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January 30, 2025

Photos from the 2025 Beacon Awards

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The Boston Bar Association reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at the 15th Annual Beacon Awards last week, honoring Jacquelynne J. BowmanMFS, and Leadership Brainery Co-Founders Derrick Young Jr., and Jonathan Allen at the Artists for Humanity Epicenter and recognizing their outstanding leadership in driving meaningful change in the legal profession and our community.

Lawyers and business leaders gathered to celebrate the honorees and support the BBA’s ongoing DEIB initiatives—initiatives that remain as critical as ever. As BBA President Matt McTygue noted in his remarks, “In the face of increasing challenges to the work we do, the people in this room tonight continue to do what’s right, and what is necessary, to enact change, serve as champions in our industries, and empower the next generation to succeed.”

Through its support of Affinity Bar Associations and unique opportunities like the DEIB Fellowship Program and annual Career Fairs, the BBA remains steadfast in its work to advance equity in the legal profession and beyond. Thank you to our generous sponsors and individual donors for making this event—and this work—possible.