Boston Bar Association
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The BBA is the Commonwealth’s premier legal association, home to over 15,000 members and 140 institutional partners consisting of law firms, corporations, government agencies, legal aid organizations, and law schools.
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Kicking off #ProBonoMonth with a proclamation from Gov.
Maura Healey!
As access to justice faces challenges, lawyers' commitment to service matters more than ever.
Join us in making a difference this October!
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Maura Healey!
As access to justice faces challenges, lawyers' commitment to service matters more than ever.
Join us in making a difference this October!
lnkd.in/eCuMWkEA
#BostonBar #Law #AccessToJustice
October 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Kicking off #ProBonoMonth with a proclamation from Gov.
Maura Healey!
As access to justice faces challenges, lawyers' commitment to service matters more than ever.
Join us in making a difference this October!
lnkd.in/eCuMWkEA
#BostonBar #Law #AccessToJustice
Maura Healey!
As access to justice faces challenges, lawyers' commitment to service matters more than ever.
Join us in making a difference this October!
lnkd.in/eCuMWkEA
#BostonBar #Law #AccessToJustice
Justice shouldn’t depend on your income.
Volunteer Lawyers Project is expanding access to justice in MA, one case at a time.
Lawyers! Take a pro bono case! Volunteer at a Clinic! Join a training (next: 10/16 eviction defense)!
Learn more here: bostonbar.org/news/volunte...
#ProBono #BostonLaw
Volunteer Lawyers Project is expanding access to justice in MA, one case at a time.
Lawyers! Take a pro bono case! Volunteer at a Clinic! Join a training (next: 10/16 eviction defense)!
Learn more here: bostonbar.org/news/volunte...
#ProBono #BostonLaw
October 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Justice shouldn’t depend on your income.
Volunteer Lawyers Project is expanding access to justice in MA, one case at a time.
Lawyers! Take a pro bono case! Volunteer at a Clinic! Join a training (next: 10/16 eviction defense)!
Learn more here: bostonbar.org/news/volunte...
#ProBono #BostonLaw
Volunteer Lawyers Project is expanding access to justice in MA, one case at a time.
Lawyers! Take a pro bono case! Volunteer at a Clinic! Join a training (next: 10/16 eviction defense)!
Learn more here: bostonbar.org/news/volunte...
#ProBono #BostonLaw
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We are deeply grateful to the Boston Bar Foundation for its timely support and partnership!
We look forward to working together in the upcoming year as we improve access to justice for vulnerable immigrants in our community.
We look forward to working together in the upcoming year as we improve access to justice for vulnerable immigrants in our community.
The Boston Bar Foundation (BBF), which serves as the charitable arm of the Boston Bar Association, announced today that it will award $2 million in legal services grants for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to 53 local organizations in the Greater Boston area.
August 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We are deeply grateful to the Boston Bar Foundation for its timely support and partnership!
We look forward to working together in the upcoming year as we improve access to justice for vulnerable immigrants in our community.
We look forward to working together in the upcoming year as we improve access to justice for vulnerable immigrants in our community.
We’ve streamlined membership to better meet you where you are. Whether you’re building your own practice, deepening your expertise, or looking to lead, there’s a BBA membership that fits your goals.
Learn more >> bostonbar.org/join-now
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July 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We’ve streamlined membership to better meet you where you are. Whether you’re building your own practice, deepening your expertise, or looking to lead, there’s a BBA membership that fits your goals.
Learn more >> bostonbar.org/join-now
Learn more >> bostonbar.org/join-now
The Boston Bar Foundation (BBF), which serves as the charitable arm of the Boston Bar Association, announced today that it will award $2 million in legal services grants for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to 53 local organizations in the Greater Boston area.
July 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Boston Bar Foundation (BBF), which serves as the charitable arm of the Boston Bar Association, announced today that it will award $2 million in legal services grants for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to 53 local organizations in the Greater Boston area.
As a reminder, the BBA is closed today for July 4th. We hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday weekend!
