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BBA Names Beacon Award Selection Committee

Monday, May 14, 2012
As the Boston Bar Association's efforts to identify models of excellence in diversity and inclusion initiatives gain traction, the BBA has named the eight attorneys who will serve on the 2012 Beacon Award Selection Committee. The BBA's Beacon Award was established just two years ago to recognize institutions or individuals who have an exceptional impact in advancing diversity and inclusion in one or more 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.
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6/5 Diversity Conference: The Future of Boston Law Firms in a Global Economy

Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Please join the Boston Bar Association for this panel program and discussion at the Seaport World Trade Center on June 5, 2012 at 2:00 pm. Keynote Speaker Marc S. Firestone, Executive Vice President, Corporate and Legal Affairs, and General Counsel, Philip Morris International, will present on why diversity is a key factor for the successful future of Boston law firms in a global economy.
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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

    Joel Buenaventura

    Massachusetts Department of Public Health

    (617) 624-5716

    Christina Ely Miller

    Suffolk County District Attorney's Office

    (617) 619-4191

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

    Contact Information

    Ingrid C. Schroffner

    Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services

    (617) 573-1673

    Natasha Varyani

    McCarter & English, LLP

    (617) 449-6522

  • 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

    Rachael Splaine Rollins

    Massachusetts Department of Transportation

    (617) 973-7772

    June Duchesne

    EMC Corporation

    (508) 293-6754

  • 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

    Juan A. Concepcion

    Nixon Peabody LLP

    (617) 345-1140

    Mandie Araujo LeBeau

    New England Law - Boston

    (617) 422-7499

  • 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

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