Massachusetts Bar Association

The Massachusetts Bar Associated hosted a kickoff session for the 2025-26 Leadership Academy class on Tuesday, Nov. 4, with both a panel and group discussions focused on the topic of public speaking. Read more about this year's Leadership Academy class here: www.massbar.org/publications...

The Massachusetts Bar Association is proud to present the Annual State of the Judiciary Address on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 4 p.m., broadcast live from the courtroom of the Supreme Judicial Court at the John Adams Courthouse. Learn more about this year's program here: www.massbar.org/publications...

Read this week's MassBar Lawyers eJournal, our weekly newsletter, with information about upcoming events, members in the news and more. Check out the latest articles and announcements from the MBA here: www.massbar.org/publications...

This panel will discuss the applicable legal framework and best practices with respect to ICE workplace raids, I-9s and other important considerations. www.massbar.org/publications...

Due to a recent electrical fire at the Sheraton Framingham, the 13th Annual Probate Law Conference has been rescheduled from Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, to Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at the Sheraton Framingham (same location). www.massbar.org/ProbateLaw

Join the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division and Civil Litigation Section on Monday, Nov. 10, from 6-7 p.m., for a virtual program with the Salem Witch Museum focused on the legal and historical background of the Salem Witch Trials. www.massbar.org/SalemWitchTour

Join fellow MBA members at the 13th annual MBA Holiday Party: Casino Royale on Dec. 10, from 5:30-8 p.m., at the MBA in Boston. Don’t miss out on an evening full of networking, games and awesome prizes! Learn more and register here: www.massbar.org/CasinoRoyale

15 Volunteer judges needed for 2026 Mock Trial program! The Preliminary rounds will begin in the week of Jan. 12, 2026, and will continue into March. If you are interested in judging this year, or you know of any fellow attorneys who are interested, please click here: www.massbar.org/publications...

On Thursday, Nov. 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., join the Massachusetts Bar Association for an in-person program, "DEI Efforts Under Siege (Part 3): From Executive Orders to Community Action." Read more and register at the link on our events calendar. www.massbar.org/publications...

Attorney and schoolteacher James Rosseel helped launch a lot of legal careers during his time as the original and longtime coordinator of the Judicial Youth Corps (JYC) program in Worcester. Read more about his time with JYC here: www.massbar.org/publications...

Through the Massachusetts Bar Association’s partnership with Decisis®, members now have access to a new AI Legal Resource Page and a reduced rate on legal AI. www.massbar.org/publications...

Read this week's MassBar Lawyers eJournal, our weekly newsletter, with information about upcoming events, members in the news and more. Check out the latest edition here: www.massbar.org/publications...

The Massachusetts Bar Association's 2025-26 year began on Sept. 1, and membership renewal notices were mailed in July. Stay connected to our community and renew your membership before you lose access to benefits on Thursday, Oct. 30. Renew or join today at the on our webpage: www.massbar.org

Join us for the MBA’s Taxation Law Section Council’s Tax Talk Tuesdays luncheon series, where tax law attorneys gather to discuss the latest trends, developments and insights in the world of taxation. Read more and register here: www.MassBar.org/TaxLawSeries

Join the upcoming featured CLE: Navigating the Intersection of Criminal and Immigration Law. Now more than ever, clear guidance on how to traverse these unprecedented times is necessary. Learn more and register here: www.massbar.org/publications...

Join fellow MBA members at the 13th annual MBA Holiday Party: Casino Royale on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the MBA. Don’t miss out on an evening full of networking, games and awesome prizes! Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided. Learn more and register here: www.massbar.org/CasinoRoyale

Join the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division and Civil Litigation Section on Monday, Nov. 10, from 6-7 p.m., for a virtual program with the Salem Witch Museum focused on the legal and historical background of the Salem Witch Trials. www.massbar.org/SalemWitchTour

On Thursday, Nov. 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., join the Massachusetts Bar Association for an in-person program, "DEI Efforts Under Siege (Part 3): From Executive Orders to Community Action." Read more and register at the link on our events calendar.

Volunteer judges needed for 2026 Mock Trial program! The Preliminary rounds will begin in the week of Jan. 12, 2026, and will continue into March. If you are interested in judging this year, or you know of any fellow attorneys who are interested, please click here: www.massbar.org/publications...

Hosted by Jordan Rich, this episode of the MassBar Beat podcast looks at Children and Family Law Appeals and how attorneys from the Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services. www.massbar.org/publications...

Read this week's MassBar Lawyers eJournal, our weekly newsletter, with information about upcoming events, members in the news and more. Check out the latest edition here: www.massbar.org/publications...

The Massachusetts Bar Association's 2025-26 year began on Sept. 1, and membership renewal notices were mailed in July. Stay connected to our community and renew your membership before you lose access to benefits on Thursday, Oct. 30. www.massbar.org/publications...

Join the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division and Civil Litigation Section on Monday, Nov. 10, from 6-7 p.m., for a virtual program with the Salem Witch Museum focused on the legal and historical background of the Salem Witch Trials. www.massbar.org/SalemWitchTour

On Thursday, Nov. 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., join the Massachusetts Bar Association for an in-person program, "DEI Efforts Under Siege (Part 3): From Executive Orders to Community Action." Read more and register at the link on our events calendar.

Exciting News for Massachusetts Bar Members! 🎉
All MBA members now have free access to Smokeball Bill, legal-specific trust accounting and billing software that helps firms save time and stay organized.
Sign up for your free subscription now: bit.ly/mabarbill-la...

Last Chance: Join the MBA for its Western Massachusetts Welcome Back Reception on Thursday, Oct. 23 at Western New England University in Springfield. Learn more and register by today, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m., to reserve your spot. www.Massbar.org/WMassWelcomeBack

Massachusetts Law Review is seeking submissions of articles for the publication. www.massbar.org/publications...

MBA Family Law Section releases five new On Demand programs. These programs are available to view now via MBA On Demand, which is FREE with your MBA membership. Read more and check out the programs here: www.massbar.org/familylawseries

Read this week's MassBar Lawyers eJournal, our weekly newsletter, with information about upcoming events, members in the news and more. Check out the latest edition here: www.massbar.org/publications...

Join us for the MBA’s Taxation Law Section Council’s Tax Talk Tuesdays luncheon series. Next in the series on Nov. 4th is Strategic Compensation Planning for Businesses. www.MassBar.org/TaxLawSeries