July 4, 2025 at 11:40 AM
As a reminder, the BBA is closed today for July 4th. We hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday weekend!
Tonight, the BBA honors Kimberly Budd, Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, with the Haskell Cohn Award.
June 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Tonight, the BBA honors Kimberly Budd, Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, with the Haskell Cohn Award.
The BBA is closed today in celebration of Juneteenth, which commemorates the day Union troops rode into Galveston Bay, TX and announced that the more than 250k enslaved Black people in their state were free, celebrating the effective end of slavery in the United States.
June 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The BBA is closed today in celebration of Juneteenth, which commemorates the day Union troops rode into Galveston Bay, TX and announced that the more than 250k enslaved Black people in their state were free, celebrating the effective end of slavery in the United States.
Are you a solo or small firm practitioner? Do you like pizza? Join us for a casual pizza lunch at the BBA today from 12-1pm. Our discussion, led by Barbara Bowe of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, will center on wellbeing while running your own firm.
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June 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Are you a solo or small firm practitioner? Do you like pizza? Join us for a casual pizza lunch at the BBA today from 12-1pm. Our discussion, led by Barbara Bowe of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, will center on wellbeing while running your own firm.
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Have you heard? Tonight, we're hosting #LawDayLive, the must-attend event of the summer for Boston's legal community, at the iconic Fenway Park. We'll be live-posting starting around 5:30 pm, so be sure to keep an eye out if you aren't able to attend in-person. To those who are -- see you soon!
June 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Have you heard? Tonight, we're hosting #LawDayLive, the must-attend event of the summer for Boston's legal community, at the iconic Fenway Park. We'll be live-posting starting around 5:30 pm, so be sure to keep an eye out if you aren't able to attend in-person. To those who are -- see you soon!
Great to have our Summer 2025 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Fellowship class at 16 Beacon St. tonight to meet and greet with our DEIB Section!
You can learn more about our Summer Fellowship Program here:
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You can learn more about our Summer Fellowship Program here:
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June 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Great to have our Summer 2025 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Fellowship class at 16 Beacon St. tonight to meet and greet with our DEIB Section!
You can learn more about our Summer Fellowship Program here:
bostonbar.org/diversity-eq...
You can learn more about our Summer Fellowship Program here:
bostonbar.org/diversity-eq...
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Do you speak Haitian Creole, Portuguese, or Spanish? Get information about your legal rights in Massachusetts!
Visit MassLegalHelp today:
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Translations made possible with the support of the BBF @bostonbar.bsky.social.
Visit MassLegalHelp today:
www.masslegalhelp.org/immigration/...
www.masslegalhelp.org/domestic-abu...
Translations made possible with the support of the BBF @bostonbar.bsky.social.
June 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Do you speak Haitian Creole, Portuguese, or Spanish? Get information about your legal rights in Massachusetts!
Visit MassLegalHelp today:
www.masslegalhelp.org/immigration/...
www.masslegalhelp.org/domestic-abu...
Translations made possible with the support of the BBF @bostonbar.bsky.social.
Visit MassLegalHelp today:
www.masslegalhelp.org/immigration/...
www.masslegalhelp.org/domestic-abu...
Translations made possible with the support of the BBF @bostonbar.bsky.social.
The BBA honors the legacy of former SJC Chief Justice Herbert P. Wilkins, who died this week at age 95.
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Former chief justice of SJC, Herbert P. Wilkins, dies at 95 - The Boston Globe
Wilkins death was announced Thursday by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Wilkins served " with great distinction for almost three decades,” the court said in a statement.
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May 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The BBA honors the legacy of former SJC Chief Justice Herbert P. Wilkins, who died this week at age 95.
