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BBA Teams Up with American Corporate Counsel Northeast and Affinity Bars for June Conference

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The BBA is proud to announce our new sponsor for the In-House Counsel Diversity Conference, the American Corporate Counsel -- Northeast Chapter. The conference, The Future of Boston Law Firms in a Global Economy will feature Keynote Speaker Marc S. Firestone, Executive Vice President, Corporate and Legal Affairs, and General Counsel, Philip Morris International.
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From Beyond the Billable: BBA Business Lawyers Help Non-Profits I.D. Governance Pitfalls

Monday, May 14, 2012
In this competitive climate for funding, non-profits demonstrating sound management and controls will have a leg up over those raising red flags. Amid this backdrop, The Lawyers Clearinghouse –has launched a new Legal Assessment Program, and joined hands with the Business Law Public Service Committee of the Boston Bar Association to reach out to Boston Bar Foundation (BBF) Grantees and Grant applicants.
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Business Transactions Committees

  • Business Transactions and Financial Law Public Policy Committee
    This is a joint committee between the Business Transactions and Financial Services Sections. The BBA is very active on the legislative front. Often times, business attorneys are asked to lend their expertise.

    Contact Information

    Lindsey Burton

    Litle & Co.

    (978) 275-6500

    Robert Amara

    Krefetz Law Firm, LLC

    (617) 254-8000

  • Commercial Finance Committee
    This committee focuses on lending capital in commercial transactions.

    Contact Information

    Ethan Jeffery

    Murphy & King, P.C.

    (617) 226-3410

    Christopher J. Lhulier

    Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C.

    (617) 542-6000

  • Communications Committee
    This is a joint committee between the Business Transactions and Financial Services Sections. This committee publishes information relevant to the business bar. If you are interested in an editorial position or writing an article, please contact the Co-Chairs.

    Contact Information

    Peggy S. Tirrell

    EMC Corporation

    (508) 293-6821

  • Corporate Counsel Committee
    This committee focuses on programs and activities of interest to in-house counsel.

    Contact Information

    John A. Beccia

    Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc

    (617) 912 4220

    Henry L. Grossman

    Kalido, Inc.

    (781) 202-3272

  • Corporate Law Committee
    This committee focuses on the development of laws and policies affecting corporations — both profit and nonprofit — and business trusts.

    Contact Information

    James E. Dawson

    Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

    (617) 439-2623

    Andrew J. Merken

    Burns & Levinson LLP

    (617) 345-3740

  • Energy and Telecommunications Law Committee
    This committee addresses regulatory and related issues affecting the natural gas, electric and telecommunications industries in Massachusetts — on the federal level and in other jurisdictions. Members typically practice before the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Federal Communications Commission, and state and federal courts.

    Contact Information

    Laura S. Olton

    (781) 856-9374

    Brooke Skulley

    National Grid USA- Waltham

    (781) 907-1846

  • Mergers and Acquisitions Committee
    This committee addresses issues unique to business combination transactions, including mergers, share exchanges, tender offers and asset purchases. Lawyers representing buyers, sellers and advisers in planning, negotiating and executing international and domestic public and private transactions are involved.

    Contact Information

    Alfred L. Browne

    Cooley LLP

    (617) 937-2310

    Steven C. Browne

    Bingham McCutchen LLP

    (617) 951-8124

  • Pro Bono Committee
    This is a joint committee between the Business Transactions and Financial Services Section. This committee enables business attorneys to perform pro bono work for individuals and organizations.

    Contact Information

    Neil Austin

    Foley Hoag LLP

    (617) 832-3051

    Benton B. Bodamer

    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP-Boston

    (617) 772-8368

  • Securities Law Committee
    This committee provides members with opportunities to learn about and discuss issues in securities law, such as compliance and regulatory issues.

    Contact Information

    Megan Gates

    Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C.

    (617) 542-6000

    James Burke

    Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP

    (617) 378-4346

  • Steering Committee
    The leadership committee of the Section organizes programs and discusses policy. To inquire about opportunities, please contact the Section Co-Chairs.