightening speakers, networking opportunities, and of course the finest entertainment around. Attendees will have the opportunity to obtain CLE credits in a wide variety of topics. WHEN: September 2-5, 2015 Career Fair September 4, 2015 WHERE: Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel 425 Summer Street Boston, MA 02210