Boston Bar Association
About
The Boston Bar Association is Boston’s largest legal network and describes itself as the Commonwealth’s premier legal association. It counts more than 15,000 members and 140 institutional partners, including law firms, corporations, government agencies, legal aid groups and law schools. The BBA works to advance the highest standards of excellence in the profession, facilitate access to justice, foster a diverse and inclusive legal community, and serve the wider community.
For members, the association offers a professional home across a legal career, hosting more than 400 programs in all areas of substantive practice, planned by volunteer experts. It provides pro bono training and opportunities, such as its Landlord Lawyer for a Day program, and partners with seven affinity bar associations to welcome diverse law students and new lawyers. The BBA also works with legislators on improving the law and advocates for civil rights and for adequate funding of civil legal aid and the courts.
What to Know
- The BBA is governed by a 34-member council of legal leaders.
- The Boston Bar Foundation awards grants each year to Boston-area legal services groups.
- For more than 16 years, its Beacon Awards have honored leaders in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
- Programs cover current topics such as the use of AI in litigation.
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