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BBA to Host Stand Against Racism Event

Please join us on Wednesday, May 1st at 5:30pm as Boston's legal community comes together to tackle the issue of racism. As part of the YWCA Boston's Stand Against Racismcampaign, the BBA's Diversity & Inclusion Section, the affinity bar associations,  and several other organizations have teamed up to bring the judiciary, government agencies, universities and firms to speak at the event. 
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BBA Summer Jobs Program Increases Diversity and Inclusion in Boston's Legal Community

Since 1993, the BBA has introduced over 385 diverse young adults to the legal profession. While the principal aim of the program is to help Boston youth learn about the legal profession through on on-the-job experience, the long-term goal of the program is to increase diversity and inclusion in Boston’s legal community. To ensure a diverse student pool, the BBA’s summer jobs students are selected from Boston Public High School (BPS), whose students live in 21 different neighborhoods and speak 77 different languages, including Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Chinese.
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Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Committees

  • Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Public Policy
    The BBA is very active in legislative and regulatory changes. Attorneys are often asked to lend their expertise. Contact: Sara Mackey, BBA Sections Manager, smackey@bostonbar.org or 617-778-1982.
  • Steering Committee
    The leadership committee of the Section organizes programs and discusses policy. To inquire about opportunities, please contact the Section Co-Chairs.