Highlighting its commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive legal
profession in the Greater Boston area, the Boston Bar Association today
announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2nd Annual Beacon
Award, to be presented at a special reception in early November. The Beacon
Award recognizes exceptional leadership in creating a lasting impact and
illuminating a new path towards a more diverse and inclusive legal community in
Greater Boston.
Mass Mutual won the
Beacon Award in 2010. According to criteria for the award, individuals,
groups, and institutions are eligible. The Beacon Award Committee,
co-chaired by Julia
Cosentino and Wendell
Taylor, will consider work in all or some of these areas: legal scholarship,
recruitment and retention practices, pro bono, community service, legal
advocacy, and legislative advocacy. The award recipient must either be located
in Massachusetts or have had a significant impact in Massachusetts and/or the
Greater Boston Community.
Submit your nominations, your contact information, and any supporting
materials you wish to be considered to Hleary@bostonbar.org
by April 26, 2011.
The Beacon Award was developed by the BBA's Diversity & Inclusion
Section.