The Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys seek to ensure the equitable administration of justice, particularly as applied to women of color. The MBWA is similarly concerned with social policy and civil rights issues in the greater minority community.
About MBWAWelcome to Our Website
Thank you for visiting our website. We are a not-for-profit
professional bar association dedicated to addressing the
concerns of Black women attorneys, the Black community,
and the greater Boston community at large. These concerns
include racism and sexism in the legal profession, and equal
employment opportunities, among other challenges that
Black women attorneys face.
Our organization is committed to actively promoting the
advancement and recognition of attorneys, judges, law
professors and students within every facet of the legal
community and beyond. MBWA encourages community
engagement, supports attorney wellbeing, and offers
members a forum where attorneys gain the knowledge and
experience to advance their legal careers.
We invite you to subscribe to our email list or contact us at
info@massblackwomenattys.org to learn more about our
organization and upcoming events.
Featured Events & Highlights.
Balancing Your Interests: Managing Conflicts with Integrity and Transparency
March 19, 2024 | 6:30 p.m.
Join the Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys for an informative panel discussion about attorney ethics and misconduct, and the importance of upholding ethical standards in the legal profession.
Through our expert panelists, we will cover various topics such as the role of professional responsibility, the consequences for attorney misconduct, and strategies for promoting integrity and accountability within the legal community. The panelists will share their insights and valuable guidance on navigating ethical dilemmas and maintaining professional integrity.
Women's History Month:
The Living Legacy of Influential Leaders
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
In celebration of Women’s History Month, join the Boston Bar Association and the Women’s Bar Association in collaboration with affinity bar partners organizations for an inspiring evening with five top women leaders in law firms, government and in-house practice settings. Hear how their journeys unfolded, how they challenged norms, and what it takes to be a successful leader. Discover how to build connections and cultivate relationships. Panelists will provide insight on breaking glass ceilings, visionary leadership, and the art of influence.
The Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys (MBWA) is proud to announce that we will hold the Annual Ida B. Wells Awards Celebration
on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton Boston.
During our program, we will honor the achievements of exemplary Black women attorneys in the legal profession. Doreen M. Rachal, Partner at Sidley Austin LLP, and Nicole M. Bluefort, Founder, Law Offices of Nicole M. Bluefort,
will each receive the Ida B. Wells Award. We will also present Shanuah Beamon, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel & EVP at City Year with the Justice Geraldine S. Hines Public Service Award.