Welcome to the Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.
The Federal Bar Association has been dedicated to the practice of federal law and the advancement of the professionalism of the federal legal profession for over 80 years. The Massachusetts Chapter of the FBA is one of the most dynamic of the 84 local FBA chapters throughout the country. We have a proud history of promoting unmatched interaction between attorneys and the federal judiciary, offering programs that enhance high standards of professional competence and ethical practice, and keeping our members informed of developments in their fields of interest. If you are not already a member of the Mass. FBA, I hope that you join us!
This year, the Massachusetts Chapter builds on the successful, award winning programs that our members have developed in the past, and we look forward to growing our membership this year as we strengthen our bonds with our fellow federal practitioners, our sister chapters in our Circuit and beyond.
Many of our events are free to our members, including our Breakfasts with the Bench and Conferences with the Clerks, and I encourage you to click on our “Recent Events” for a quick snapshot of our activities.
We publish an award winning quarterly newsletter, which is distributed to all Massachusetts FBA members and which provides substantive analysis of current issues affecting federal practice. Members are encouraged to contact us with ideas for future articles. We chair the bi-annual Job Interview Skills Workshop, in conjunction with two probation programs out of the U.S. District Court of MA: C.A.R.E. and R.E.S.T.A.R.T. are programs designed to help the federal offender re-enter society post-incarceration. Our chapter has also created a pro-bono mediation program, which provides training for interested attorneys who then may enter limited appearances for purposes of assisting pro-se litigants engage in mediation of disputes. This year, we also look forward to working with the District Court as Massachusetts prepares to host the 2012 First Circuit Conference in October.
In all of our activities, the Massachusetts Chapter of the FBA works to serve our judges, create opportunities for our members to become more involved with the court, and network with their fellow lawyers. Please take advantage of the benefits membership provides, and reach out to one of our Committee Chairs to get involved.
Sincerely,
Mary Jo Harris
President, FBA-Massachusetts
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