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Last chance! We still have a couple open spots for the 6/12 Governance & Operations Check-In. This is a great opportunity for #nonprofits to review their operations with assistance from volunteers from @bostonbar.bsky.social's Tax-Exempt Orgs Section. Details: bit.ly/jun12checkin
May 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Last chance! We still have a couple open spots for the 6/12 Governance & Operations Check-In. This is a great opportunity for #nonprofits to review their operations with assistance from volunteers from @bostonbar.bsky.social's Tax-Exempt Orgs Section. Details: bit.ly/jun12checkin
Think you know it all? Prove it!
Join us for a lively Trivia Night, where your knowledge could lead you to victory. Whether you're a trivia pro or just in it for the fun, this is the perfect chance to compete, connect, & unwind with fellow BBA Members.
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Join us for a lively Trivia Night, where your knowledge could lead you to victory. Whether you're a trivia pro or just in it for the fun, this is the perfect chance to compete, connect, & unwind with fellow BBA Members.
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May 28, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Think you know it all? Prove it!
Join us for a lively Trivia Night, where your knowledge could lead you to victory. Whether you're a trivia pro or just in it for the fun, this is the perfect chance to compete, connect, & unwind with fellow BBA Members.
bostonbar.my.site.com/LightningMem...
Join us for a lively Trivia Night, where your knowledge could lead you to victory. Whether you're a trivia pro or just in it for the fun, this is the perfect chance to compete, connect, & unwind with fellow BBA Members.
bostonbar.my.site.com/LightningMem...
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Frightening, but important, article from Mass. Lawyers Weekly on threats to judicial security: masslawyersweekly.com/2025/05/16/j...
Judges face rising threats amid political rhetoric | Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Federal and state judges face unprecedented online threats as political rhetoric escalates, prompting calls for increased security and legal protections.
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May 19, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Frightening, but important, article from Mass. Lawyers Weekly on threats to judicial security: masslawyersweekly.com/2025/05/16/j...
The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Annual Awards Ceremony is coming up on Wednesday, 5/28! The event honors the exceptional advocacy, dedication, and service of individuals across our public defense community. Register now!
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CPCS 2025 Annual Awards Ceremony
Join us to honor staff and private counsel dedicating their careers to fighting injustice and championing zealous legal representation.
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May 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Annual Awards Ceremony is coming up on Wednesday, 5/28! The event honors the exceptional advocacy, dedication, and service of individuals across our public defense community. Register now!
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The BBA mourns the loss of retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a NH native who served on the high court for 19 years before retiring to his beloved home state in 2009. He continued thereafter to hear cases on the First Circuit, where he had served very briefly prior to his elevation.
Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter, the New Hampshire Republican who became a darling of liberals during his nearly 20 years on the bench, has died.
Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a New Hampshire Republican who became a reliable liberal vote, has died - The Boston Globe
Souter became a darling of liberals during his nearly 20 years on the bench. He died at his home in New Hampshire, the Supreme Court said.
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May 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The BBA mourns the loss of retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a NH native who served on the high court for 19 years before retiring to his beloved home state in 2009. He continued thereafter to hear cases on the First Circuit, where he had served very briefly prior to his elevation.
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Last year, @bostonbar.bsky.social welcomed a unanimous Supreme Court ruling that tossed an earlier iteration of the case: bit.ly/4jFmbrR
This was based on our Statement of Principles Concerning
Reproductive Rights: bit.ly/4aGoC8w
Read the filing: bit.ly/43rrPar
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This was based on our Statement of Principles Concerning
Reproductive Rights: bit.ly/4aGoC8w
Read the filing: bit.ly/43rrPar
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BBA Welcomes Supreme Court Dismissal of Mifepristone Challenge for Lack of Standing - Boston Bar Association
We are glad that today's unanimous ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court means that safe and effective reproductive-health medications will remain available,
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May 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Last year, @bostonbar.bsky.social welcomed a unanimous Supreme Court ruling that tossed an earlier iteration of the case: bit.ly/4jFmbrR
This was based on our Statement of Principles Concerning
Reproductive Rights: bit.ly/4aGoC8w
Read the filing: bit.ly/43rrPar
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This was based on our Statement of Principles Concerning
Reproductive Rights: bit.ly/4aGoC8w
Read the filing: bit.ly/43rrPar
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Back with more Good News, Bad News...
