Celebrating 45 Years of Excellence
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 MBWALift Every Voice, Empower, Lead, Unite and Protect
Welcome 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.
November 9, 2025
Books & Brunch
The MBWA invites you to a Books & Brunch meetup to discuss The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table by Minda Harts.
Come share your thoughts, connect with fellow members, and enjoy meaningful conversation over brunch. This event is a great way to LEVEL UP and reflect on lessons from Minda Harts' book on navigating and thriving in professional spaces.
Bring your copy of the book The Memo and come ready for an engaging conversation!
