Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission

We write to share several access to justice related events happening next week as well as a new online training for attorneys to assist domestic violence survivors.  Hope all are well. UPCOMING EVENTS October 26, 2020 Commission Meeting The next Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission meeting is scheduled for October 26th from 3-5 pm.  We […]

OCTOBER 26, 2020 MA ATJ COMMISSION MEETING – REMINDER AND RSVP The next Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission meeting is scheduled for October 26th from 3-5 pm.  RSVP here.  We will forward a zoom link in advance of the meeting.

We are so pleased to share the below press release announcing this year’s recipients of the Adams Pro Bono Awards.  We are particularly excited to share the wonderful news that Susan Finegan, Co-Chair of the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission, is the recipient of the inaugural Ralph D. Gants Award for Extraordinary Leadership in Pro […]

MA ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION UPDATE August 25, 2020 We hope you are all safe and well.  We are pleased to share the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission’s 2019-2020 Annual Report. In addition, please mark your calendars for our 2020/2021 Commission meetings, scheduled from 3-5 pm on the following dates: October 26, 2020; December 17, […]

OCTOBER 26, 2020 COMMISSION MEETING The next Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission meeting is scheduled for October 26th from 3-5 pm.  RSVP here.  We will forward a zoom link in advance of the meeting. BREAKING NEWS ON EVICTION MORATORIUM: ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN ACTION! We are pleased to share a press release issued by Governor […]

Thanks to so many of you who expressed condolences on the tragic passing of Chief Justice Gants.  We will remember him for his dedication to access to justice, here and beyond.  We continue to mourn the loss of Chief Justice Gants as we move forward collectively with the work that was so important to him. […]

With profound sadness and a deep sense of loss, we write about the passing of our Commission Co-Chair, our leader, and our friend, Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants.  Chief Justice Gants’ contributions to the law, to society, and to humanity are broad-reaching and manifold.  Focusing on his work with the Commission, we share examples of […]

MASSACHUSETTS ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION UPDATE August 17, 2020 We hope you are all safe and well.  We are pleased to share information on an upcoming program with the Boston Bar Association.  One of the Commission’s priorities is to advocate for and prioritize racial equality and justice in our civil legal system to ensure that […]

MASSACHUSETTS ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION UPDATE June 22, 2020 Greetings: We are pleased to share a Press Release announcing the launch of the COVID-19 Pro Bono Portal, a collaborative, statewide tool connecting attorneys and law students to pandemic-related pro bono opportunities that serve low-income residents of the Commonwealth. Please share this exciting tool widely! Thank you! […]

MASSACHUSETTS ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION June 11, 2020 UPDATE   Greetings: We want to make sure you are aware of three new orders issued by the Supreme Judicial Court concerning: electronic signatures; humanitarian aid; and Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:03. Electronic Signatures The Supreme Judicial Court has issued an updated order authorizing use of electronic […]