Good News!: ICYMI, the DOJ urged a federal court to dismiss a suit challenging FDA approval of mifepristone, on the basis of venue, standing, and more. bit.ly/3GKbi9J
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Good News!: ICYMI, the DOJ urged a federal court to dismiss a suit challenging FDA approval of mifepristone, on the basis of venue, standing, and more. bit.ly/3GKbi9J
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Trump administration asks judge to toss suit restricting access to abortion medication
President Donald Trump's administration has asked a judge to toss out a lawsuit from three Republican-led states seeking to cut off telehealth access to the abortion medication mifepristone.
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May 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Back with more Good News, Bad News...
Good News!: ICYMI, the DOJ urged a federal court to dismiss a suit challenging FDA approval of mifepristone, on the basis of venue, standing, and more. bit.ly/3GKbi9J
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Good News!: ICYMI, the DOJ urged a federal court to dismiss a suit challenging FDA approval of mifepristone, on the basis of venue, standing, and more. bit.ly/3GKbi9J
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Thinking of stepping into a leadership role at a nonprofit? Join us at 5:30 at the BBA to learn more about how to prepare for your journey into a nonprofit leadership role, including a discussion on what skills can be developed now in your legal services work.
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May 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Thinking of stepping into a leadership role at a nonprofit? Join us at 5:30 at the BBA to learn more about how to prepare for your journey into a nonprofit leadership role, including a discussion on what skills can be developed now in your legal services work.
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On-line tool: bit.ly/44oPv1a
How to file: bit.ly/4iYQoRO
FAQ’s: bit.ly/4m3jx0J
Fact sheet: bit.ly/3Z1627Q
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On-line tool: bit.ly/44oPv1a
How to file: bit.ly/4iYQoRO
FAQ’s: bit.ly/4m3jx0J
Fact sheet: bit.ly/3Z1627Q
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Petition to Seal Eviction
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May 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
More resources...
On-line tool: bit.ly/44oPv1a
How to file: bit.ly/4iYQoRO
FAQ’s: bit.ly/4m3jx0J
Fact sheet: bit.ly/3Z1627Q
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On-line tool: bit.ly/44oPv1a
How to file: bit.ly/4iYQoRO
FAQ’s: bit.ly/4m3jx0J
Fact sheet: bit.ly/3Z1627Q
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“This online tool is designed to make it easier for individuals to file a petition to seal an eviction and to complete the filing with greater accuracy,” said Trial Court Chief Justice Heidi Brieger and Trial Court Administrator Thomas Ambrosino.
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May 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
“This online tool is designed to make it easier for individuals to file a petition to seal an eviction and to complete the filing with greater accuracy,” said Trial Court Chief Justice Heidi Brieger and Trial Court Administrator Thomas Ambrosino.
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The step-by-step resource is the culmination of a collaboration between the Trial Court and Suffolk University Law School’s Legal Innovation & Technology Lab (LIT Lab) in response to the enactment of a new eviction sealing law, G.L. c. 239, § 16, taking effect today.
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May 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The step-by-step resource is the culmination of a collaboration between the Trial Court and Suffolk University Law School’s Legal Innovation & Technology Lab (LIT Lab) in response to the enactment of a new eviction sealing law, G.L. c. 239, § 16, taking effect today.
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Today the Trial Court launched an on-line tool for tenants to petition to seal an eviction case—once the appeal period ends, if there’s a favorable disposition or the case was dismissed, or for a no-fault eviction, or 4 years after the end of a non-payment case or 7 years after a fault eviction.
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May 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Today the Trial Court launched an on-line tool for tenants to petition to seal an eviction case—once the appeal period ends, if there’s a favorable disposition or the case was dismissed, or for a no-fault eviction, or 4 years after the end of a non-payment case or 7 years after a fault eviction.
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