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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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Overview

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Section develops activities and programs to promote education, outreach, mentoring and networking for historically underrepresented attorneys and communities, as well as opportunities for allies to engage meaningfully to foster equity and inclusion.

The Beacon Awards

The BBA Beacon Awards recognize exceptional leadership on diversity strategies that will have a lasting impact on the Greater Boston legal profession.

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Summer Fellowship Program

The BBA’s DEIB Summer Fellowship Program provides opportunities for law students to gain valuable experience through paid summer internships in public interest settings.

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Affinity Bar Partnerships

We partner with seven local affinity bar associations to collaborate on programming and initiatives and provide them with meeting rooms and office space at 16 Beacon Street. 

Meet Our Partners
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Upcoming Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Events

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Wed Feb 25
Webinars

Legal Services & Pro Bono in Greater Boston: An Overview for New Lawyers

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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Thu Feb 26
Webinars

Finding Your Fit in the Law: A Panel on Legal Specialties

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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Section Leadership

Zane Fernandez

Zane Fernandez

Section Co-Chair Macmel
Anant Saraswat

Anant Saraswat

Section Co-Chair Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, PC
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