• MBLA Annual Meeting

    MBLA Annual Meeting

    and Board Elections

    Thank you to the members of the 2012-2013 MBLA Board for their hard work and dedication.

    On April 23, the MBLA held its Annual Meeting and elected the 2013-2014 MBLA Board. Congratulations to the new Board members!

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  • Welcome

    Welcome

    Welcome to the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association website. This is an exciting time for the MBLA. On March 2, 2013, the MBLA celebrated its 40th anniversary, making us one of the oldest affinity bars in the Commonwealth. Join the organization. Get involved. We look forward to seeing you at our events throughout the year. Thank you for supporting our organization.

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  • MBLA 2013 Gala

    MBLA 2013 Gala

    On March 28, 2013, the MBLA held its annual gala which featured keynote speaker Theodore V. Wells Jr., and honored Professor Derrick Bell and Justice Rogeriee Thompson.

    Click here for pictures, video and media coverage of the MBLA 2013 Gala.

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  • MBLA 2012 Gala

    MBLA 2012 Gala

    Click here for pictures and video from the MBLA 2012 Gala.

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  • MBLA 2011 Gala

    MBLA 2011 Gala

    Click here for pictures and video from the MBLA 2011 Gala.

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  • William “Mo” Cowan

    Mo Cowan Appointed Interim US Senator

    On January 30, 2013, Governor Deval Patrick appointed former MBLA President William “Mo” Cowan as interim United States Senator, filling the seat left vacant by Senator John Kerry. Mo Cowan will serve as interim senator until a new senator is elected on June 25, 2013.

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Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association

Since 1973, the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association (MBLA) has provided a valuable network and visible presence for attorneys of color within the Massachusetts legal community.

The MBLA is responsible for providing its membership with professional development and career advancement through trainings, continued education and mentorship programs.

The MBLA also sponsors forums on current topics of interest to persons in the legal community, and seeks collaborations with other bar associations and professional organizations, particularly those interested in providing services to communities of color.

Membership Benefits

  • Sharpen Your Practice Skills
  • Stay Informed
  • Expand Your Client Base
  • Obtain Help Finding a Job or Changing Careers
  • Help Improve The Image of African-American Lawyers
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Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association
c/o The Boston Bar Association
16 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108

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