The Boston Lawyers Group is calling all Lawyers of Color and Summer Associates of Color for a Summer Soiree! Join us in this fun-filled reception to relax and network with friends and colleagues! When: Thursday, July 23, 2015 6:00 p.m.— 8:00 p.m. Where: Fish & Richardson One Marina Park Drive Boston, MA RSVP at TheBostonLawyersGroup.com under Events by Tuesday, July 21

Please join the FMJA’s Diversity Committee and other esteemed Federal Judges and attorneys from across the country as we discuss the significance of diversity on the bench, efforts to increase diversity among Magistrate Judges, the path to becoming a Magistrate Judge, life and duties as a Magistrate Judge, and more! When: Thursday, July 9, 2015 3:45-4:45 p.m. Where: Boston Park Plaza Hotel 50 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116 Space is limited. Please register by July 6, 2015 by contacting fbadiversityrsvp@sunsteinlaw.com

The BBA Presents: Strategies for Success Luncheon for Diverse Summer Associates, Summer Interns, and New Lawyers. The BBA has assembled a diverse panel of Boston-area lawyers to share the Strategies for Success they used to launch their career. When: Wednesday, July 8, 2015 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM Where Boston Bar Association 16 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

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

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