Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association (MBLA): Since 1973, this organization has been a viable presence and network in the community for attorneys of color. MBLA sponsors forums on current topics, provides career developing and advancement training for its members, and offers mentorship programs for local law students.
Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts (AALAM): This organization is dedicated to promoting and enhancing the Asian American legal profession. Its programs relate to topics like professional development, current issues and student mentorship. AALAM also offers an annual scholarship award.
Massachusetts Lesbian & Gay Bar Association (MLGBA): MLGBA encourages the appointment of members in the LGBT community to the judiciary; provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and information through seminars and workshops; and address issues and introduces reforms involving discrimination based on sexual orientation, identity, or expression. Additionally, the organization has a mentorship program for law students and newly admitted attorneys.
Massachusetts Association of Hispanic Attorneys (MAHA): This organization is an affiliate member of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA). From the California La Raza Lawyers Association in the West to the Puerto Rican Bar Association in the East, and everywhere in between, the HNBA has partnered with bar organizations which represent Latinos.
South Asian Bar Association Greater Boston (SABA): SABA provides a forum for professional networking, development, education, advocacy and community involvement. The organization serves as a voice for the South Asian legal community as well as the South Asian community at large.
The Boston Lawyer’s Group (BLG): This organization seeks to promote diversity within Boston’s legal community. As a consortium of prominent law firms, corporate legal departments and government agencies, it sponsors forums, educational programs, job fairs and mentorship programs aimed at increasing diverse legal talent in Boston.