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2023 Annual Awards Dinner

Thursday, June 22, 2023, 5:30pm

Social Restaurant & Bar, 320 Washington St. Newton, MA**

PLEASE JOIN US to celebrate the work of MACDL and honor members of our community at our annual awards dinner

This year we will be presenting:

Joseph J. Balliro Award to John H. “Jack” Cunha
Clarence Gideon Award to Steven Sack
President’s Award to John P. […]

By Melissa Ramos|2023-06-23T14:43:39-04:00June 6th, 2023|Past Events|Comments Off

4th & Long: How to NOT Punt on Suppression Issues

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Thursday, November 10, 2022, 9–5pm

WilmerHale, 60 State St, Boston, MA 02109

Seminar topics included:

Overview of fourth amendment law and procedures for motions to suppress — Chauncey Wood
Challenges to stops under Comm. v. Long — John Warren and Dr. […]

By Melissa Ramos|2023-02-08T12:21:22-05:00September 30th, 2022|Past Events|Comments Off

Update from March 2024 Bar/Bench Meeting

On March 27, 2924, the MACDL executive board joined bar leaders from other bar associations at a Bench/Bar meeting. Read more…

MACDL Forms Clemency Committee

In response to the Governor’s new clemency guidelines, which hold promise for more relief, MACDL has formed a Clemency Committee. Read more…

MACDL Responds to Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health

MACDL is deeply troubled by the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This decision will have a profound impact on both our clients and members, as well as on the integrity of the legal process.. Read more…

Racial Justice Resources

We have posted a resource page of annotated links, including guides, organizations and movements, education, policing issues, and articles helpful to public defenders.

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