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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Kicking off #ProBonoMonth with a proclamation from Gov. Maura Healey! As access to justice faces challenges, lawyers' commitment to service matters more than ever. Join us in making a difference this October! lnkd.in/eCuMWkEA #BostonBar #Law #AccessToJustice

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Justice shouldn’t depend on your income. Volunteer Lawyers Project is expanding access to justice in MA, one case at a time. Lawyers! Take a pro bono case! Volunteer at a Clinic! Join a training (next: 10/16 eviction defense)! Learn more here: bostonbar.org/news/volunte... #ProBono #BostonLaw

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Mabel Center for Immigrant Justice @mabelcenter.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

We are deeply grateful to the Boston Bar Foundation for its timely support and partnership! We look forward to working together in the upcoming year as we improve access to justice for vulnerable immigrants in our community.

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

We’ve streamlined membership to better meet you where you are. Whether you’re building your own practice, deepening your expertise, or looking to lead, there’s a BBA membership that fits your goals. Learn more >> bostonbar.org/join-now

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

To learn more about these grants, and for a full list of our 2025-26 granteres, read more below: bostonbar.org/news/bbf-gra...

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

The organizations receiving BBF grants serve the needs of Greater Boston’s most vulnerable communities—including domestic violence survivors, immigrants, incarcerated individuals, low-income workers, veterans, children, and families in crisis.

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

“These grants are more than just funding—they’re a statement of our values as a legal community,” said BBF President Megan Gates. “We’re proud to support organizations doing life-changing work, helping people who might otherwise fall through the cracks of the justice system.”

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

These totals mark an increase in both total funding and the number of recipient organizations compared to last year.

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

The Boston Bar Foundation (BBF), which serves as the charitable arm of the Boston Bar Association, announced today that it will award $2 million in legal services grants for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to 53 local organizations in the Greater Boston area.

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

As a reminder, the BBA is closed today for July 4th. We hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday weekend!

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

For her leadership during a critical moment and her commitment to a legal system that is just, fair, and rooted in compassion and empathy, the Boston Bar Association is proud to recognize Chief Justice Kimberly Budd with the Haskell Cohn Distinguished Judicial Service Award.

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Throughout her tenure, she has worked to demystify the judicial appointment process. With humility and thoughtfulness, she has used her own story to make members of the bar feel welcomed and supported, reinforcing her belief that the legal system must consider people in their full contexts.

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Budd has served as the 38th Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court since December 1, 2020, guiding the Court through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the appointment of two new justices, all while confronting escalating threats to the judiciary’s legitimacy and judges’ security.

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Tonight, the BBA honors Kimberly Budd, Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, with the Haskell Cohn Award.

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

The BBA is closed today in celebration of Juneteenth, which commemorates the day Union troops rode into Galveston Bay, TX and announced that the more than 250k enslaved Black people in their state were free, celebrating the effective end of slavery in the United States.

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Are you a solo or small firm practitioner? Do you like pizza? Join us for a casual pizza lunch at the BBA today from 12-1pm. Our discussion, led by Barbara Bowe of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, will center on wellbeing while running your own firm. bostonbar.my.site.com/LightningMem...

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

That concludes tonight’s speaking program. Thanks for following along—and Go Sox!

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

“We must never forget the needs of the most vulnerable members of our society,” says A2J Commission co-chair Marijane Benner Browne

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

And now President McTygue welcomes the A2J Commission to the stage as we recognize their 20 years of vital support for pro bono legal services in MA. You can read more about the A2J Commission here: bostonbar.org/news/bba-hon...

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

…It ensures that justice is not wielded as a weapon of the powerful, but as a shield for all. It promises that outcomes are determined by principle, not privilege; that due process triumphs over arbitrary judgment; and that every person, regardless of status or wealth, stands equal before the law.”

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

President McTygue: “No matter where we celebrate it, Law Day is about just that – the rule of law, and its necessity in a functioning society. The rule of law is not abstract. It is the backbone of civil society, the safeguard of liberty, and the guiding force in the pursuit of fairness and equity…

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

President McTygue notes tonight’s event raised more than $160,000 to support the BBA and our community.

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

The speaking portion of tonight’s Law Day event will begin soon! We’ll hear from BBA President Matt McTygue and tonight’s honoree, the Access to Justice Commission. Follow live for updates and clips.

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

This room will soon fill up with more than 400 members of our legal community. And it’s hard to beat that view!

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Have you heard? Tonight, we're hosting #LawDayLive, the must-attend event of the summer for Boston's legal community, at the iconic Fenway Park. We'll be live-posting starting around 5:30 pm, so be sure to keep an eye out if you aren't able to attend in-person. To those who are -- see you soon!

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Great to have our Summer 2025 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Fellowship class at 16 Beacon St. tonight to meet and greet with our DEIB Section! You can learn more about our Summer Fellowship Program here: bostonbar.org/diversity-eq...

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MassLegalHelp @masslegalhelp.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Do you speak Haitian Creole, Portuguese, or Spanish? Get information about your legal rights in Massachusetts! Visit MassLegalHelp today: www.masslegalhelp.org/immigration/... www.masslegalhelp.org/domestic-abu... Translations made possible with the support of the BBF @bostonbar.bsky.social.

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

We are proud to have bestowed upon him both the Haskell Cohn Award for Distinguished Judicial Service in 1991 and, in 1997, a Citation of Judicial Excellence. We extend our condolences to his family and his many former colleagues.

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

After working for Palmer & Dodge and as counsel to town governments, he spent 27 years on the state's highest court, serving as Chief Justice from 1996 until his retirement from the bench in 1999, after which he taught at Boston College Law School.

