The women's bar association
News Releases
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BOSTON, MA - April 3, 2019 - The Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts (WBA) held its Annual Meeting and Reception, also welcoming newly admitted lawyers on March 28, 2019 at the Omni Parker House Hotel.
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BOSTON, MA – The Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts and the Women’s Bar Foundation of Massachusetts announce the appointment of Margaret Talmers to serve as the Executive Director of both organizations, effective April 9, 2018. Talmers begins her new role as the WBA celebrates its 40th anniversary and the WBF marks its 25th, both huge milestones generating excitement among members and volunteers.
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BOSTON, MA - April 2, 2018 - The Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts (WBA) held its 2018 annual meeting and reception for newly admitted lawyers on March 28, 2018 at the Omni Parker House Hotel. At the event, the WBA introduced new leadership, welcomed new women attorneys to the organization and to the Massachusetts legal community, and honored Massachusetts Senate President Harriette L. Chandler for her continuing commitment to public service and for her work championing issues that affect women in Massachusetts.
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BOSTON, MA –November 8, 2017 - The Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts (WBA) applauds the Massachusetts House of Representatives for passing H.4009, An Act Relative to Advancing Contraceptive Coverage and Economic Security In Our State (ACCESS) today. The bill, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Harriette Chandler, Speaker Pro Tempore Patricia Haddad and Representative John Scibak requires insurers to provide women with access to FDA-approved forms of contraception without cost sharing or co-pays.