MASSACHUSETTS LAWYERS JOURNAL | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017
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MASSACHUSETTS BAR FOUNDATION Ke e ping the promi se of ju stice since 19 6 4
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP The Massachusetts Bar Foundation believes there is a role for every lawyer and judge in our organization. But it’s not just individuals in the Massachusetts legal community who support our efforts to increase access to justice for all — law firms continue to play an increasingly significant role in strengthening our capacity to help the organizations that are working hard to provide legal assistance to vulnerable clients facing issues including eviction, domestic violence, immigration, and many other circumstances threatening their safety and well-being. We thus are proud to acknowledge Nutter as one of our major partners in our work. Nutter has helped pave the way for law firms to engage in pro bono work since its earliest days. Its co-founder, Louis D. Brandeis, who later became a renowned justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, devoted so much of his time to acting as unpaid counsel for causes of reform that he became known as the “People’s Attorney.” Nutter continues that tradition today, remaining
deeply committed to social justice and principled causes. There are numerous ways in which Nutter has strengthened the MBF. Nutter currently is one the two law firms contributing at the Silver Partner level in the MBF’s Law Firm and Corporate Partnership Program. In addition, 13 Nutter attorneys are members of the MBF Society of Fellows, where they not only make generous financial contributions to the foundation, but also volunteer their time to serve on MBF grant review committees, helping to allocate critically needed funds to nonprofit legal aid organizations throughout the commonwealth. David C. Henderson, a Nutter partner, currently serves on the MBF Board of Trustees, playing a crucial role in guiding the foundation so that it may continue to be a resource to the community for many years to come. Retired Nutter partner Daniel J. Gleason previously served in that capacity for years. “Louis Brandeis’ commitment to community service
and the creation of a just society continues to inspire us at Nutter to this day. In many ways, these values — a standard of excellence both for client service and for commitment to the community — are the bedrock on which Nutter was built. I am proud of Nutter’s commitment to support- Deborah J. Manus, Esq., Managing ing the MBF in its im- Partner, Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP portant mission,” said Deborah J. Manus, managing partner of Nutter. The MBF welcomes other law firms to stand with us by joining our Law Firm and Corporate Partnership Program. Visit www.MassBarFoundation.org to learn more.
Cohen, Ware honored with President’s Awards at grantee receptions The MBF recently presented President’s Awards to attorneys H Theodore Cohen, Esq. of Cambridge and Robert C. Ware, Esq. of Williamstown. Given annually, the MBF President’s Award recognizes exceptional MBF supporters for their commitment to increasing access to justice for the most vulnerable in Massachusetts. The awards were presented at two recent events honoring grant recipients as well as MBF supporters. Thank you to all who attended.
Eastern Mass. Grantee Reception
Central and Western Mass. Grantee Reception
Tuesday, Sept. 26, Burns & Levinson LLP, Boston
Tuesday, Oct. 3, UMass Amherst
Springfield Judicial Youth Corps participant Jada Ficarra (left) and MBF Vice President Harvey Weiner of Peabody & Arnold.
MBF President Janet Aserkoff of Rappaport, Aserkof & Gelles (right) presents the President’s Award to MBF Fellow H Theodore Cohen of Cambridge.
From left: MBF Fellows Lonnie A. Powers of MLAC, Brian D. Bixby of Burns & Levinson LLP, Hon. Cynthia J. Cohen and MBF Past President Jerry Cohen of Burns & Levinson LLP. From left: MBF Vice President Harvey Weiner of Peabody & Arnold presents the President’s Award to MBF Fellow Robert C. Ware of Williamstown. From left: MBF grantees Wendy M. Berg of Community Legal Aid, Laurie Millman of the Center for New Americans, and MBF Fellow Bill C. Newman of the ACLU of Western Mass.
2017 Legal Intern Fellowship Award recipient Elinett Oquendo Burgos (left) with Nelitza Oquendo.
From left: MBF grantees Rebecca C. Minahan of the Irish International Immigration Center (IIIC), John A. Froio and Mojdeh Rohani of Community Legal Services and Counseling Center, and Ronnie Millar of IIIC.
MBF Executive Director Beth Lynch (center) with MBF grantees Anna S. Richardson (left) and Sarah E. Roxburgh (right) of Veterans Legal Services.
From left: MBF Fellows Corey M. Carvalho of UMass Student Legal Services, Charles J. DiMare of the Law Firm of Antonino & DiMare, and Wendy Sibbison of Sibbison & DeJuneas.
From left: MBF grantees Noreen E. Nardi and Rebecca J. Ryan of the Hampshire County Bar Association, and Christine Baronas of the Franklin County Bar Association.
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The Massachusetts Bar Foundation is the commonwealth’s premier legal charity. Founded in 1964, the MBF is the philanthropic partner of the Massachusetts Bar Association. Through its grantmaking and charitable activities, the MBF works to increase access to justice for all Massachusetts citizens. There is a role for every lawyer and judge at the MBF to help safeguard the values of our justice system — to ensure that equality under the law is a reality, not just an ideal. Visit our website to learn more about our work and to get involved.
www.MassBarFoundation.org