August 2025

Dear Commissioners and Friends of the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission, I hope you are all enjoying a restful, rejuvenating summer. It’s hard to believe it’s already the middle of August —before long, we’ll be kicking off a new Commission year! Planning for...

June 2025

Dear Commissioners and friends of the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission: Apologies for getting this newsletter out a bit late this month – there’s been lots going on and I am excited to tell you all about it! Leadership Transition It is with mixed...

May 2025

Dear Commissioners and friends of the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission:   Happy May Day! According to Wikipedia, May Day is a European festival of ancient origins marking the beginning of summer, usually associated with spring traditions like maypoles and...

April 2025

Dear Commissioners and friends of the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission, Spring has allegedly arrived in New England—which means it’s time for a thrilling game of “Will It Snow or Will I Need Sunscreen?” While we dodge surprise snow squalls and rejoice over...

February 2025

Dear Commissioners and friends of the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission, Our newsletter this month is full lots of exciting information and developments so make sure to read all the way through! Updated Lawyer For The Day Info on Massachusetts Trial Court...

December 2024

Dear Commissioners and friends of the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission, I hope you are all enjoying the holiday season!   I write first to introduce myself. My name is Deb Silva and I am the new Director of the MA Access to Justice Commission. I began in...