Boston Bar Foundation Gives $25,000 to the One Fund Boston

Boston Bar Selects New Class for Public Interest Leadership Program 2013-2014


Boston Bar Recruits Lawyer Volunteers in Wake of Explosions on Marathon Monday


Boston Bar Seeks Law Day in the Schools Volunteers


BBA Statement on Boston Marathon Tragedy


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Students Learn "Consequences" at U.S. Bankruptcy Court


BBA Amicus: Trustee Can Distribute Property From One Trust to Another


Civil Legal Aid Generates Millions in New Revenue, Cost Savings for MA


BBA Amicus: Clients Benefit When Lawyers Consult In-House Counsel


BBA Mourns the Loss of Anthony Lewis


PILP Kicks Off Community Reentry Readiness Series at Federal Court
Session focused on common drivers license issues

Meet the Bench with the BBA
4 Spring Bench Meets Bar events scheduled

Saul Ewing Becomes 74th BBA Sponsor
Mid-Atlantic firm establishes roots in Greater Boston

BBA Joins in Support Striking Down DOMA
Signs on to amicus briefs in two cases

BBF To Fund 10 Summer Jobs for Boston Youth
Provides $37, 130 to increase diversity & inclusion pipeline into the legal profession

BBA Endorses Spousal Elective Share
Council votes to approve recommendations of Ad Hoc Elective Share Committee 

Pierce & Mandell Joins BBA as Sponsor
Becomes 73rd Sponsor Firm

David Gergen to Speak at Law Day Dinner
Annual Dinner will take place on 5/13 at Seaport World Trade Center

BBA Announces 4 Free "Nuts & Bolts" Courses in February
Responds to demand for practical skills programs

Call for BBA Council Nominations
Deadline to submit is February 22

Applications for PILP Due 2/15
BBA Seeks Public Interest Leaders

BBA Applauds Gov. Patrick's Support for Civil Legal Aid 
1/24/13 - Gov. Proposed $15.5 million for MLAC

Walk to the Hill for Civil Legal Aid on 1/30
Registration begins at 11 am @ State House

4 More Firms Sign on to BBA Summer Jobs Program
1/17/13 - 15 firms already signed on for Summer 2013

Boston Bar Foundation to Honor Carol Fulp
1/16/2013 - At Adams Benefit on 1/26 @ MFA

BBA Offers Essential Skills Programs
1/7/2013 - Focus on New and Transitioning Lawyers 

Got What It Takes to Be a Public Interest Leader?
1/7/12 - Applications Now Available for Next PILP Class

Last week to purchase Adams Benefit Tickets!
Event to be held at MFA at 6:30pm on 1/26

Celebrating 25 Years of Bonnie Sashin
1/4/12 - Congratulations, Bonnie!

BBA To Provide LAR Training for Solo & Small Attorneys
12/19/12 - Free training focused on building a practice around Limited Assistance Representation

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12/19/12 - Winter 2013 Edition

Kids Speak and Lawyers Listen -- Boston Debate League Partnership w/ BBA
12/18/12 - President's Page by J.D. Smeallie

PILP Class to Pilot Community Reentry Readiness Series
12/13/12 - Will develop and deliver curriculum for federal probationers

Demand for Financial Literacy Sparks Call for Volunteers
12/10/12 - Program to reach 1,000+ students in '13

Globe Spotlights Special Counsel Meier
12/7/12 - David Co-Chaired BBA Task Force to Prevent Wrongful Convictions

BBA Highlights Practical Programs
11/30/12 - Providing boutique and solo practitioners with practical skills and network of colleagues 

Adams Benefit Sponsorships Top $450K

11/29/12 - Jan. 26 event honors Carol Fulp & will take place @ MFA

Recap of BBA's Crisis in the JP Drug Lab
11/28/12 - An overview of the expert panel discussion held at 16 Beacon

BBF Releases "The Foundation"
11/7/12 - Fall 2012 Newsletter include Adams Benefit Updates, Junior Fellows Q&A and more

BBA Welcomes 9 Sustaining Firms 
11/1/12 - Small & boutique firms show BBA support

Join us to Celebrate GLAD & Mass AG's Office
11/9/12 - Martha Coakley and Mary Bonauto to accept 3rd Annual Beacon Award @ Liberty Hotel tonight

BBA Releases Environmental Sustainability Task Force Report
10/24/12 - Report focuses on Greening of the Profession

BBF Will Honor The Partnership's Carol Fulp with Public Service Award
10/18/12 - At John & Abigail Adams Benefit on 1/26

BBA Releases Public Service Report

10/10/12 - 2012 Report focuses on building stronger communities

13 Sponsors Sign on to Beacon Award

10/9/12 - Diversity + Inclusion event set for 11/13      

Celebrate Pro Bono Month

9/25/12 - With the right training, you can take on a pro bono matter

BBA Honors Lynn Girton
9/24/12 - Presented with Legal Services Award
 
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9/18/12 - Fall edition tackles social media law, privacy and more

Criminal Defense Bar Access to Drug Lab Database
9/14/12 - State assisting cases potentially affected

