Middlesex Committee Lunch -- Please RSVP for our new location!

[Rebecca Neale]

We are continuing to move around the county for our lunches. Tomorrow's lunch is in Chelmsford. If you haven't already RSVPed, please do so!

Middlesex County Committee Luncheon

TOMORROW, October 10 12PM - 1PM at Feng Shui, 285 Chelmsford St., Chelmsford, MA 01824 Join the Middlesex County Committee for our monthly meeting at a NEW LOCATION!

RSVP HERE!

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Wednesday October 22 | 6:00PM | Boston Marriott Copley Place This year, we are thrilled to honor the following Lelia J. Robinson Recipients and Emerging Women Leaders in the Law Honorees:

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Committee Lunches, Events, and Meetings

Middlesex County Committee Luncheon TOMORROW, October 10 12PM - 1PM at Feng Shui, 285 Chelmsford St., Chelmsford, MA 01824 Join the Middlesex County Committee for our monthly meeting at a NEW LOCATION! RSVP HERE!

Greater Boston Committee Luncheon NEXT FRIDAY, October 17 12PM - 1PM at Not Your Average Joe's, 70 University Ave, Westwood, MA 02090 Join the Greater Boston Committee for their in-person luncheon! RSVP HERE!

How to Plan Your Calendar for a Wildly Successful Law Firm Thursday, October 23 12PM - 1PM on Zoom With Guest Speaker: Nermin Jasani, Owner of Wildly Successful Law Firm Ever wished for more hours in the day?  Between court, clients, and management time often feels like a fleeting commodity. Make decisions from a position of strength not fear. Learn the basics of a monthly review of your calendar to optimize your business so that you run your law firm and the law firm does not run you. This review helps lawyers step out of the fire hose and actually see what is working in their practice, what isn’t and what adjustments to make – before burnout takes over.  Ms. Jasani will go over some of the key concepts of what needs to be considered for business planning, so attendees walk away with something tangible that they can use right away. RSVP HERE!

PROTECTED AT WORK TASK FORCE

Want to play a large role in getting important legislation without doing much work?  If your state representative is House Speaker Ron Mariano (Holbrook, Precincts 3 & 4; Quincy, Wards 2, 4, and 5 and Precinct 1A; Weymouth, , Precincts 1A, 5, 6, 9, 12 and 16), we need you.  Specifically, the Legislative Policy Committee and the Protected at Work Task Force would like to speak with any and all WBA members who reside in Speaker Mariano’s district who are willing to send a letter to Speaker Mariano in support WBA’s priority legislation, An Act Relative to Employment Protections for Victims of Abusive Behavior S.1294/H.2143.  We will provide you with a draft letter and any background information you need.  If you are willing to do this small but critically impactful task, please contact Taylor Lavallee.

Women's Leadership Summit

October 15 | 8AM - 12PM | MCLE Conference Center, 10 Winter Place, Boston, MA Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's Women’s Leadership Summit is designed to inspire and connect women across the legal profession. Focused on elevating female leadership in law, the summit brings together accomplished attorneys and rising legal stars to explore strategies for career advancement, leadership development, and systemic change. WBA MEMBERS USE CODE WLSFREE2025 TO ATTEND SOME OR ALL PRESENTATIONS AT NO CHARGE! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE!

National Association of Women Judges Annual Conference

October 23-25 | Hilton Boston Park Plaza, 50 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116 The WBA is proud to partner with the NAWJ for their 2025 Annual Conference! Join fellow trailblazers of the law and judiciary in historic Boston for an unforgettable NAWJ Annual Conference! From groundbreaking education sessions to powerful networking opportunities, this year’s event promises to inspire, connect, and empower. Check out the Full Schedule, which includes: A Candid Conversation on Justice and Well-being featuring Judge Esther Salas and Dr. Judith G. Edersheim, JD, MD A Passion for Justice Guided by Reason with Professor Anita Hill Judging in the Spotlight: Managing High-Profile Cases AI in the Courts: From Ethics to Self-Represented Litigants Safeguarding Judicial Independence in a Changing World Restorative Justice Innovations SCOTUS: Year in Review with Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and Professor Procaccini And many more timely and thought-provoking topics! WBA MEMBERS USE CODE NAWJ10 FOR 10% OFF! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE!

