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USDC to Host Community Discussion on Confronting Subconscious Bias

The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts will host a Community Discussion on Confronting Subconscious Bias on Friday, June 21, 2013 at the Moakley Courthouse. The discussion would feature speakers from the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice of Harvard Law School including Professor Charles Ogletree (Director) and Johanna Wald (Director of Strategic Planning and Development).
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Tackling the Shift of Racial Consciousness Within the Legal Community

On Wednesday, May 1st as part of the YWCA’s annual Stand Against Racism campaign, the BBA recently hosted “Racism & Law: The Shifting of Racial Consciousness within the Legal Community”. The event began with a keynote speech by Ruth E. Fitch, President and CEO of The Dimock Center, who then joined panelists for a lively discussion. 
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Diversity & Inclusion Committees

  • Affinity Bar Relations Committee
    This committee collaborates with the Affinity Bar Associations to continue and strengthen affinity bar relationships with each other and the BBA.

    Contact Information

    Kori Anderson-Deasy

    Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP

    (617) 239-0100

    Marilyn J. Wellington

    Massachusetts Board of Bar Examiners

    (617) 482-4466

  • Diversity & Inclusion Education Committee
    This committee is responsible for providing a forum to discuss challenging topics related to diversity and inclusion.

    Contact Information

    Natasha Varyani

    New England Law Boston

    (617) 451-0010

    Dina M. Wreede

    Foley Hoag LLP

    (617) 832-7060

  • Mentoring Committee
    The Boston Bar Association (BBA) recognizes the need to create long lasting relationships within the legal community in Boston. In order to do this, the BBA launched a Mentoring Program populated with seasoned attorneys in the Boston area to provide guidance, encouragement and necessary exposure to a diverse group of attorneys.

    Contact Information

    June Duchesne

    EMC Corporation

    (508) 293-6754

    Richard E. Quinby

    Craig and Macauley Professional Corporation

    (617) 367-9500

  • Pipeline and Recruitment Committee
    This committee works closely with law schools and pre-law programs to help promote Boston among lawyers of color and augment existing law school orientation efforts to help these professionals feel more comfortable in the local community.

    Contact Information

    Angela Gomes

    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

    (617) 573-4885

    Mia B. Friedman

    Rappaport Center for Law and Public Service

  • Retention and Promotion Committee
    This committee provides information to the legal community on retaining and promoting attorneys of color in Boston. It also supports minority attorneys in their career trajectory through education, outreach and networking programs.

    Contact Information

    Jeffrey W. Mittleman

    Holland & Knight LLP

    (617) 854-1411

    Julia Satti Cosentino

    Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

    (617) 439-2276

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