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Boston Bar Honors First Justice Jeffrey Winik of the Boston Housing Court

Amid a crowd of more than 1,200 lawyers and judges at the Boston Bar Association's annual Law Day Dinner at the Seaport World Trade Center, BBA President J.D. Smeallie presented the BBA's Citation of Judicial Excellence to First Justice Jeffrey Winik of the Boston Housing Cour
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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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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.