KUDOS!

Congratulations to WBA Member and Conn Kavanaugh Managing Partner Erin Higgins for being named a Go-To Lawyer for Professional Malpractice Defense by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly! READ MORE HERE!

Congratulations to WBA Firm Member Nutter for being named a Best Women-Led Firm by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly! READ MORE HERE!

Congratulations to WBA Firm Member Morgan, Brown & Joy for being named a Best Women-Led Firm by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly! READ MORE HERE!

Congratulations to WBA Firm Member Seyfarth Shaw for being recognized in BTI Consulting’s 2026 Litigation Outlook for multiple litigation honors! READ MORE HERE!

Apply Today to Be a Judge!

The following judicial vacancies are open for applications: Associate Justice of the Boston Municipal Court – One Vacancy   Application Deadline: October 10, 2025  Clerk Magistrate, Southern Berkshire District Court     Application Deadline: October 7, 2025  Associate Justice of the Probate & Family Court – Two Vacancies    Application Deadline: October 21, 2025   LEARN MORE HERE For decades, the WBA has been coaching women through the judicial application process. The WBA's Judicial Pipeline Committee (JPC) offers invaluable, confidential guidance to WBA members considering applying to the bench, and also offers guidance through every aspect of the judicial application process, including reviewing applications and assisting with interview preparation. The JPC also provides confidential advice from the outset of contemplating a judgeship. Thinking about becoming a judge? For confidential guidance contact co-chairs Michelle Peirce at mpe...@hinckleyallen.com, Marianne LeBlanc at mleb...@sugarman.com or Stefanie Balandis at sbal...@nla-ma.org. APPLY NOW

EMPLOYMENT & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Supervising Attorney - Immigration Impact Unit Committee for Public Counsel Services   Staff Attorney - Immigration Impact Unit Committee for Public Counsel Services   Staff Attorney Project Citizenship   Senior Staff Attorney Massachusetts Immigration & Refugee Advocacy Coalition   Legal Summer Intern (JD Candidate) MFS Investment Management   Compliance Intern MFS Investment Management   Counsel - Broker-Dealer Regulatory MFS Investment Management   Counsel - Advisers Act Regulatory MFS Investment Management   Assistant Attorney General - Government Bureau, Trial Division (Boston Office) Massachusetts Attorney General's Office   Managing Attorney - Criminal Bureau, White Collar & Public Integrity Division Massachusetts Attorney General's Office   Assistant District Attorney Northwestern District Attorney's Office   Staff Attorney: Crimmigration (Springfield) Central West Justice Center   General Counsel Longwood Collective   Division Chief - Enterprise & Major Crimes Division, Criminal Bureau Massachusetts Attorney General's Office   Stephanie Lovells Honors Fellowship Program 2026 Massachusetts Attorney General's Office   Shareholder Litigation Position Heisler, Feldman & Ordorica, PC   Assistant Attorney General - Health Care & Fair Competition Bureau, False Claims Division Massachusetts Attorney General's Office   Assistant Attorney General - Public Protection & Advocacy Bureau, Consumer Protection Division Massachusetts Attorney General's Office   Clinical Fellow - Center for Housing Justice and Policy Suffolk University Law School   Law Clerk - Land Court Massachusetts Trial Court   Assistant Attorney General - Government Bureau, Constitutional & Administrative Law Division Massachusetts Attorney General's Office   Division Chief - Energy & Ratepayer Advocacy Division, Energy & Environment Bureau Massachusetts Attorney General's Office   Assistant Corporation Counsel II City of Boston Law Department   Assistant Attorney General - Executive Bureau, Office of State Trial Counsel Massachusetts Attorney General's Office   Assistant Attorney General - Energy & Ratepayer Advocacy Division, Energy & Environment Bureau Massachusetts Attorney General's Office   General Counsel Massachusetts Office on Disability   Assistant Attorney General - Public Protection & Advocacy Bureau, Civil Rights Division Massachusetts Attorney General's Office