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Lawyers Clearinghouse @lcprobono.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Last chance! We still have a couple open spots for the 6/12 Governance & Operations Check-In. This is a great opportunity for #nonprofits to review their operations with assistance from volunteers from @bostonbar.bsky.social's Tax-Exempt Orgs Section. Details: bit.ly/jun12checkin

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The rest of the text says: “Assess your governance and operations at a virtual Check-In on June 12! Good Governance and Nonprofit Operations in Challenging Times June 12, 12-2 PM, Zoom
Learn more about our nonprofit programs: lawyersclearinghouse.org/nonprofit-programs”

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Think you know it all? Prove it! Join us for a lively Trivia Night, where your knowledge could lead you to victory. Whether you're a trivia pro or just in it for the fun, this is the perfect chance to compete, connect, & unwind with fellow BBA Members. bostonbar.my.site.com/LightningMem...

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Annual Awards Ceremony is coming up on Wednesday, 5/28! The event honors the exceptional advocacy, dedication, and service of individuals across our public defense community. Register now! www.eventbrite.com/e/cpcs-2025-...

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CPCS 2025 Annual Awards Ceremony

Join us to honor staff and private counsel dedicating their careers to fighting injustice and championing zealous legal representation.

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

A quiet and humble intellectual who spoke mostly through his written opinions, Justice Souter was born in Massachusetts and had ancestors on the Mayflower. We thank him for his service and convey our condolences to his family, friends, and former colleagues.

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Justice Souter graduated from Harvard College and Harvard Law School and was appointed as the 105th Justice by President George H.W. Bush after serving as New Hampshire Attorney General and then sitting for 12 years in New Hampshire state courts, the last seven on its Supreme Court.

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

The BBA mourns the loss of retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a NH native who served on the high court for 19 years before retiring to his beloved home state in 2009. He continued thereafter to hear cases on the First Circuit, where he had served very briefly prior to his elevation.

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Michael Avitzur @mikeavitzurbba.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Last year, @bostonbar.bsky.social welcomed a unanimous Supreme Court ruling that tossed an earlier iteration of the case: bit.ly/4jFmbrR This was based on our Statement of Principles Concerning Reproductive Rights: bit.ly/4aGoC8w Read the filing: bit.ly/43rrPar 2/

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BBA Welcomes Supreme Court Dismissal of Mifepristone Challenge for Lack of Standing - Boston Bar Association

We are glad that today's unanimous ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court means that safe and effective reproductive-health medications will remain available,

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Michael Avitzur @mikeavitzurbba.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Back with more Good News, Bad News... Good News!: ICYMI, the DOJ urged a federal court to dismiss a suit challenging FDA approval of mifepristone, on the basis of venue, standing, and more. bit.ly/3GKbi9J 1/

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Trump administration asks judge to toss suit restricting access to abortion medication

President Donald Trump's administration has asked a judge to toss out a lawsuit from three Republican-led states seeking to cut off telehealth access to the abortion medication mifepristone.

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Thinking of stepping into a leadership role at a nonprofit? Join us at 5:30 at the BBA to learn more about how to prepare for your journey into a nonprofit leadership role, including a discussion on what skills can be developed now in your legal services work. bostonbar.my.site.com/LightningMem...

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Michael Avitzur @mikeavitzurbba.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

More resources... On-line tool: bit.ly/44oPv1a How to file: bit.ly/4iYQoRO FAQ’s: bit.ly/4m3jx0J Fact sheet: bit.ly/3Z1627Q 4/x

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Petition to Seal Eviction

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Michael Avitzur @mikeavitzurbba.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

“This online tool is designed to make it easier for individuals to file a petition to seal an eviction and to complete the filing with greater accuracy,” said Trial Court Chief Justice Heidi Brieger and Trial Court Administrator Thomas Ambrosino. 3/

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Michael Avitzur @mikeavitzurbba.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

The step-by-step resource is the culmination of a collaboration between the Trial Court and Suffolk University Law School’s Legal Innovation & Technology Lab (LIT Lab) in response to the enactment of a new eviction sealing law, G.L. c. 239, § 16, taking effect today. 2/

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Michael Avitzur @mikeavitzurbba.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Today the Trial Court launched an on-line tool for tenants to petition to seal an eviction case—once the appeal period ends, if there’s a favorable disposition or the case was dismissed, or for a no-fault eviction, or 4 years after the end of a non-payment case or 7 years after a fault eviction. 1/

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Michael Avitzur @mikeavitzurbba.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

More: bit.ly/4d85NOe @bostonbar.bsky.social had joined 15 other bars on an amicus brief urging this result. bit.ly/430wdfZ We await final rulings in three similar cases, in which the BBA has also joined similar briefs—and temporary injunctions have already been issued. 2/

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Judge Strikes Down Trump Order Targeting Law Firm Perkins Coie

The ruling declares the president’s action unconstitutional, a decision likely to serve as a model for judges in cases brought by other law firms.

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Michael Avitzur @mikeavitzurbba.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Today's Good News, Bad News... Good News!: Federal judge permanently blocks an executive order targeting Perkins Coie, finding the EO unconstitutional and saying it presented an "unprecedented attack" on foundational principles ensuring lawyers crucial independence from any group wielding power. 1/

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Boston Bar Association @bostonbar.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Great turnout at today's National Law Day of Action! Thank you to Matt McTygue for representing the BBA and to all who attended to reaffirm their oaths and remind our community of the importance of the rule of law. You can read President McTygue's remarks here: bostonbar.org/news/bba-pre...

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