Expanding Lawyer for Day at Housing Court: Piece of Homelessness Puzzle
9/10/12 - Read J.D. Smeallie's first Presidents Page

Volunteer as Boston Debate Judge
9/6/12 - Help support academic debate in BPS 

J.D. Smeallie Takes Office as BBA President
9/4/12 - Holland & Knight litigation partner will lead Boston Bar for one year term

Annual Meeting Honorees Announced
8/23/12 - Lynn Girton, Ropes & Gray, and Bingham McCutchen will be recognized at 9/21 luncheon

GLAD and MA AG's Office to Receive Beacon Award for Diversity + Inclusion
8/16/12 - Will be honored on 11/13/12

BBA Files Amicus Brief in Fisher
8/14/12 - Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Affirm Race Conscious Admissions at U. of Texas

BBF Announces Grants of $1 Million
8/9/12 - 24 organizations receive Foundation grants

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8/1/12 - Sentencing Reform to be Signed by Gov.

BBA Seeks Boston Debate League Mentors
7/25/12 - Volunteers will help support academic debate

Celebrating 25 Year Sponsor Firms 

7/19/12 - Ropes & Gray

Please Support Judicial Discretion in Sentencing
7/30/12 - We need your help TODAY

BBA President Urges Gov to Return Sentencing Bill With Amendments
7/25/12 – Claims Bill Lacks Real Reform

Read Beyond the Billable
7/19/12 - A Yellow Ribbon Reflection

BBA Announces 2012-2013 Officers & Council
7/16/12 - Terms begin on September 1

Annual Meeting Co-Chairs Announced
7/9/12 - Deborah Manus & Paul Cushing Named 2012 Chairs

Gov. Signs MUTC & MUPC Corrections
7/9/12 - Probate legislation takes immediate effect

Probate & Trust Bill Hits Gov's Desk
6/29/12 - House & Senate pass new MUTC & revised MUPC

Thanks to Our Sustaining Members
6/28/12 - For their unwavering support of the BBA's mission 

Financial Literacy Program Expands
6/27/12 - Nelson Fellows to participate

BBA to Host News Conference
6/20/12 - Mayor Menino + Chief Justice Ireland to speak on 6/28/12

Summer 2012 Boston Bar Journal
6/18/12 - Read the full issue here

Read the Sustainable Lawyer
6/14/12 - A Sustainable Recap - the BBA Goes Green

Justice Scheier to Receive Haskell Cohn Award
6/11/12 - Land Court Chief to be honored on June 27

Read the Sustainable Lawyer
6/6/12 - BBA Promotes Sustainability Through Public Service

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6/1/12 - Gaming Law Could Affect Clients Not in Industry

Read Summer 2012 Boston Bar Journal Article
6/1/12 - Surprise! New Gaming Law Could Affect Clients Not in Gaming Industry

Future of Boston Law Firms in Global Economy
6/1/12 - Attend June 5th Diversity & Inclusion Event

Read the Sustainable Lawyer
5/31/12 - Nixon Peabody Invests in Energy Efficiency

Boston Bar Joins with Boston Debate League

5/22/12 - Partnership Invests in Boston's Youth

BBA Announces 2012-2013 Section Co-Chairs
5/21/12 - New Leaders Appointed to 2 year term

Read Summer 2012 Boston Bar Journal Article
5/17/12 - New Tool for Determining Innocence Takes Effect Today

Nominations Sought for Beacon Award
5/16/12 - Award recognizes leadership in advancing diversity & inclusion

Summer Jobs Scorecard Trending Up
5/10/12 - Program will offer paid internships to 55 students

BBA Names Beacon Award Committee
5/9/12 - Award recognizes impact in advancing diversity and inclusion

A Who's Who of Lawyers on Twitter
5/7/12 - Are you on the list?

BBA Files Amicus Brief
5/1/12 - Urges SJC to clarify estate planning law 

BBA Names Public Interest Leaders
4/30/12 - 14 lawyers will participate in PILP program

BBA Will Honor Justice Ralph Gants
4/27/12 - Gants will receive Citation of Judicial Excellence at Law Day Dinner on May 17

House Finalizes Budget Recommendation
4/26 – Favorable Developments for Ju
dicial System

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Report on Nominations
4/17/12 - Nominations Due April 27th

BBA Mourns Loss of John G. Brooks
4/17/12 - Beloved past president passes away at 98

IssueSpot: The House Budget in Brief
4/12/12 - BBA Blog breaks down House Budget

Celebrating 25 Year Sponsor Firm Partners
4/12/12 - Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky & Popeo

Read the Sustainable Lawyer
4/11/12 - MA Court Appealing for Sustainability

BBA Welcomes Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green
4/4/2012 - New Sponsor Firm Celebrating 75 year anniversary

BBA Congratulates Newly Appointed State Court Administrator
4/3/2012 - SJC tabs Harry Spence for the job

Boston Bar Foundation Will Fund 10 Summer Jobs for Boston Teens
3/29/12 - BBF will provide provide more than $35,000

Krokidas & Bluestein Joins BBA as Sponsor Firm
3/28/12 - Firm has a reputation for providing quality legal services to non-profits, public entities, and small businesses