BEYOND THE WBA

Funny Women...Serious Business A Luncheon to Benefit Rosie's Place Thursday, November 6 12PM - 2PM at Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, BCEC Ballroom Featuring Speaker Rachel Louise Snyder, award-winning investigative journalist and author of the acclaimed memoir Women We Buried, Women We Burned.  LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE!

2025 - 2026 Public Defender Division Trial Attorney - Statewide Positions The Public Defender Division of CPCS is seeking Trial Attorneys to provide criminal defense representation in various offices throughout the Commonwealth. The Public Defender Division provides legal representation and advocacy to indigent clients who are charged with criminal offenses in both the District and Superior Courts. The Public Defender Division will be hiring attorneys throughout 2025 and 2026 for immediate start dates as well as future dates, including September 2026. LEARN MORE HERE! 2025 National Association of Women Lawyers Survey NAWL Research invites attorneys to share their voices in the 2025 Survey—an initiative aimed at capturing timely, firsthand insights into the evolving landscape of the legal profession. Your input is anonymous, confidential, and reported only in aggregate. The survey takes just 10 minutes to complete, with opportunities to share more detailed feedback through optional open-ended questions. The survey will remain open through October 2025, and findings will be published in a comprehensive report in early 2026. LEARN MORE AND TAKE THE SURVEY HERE! Massachusetts Women's Hall of Fame The MWHOF Selection Committee is seeking nominees from historians, scholars and the general public to the Massachusetts Women’s Hall of Fame who have contributed monumentally and benefited Massachusetts, the country and/or the world, and, by so-doing, advanced the role of women in society. NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH! LEARN MORE HERE! Bar Advocacy Programs Are you a lawyer interested in getting involved in nonprofits in your area? Then look at the full list of CPCS Bar Advocate Programs HERE.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Refresh Your Tech This Fall. The Clock is Ticking. With Windows 10 support ending soon, now is the time to upgrade your devices and stay protected. Lenovo’s Semi-Annual Sale is your chance to score big savings on the best-selling laptops, desktops, and accessories powered by Windows 11. From ThinkPad reliability to Legion performance and Yoga flexibility, find your perfect fit for the future of computing. Don't wait until it’s too late — secure your upgrade while supplies last. Shop Now: www.lenovo.com/us/en/lsp Offer valid 10/06/25 - 10/19/25 Unlock special offers by sending WBALENOVO to 833-344-0228 today! For assistance with purchases, call: 1-800-426-7235 (M-F: 9am-9pm ET, Sat: 9am-6pm ET) Be sure to check the website often – special offers change frequently.

Lawyer Well-Being

The Science of Hope: A Legal Professional's Advantage Wednesday, October 22 4PM - 5:15PM on Zoom Participants will explore the science of hope, its impact on lawyer wellbeing, and practical strategies for applying it to casework, client interactions, and career development. Through case studies and hands-on exercises, attendees will learn how to cultivate agency and pathways thinking to reduce burnout, strengthen client relationships, and achieve meaningful results—even under pressure. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE! Support and Accountability Group for Federal Attorneys An 8-session group designed to provide peer support, guidance for navigating a career transition, and tools for managing stress during this process. The group meets every other Tuesday at 2pm. The group will offer: Accountability towards your goals Practical, actionable strategies A supportive community LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE! Weekly Online Addiction Recovery Peer Support Meeting for Women Only! LCL's Addiction Recovery Peer Support Group Meetings are exclusively for women who are lawyers, judges, and law students in or seeking recovery from unhealthy substances and coping behaviors - and is always confidential. LEARN MORE HERE LCL MA provides FREE & confidential practice management, well-being, and recovery services to Massachusetts lawyers, law students, and judges.

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