Annual Events
Our major annual events provide opportunities for members to come together to celebrate our community and our work and to honor people and organizations that are inspiring change in our profession and our city. We invite you to join us at one of our events where you will meet new people and renew old friendships.
Law Day Live @ Fenway Park
A reimagined tradition returns! Join us for the all-new Law Day Live—an unforgettable evening of connection and celebration at Fenway Park, designed for summer associates, mentors, and lawyers at all stages of their careers. Food, drinks, entertainment, and America’s favorite pastime included.
The Haskell Cohn Distinguished Judicial Service Award
On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 the BBA honored Chief Justice Mark V. Green of the Massachusetts Appeals Court with the Haskell Cohn Distinguished Judicial Service Award. Named for former BBA President (1969-71) Haskell Cohn, the Award is presented annually to a member of the Massachusetts judiciary, or a resident of Massachusetts who is a member of the Federal judiciary, who has distinguished him or herself in a manner that calls for special recognition.
Stay tuned for information on the 2025 Haskell Cohn Award Presentation.
Voices of the Bar
The BBA’s Annual Meeting, Voices of the Bar, is an evening dedicated to amplifying the remarkable achievements of attorneys in our community. The 2024 event took place on November 14th, and featured the presentations of the inaugural Mary K. Ryan Achievement in Pro Bono Awards, the John G. Brooks Legal Services Award, the Thurgood Marshall Award and the Distinguished Legislator Award.
Beacon Awards
The Beacon Awards recognize individuals, organizations and corporations that are forging innovative paths toward a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive profession and community. The evening combines networking with award presentations and opportunities to meet and share ideas with lawyers who are committed to making Boston a truly inclusive place in which to live and work.
John & Abigail Adams Benefit
The 2025 Adams Benefit took place on Saturday, April 5th at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. Attendees enjoyed magnificent art, live entertainment and music, special performances, and gourmet food and drinks. The signature fundraising event of the Boston Bar Foundation, the Adams Benefit is one of the largest events of the Boston legal community, welcoming more than 1,000 attendees annually to support the work of the BBF in our community.
Late Night at the Museum
Part of the Adams Benefit, Late Night at the Museum is an event that brings together law students and newer lawyers to meet, dine and dance and as they get to know each other and begin to lay the groundwork for successful careers in the law.
Game Changers: Celebrating Living Legacies of Women in the Law
Thank you for joining us on April 17 at the Aloft Hotel for the launch of Game Changers: Celebrating Living Legacies of Women in the Law—an inspiring evening that brings together powerhouse women attorneys from across generations and legal sectors.
