Greetings:

We look forward to seeing you at our final Commission meeting of the year, held on May 26 at 2 p.m. via Zoom. In addition to meeting information, I share good news about our commissioners.

Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission Meeting: Thursday, May 26 from 2-3:30

Please join us at the next Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission Meeting on May 26, 2022, from 2-3:30 via Zoom. RSVP here and a Zoom link will be sent in advance of the meeting. We look forward to a discussion about the impact of the pandemic on pro bono, both in Massachusetts and nationally.

Commissioner Adrian Angus to Receive the Massachusetts Bar Association Access to Justice Defender Award

Congratulations to Commissioner Adrian Angus. Adrian Angus, Public Defender with the Committee for Public Counsel Services in Worcester, will receive the Massachusetts Bar Association Access to Justice Defender Award. The Access to Justice Awards celebration is on Wednesday, June 15 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Sheraton Framingham.

La Colaborativa to Receive the Empowerment Award, Boston Bar Association Beacon Awards

Congratulations to La Colaborativa, whose Executive Director is Commissioner Gladys Vega. La Colaborativa will receive the Empowerment Award at the Boston Bar Association Beacon Awards, held on Thursday, June 16 from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Artists for Humanity Epicenter.

We look forward to seeing you next week.

Best,
Carolyn