Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association

Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association
c/o Damon Hart
10 St. James Ave, 11th Floor
Boston, MA 02116

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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 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 in interest of providing services to the communities of color.

Massachusetts Black Judges Conference
21st Annual Book Awards
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
John Adams Courthouse
Boston, Massachusetts
Special Guest Speakers:
Chief Justice Margaret Marshall
and
Justice Julian Houston (ret.)
   RSVP               (508) 894-4170        ext. 2932
               HONORED JUSTICE:  IRELAND


** SJC JUSTICE RODERICK IRELAND 

               WAS HONORED**

 for a decade of distinguished service on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court by the

         MBLA at our Fall Kick Off Event on

            Thursday, September 13, 2007!**

John Adams Courthouse
One Pemberton Square
Boston, MA 02108

 

 

 

 

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2008 GALA DINNER
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Keynote Speaker 
*Wayne Budd*

Thursday, March 27, 2008
Reception:  5:00 p.m.
Dinner:  6:30 p.m.
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HONOREES
Hon. Margaret Burnham
Professor, Northeastern University School of Law
Hon. Joyce London Alexander
U.S. District Court of Massachusetts
Wayne Budd
Senior Counsel, Goodwin Procter
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Sheraton Boston Hotel
39 Dalton Street
Boston, MA 02199
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Black Tie - Optional
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2008 GALA Sponsors
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PLATINUM SPONSORS
Massachusetts Bar Association
Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky & Popeo
Goodwin Procter
Boston Bar Association
Holland & Knight
Seyfarth Shaw
 
GOLD SPONSORS
Sovereign Bank
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge
Bingham McCutchen
 
SILVER SPONSORS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Welch Foods, Inc.
Goulston & Storrs
FRIENDS
Suffolk County District Attorney
Northeastern University School of Law
Suffolk University School of Law
Amicus Group
Morgan, Brown & Joy
Liberty Mutual
Dwyer & Collora
LeClair Ryan
Foley Hoag
Massachusetts Legal Services
John Hancock Financial Services
 

What's New?

 

LAW STUDENT MENTORING PROGRAM!

An important goal of the MBLA is to increase the number of successful black lawyers in Massachusetts.  MBLA attorney mentors offer guidance, support and mentoring to students which will provide soon to be young black lawyers a smooth transition into their legal careers. 

  • Law Students:  If you would like an Attorney Mentor, contact us at mentor@massblacklawyers.org.

  • Attorneys:  Please become a mentor!  You will have the opportunity to be the mentor you wish you had when you were in law school and help to enrich the black legal community.

 

MBLA BOOK SCHOLARSHIPS: 

  • MBLA is awards Book Scholarships to two students enrolled in a Massachusetts Law  School.  Applications are accepted in the Fall.  Read more on our Law Students Page.

 

Copyright (c) 2007 Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association.       All rights reserved.

Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association
c/o Damon Hart
10 St. James Ave, 11th Floor
Boston, MA 02116