Greetings!
Please join us at the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission meeting on October 11 and at the Annual Adams Pro Bono Publico Awards on October 26. In addition, we share information about a recent Commission report.
Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission Meeting, October 11 from 2:30-4
We look forward to seeing you at the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission meeting on October 11 from 2:30-4:00 at the John Adams Courthouse, 1 Pemberton Square, Boston MA, Conference Suite on the 2nd Floor. We are pleased to meet in person once again to discuss Commission priorities, activities, and reports. Masks encouraged.
Annual Adams Pro Bono Publico Awards, October 26 from 4-5:30
On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, Supreme Judicial Court Associate Justice Elspeth Cypher will present awards to two attorneys and two law students selected by the Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services, in recognition of their exceptional dedication to providing volunteer services for persons who cannot afford an attorney for their essential legal needs. The Committee will also recognize the achievements of attorneys, law students, and legal organizations who qualified for the Supreme Judicial Court Pro Bono Honor Roll. You can attend in-person at the John Adams Courthouse, Supreme Judicial Court Seven Justice Courtroom, or watch online. More information, including how to watch online and the awardees, can be found here.
Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission Releases: “Creating a More Equitable System: Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic.”
The Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission is pleased to share its Report: “Creating a More Equitable System: Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” This Report compiles feedback from a range of access to justice stakeholders, and reflects on lessons learned during the pandemic and opportunities to take advantage of adaptations and innovations to improve access to justice for all court users.
We look forward to seeing you soon.