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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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From Beyond the Billable: Helping Out(side) of 16 Beacon

Are you looking for a fun, one-time volunteer opportunity on the weekend? Sign up for one of the BBA’s upcoming community service outings.
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Immigration Committees

  • Asylum Committee
    This committee focuses on focuses on humanitarian forms of relief, such as asylum, withholding of removal, relief under the Convention against Torture, TPS, VAWA, U and T visas, humanitarian parole.

    Contact Information

    Hannah Bornstein

    Nixon Peabody LLP

    (617) 345-1000

    Marianne Staniunas

    Ross, Silverman LLP

    (617) 542-5111

  • Business Committee
    Examine issues relating to employer representation & compliance, labor certification (PERM), immigrant and nonimmigrant visa petitions (H-1B, L, TN etc.), and adjustment of status.

    Contact Information

    Prasant Desai

    Iandoli & Desai, P.C.

    (617) 482-1010

    Julie Galvin

    Schwartz Hannum PC

    (978) 623-0900

  • Family Committee
    This committee focuses on forms of relief that arise when a noncitizen is in removal proceedings; detention issues (Know Your Rights, release under bond, orders of supervision, credible fear interviews); and immigration consequences of crimes and post-conviction relief.

    Contact Information

    Ellen Driver

    Ross, Silverman LLP

    (617) 542-5111

    Amy Wax

    (617) 227-1188

  • Immigration Public Serivce Committee
    This committee offers resources to assist BBA members to locate immigration-related pro bono opportunities in the Boston area and supports the efforts of local immigration legal services. Some of the projects we support include: asylum, KYRs to the detained population, VAWA, U and T visas, status for unaccompanied minors, TPS, and citizenship.

    Contact Information

    Jocelyn L Dyer

    Human Rights First - DC Office

    (202) 547-5692

    Anita Sharma

    PAIR Project

    (617) 742-9296

    Elizabeth Badger

    Boston University School of Law - Civil Litigation Program

    (617) 603-1524

  • Removal Defense Committee
    This committee focuses on forms of relief that arise when a noncitizen is in removal proceedings; detention issues (Know Your Rights, release under bond, orders of supervision, credible fear interviews); and immigration consequences of crimes and post-conviction relief.

    Contact Information

    Christine A. Rodriguez

    Ropes & Gray LLP

    (617) 235-4743

    June Beack

    Neighborhood Legal Services

    (781) 599-7730

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