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.
BBA Annual Meeting: Spirit of the Bar
Thursday, September 24, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fairmont Copley Plaza
138 St James Avenue, Boston, MA
An unforgettable evening celebrating the people and values that define Boston’s legal community: service, leadership, inclusion, and community. This year’s event will feature the presentation of the Haskell Cohn Award to former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer in recognition of his distinguished career and lasting contributions to the law.
Beacon Award
Thursday, November 5, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Studio B at Big Night Live
110 Causeway Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02114
For more than 16 years, the Beacon Awards have recognized groundbreaking leaders who have forged bold paths in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We look forward to honoring this year’s outstanding award recipient and celebrating the lasting impact of their leadership and commitment to advancing the profession.
John & Abigail Adams Benefit
The signature fundraising event of the Boston Bar Foundation returns on January 30, 2027, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM, at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. 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.
The Haskell Cohn Distinguished Judicial Service Award
The Haskell Cohn Award is presented annually to a member of the Massachusetts judiciary, or a resident of Massachusetts who was a member of the Federal judiciary, and has distinguished themselves in a manner that calls for special recognition. Formerly presented at a standalone event, the Award will now be given during Spirit of the Bar on September 24, 2026. The BBA is proud to honor former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer as this year’s recipient.
Game Changers: Celebrating Living Legacies of Women in the Law
An inspiring evening that brought together powerhouse women attorneys from across generations and legal sectors.
Law Day @ Fenway Park
A reimagined tradition returned! Guests joined us for the all-new Law Day—an unforgettable evening of connection and celebration at Fenway Park, designed for summer associates, mentors, and lawyers at all stages of their careers.
