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CHRONICLE Committed to achieving the full and equal participation of women in the legal profession and in a just society WBA HONORS LELIA J. ROBINSON AWARD RECIPIENTS: D E B O R A H H A R R I S & C A R M E N M . O R T I Z NEW AWARD ESTABLISHED HONORING: EMERGING WOMEN LEADERS IN THE LAW PROTECTING REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: WBA CONTINUES HISTORY OF ADVOCACY OVER 40 YEARS OF SHAPING PUBLIC POLICY THROUGH LEGISLATIVE SUCCESSES 2 0 1 9 VOL 14 1 0 5 c h a u n c y s t r e e t , 8 t h f l o o r , b o s t o n , m a 0 2 1 1 1 | 6 1 7 . 9 7 3 . 6 6 6 6 | w w w . w o m e n s b a r . o r g CHRONICLE 2019 President’s Message . 1 Protecting Reproductive Rights: WBA Continues History of Program . 2 Advocacy . 32 Gala Committee Chairs . 3 Women in the Courtroom Committee . 35. The 2019 Lelia J . Robinson Award Recipients . 4 Law Firm Advancement Committee . 37 The WBA Salutes Past Recipients of the Lelia J . Robinson North of Boston Committee . 39 contents Award . 7 Parents’ Forum . 40 New Award Established Honoring Emerging Women of Walk to the Hill and Sexual Health Lobby Day . .41. Leaders in the Law . 8. WBA Annual Meeting and Reception . 42 Thank You to Our Sponsors . 12 Pioneering Women of Color Past Honorees . 43 Meet the WBA Leadership . 14 table Women of Color Committee . 44 WBA Emeritus Board . 15 Government Lawyers Committee . 46 President-Elect Nicole Forbes . 16. Amicus Committee . 47. List of Past WBA Presidents . 17 Lifetime Members and Patron . 49 The WBA Staff . 18 Why Join the WBA . 19 Summer Associate, Intern and Law Clerk Reception . .55 Thank you to our Firm Members . 21 Middlesex County Committee . 57 Legislative Successes Achievements . 23 New Lawyers Committee . 58 Legislative Accomplishments . .29 . Index of Advertisers . .60 GALA COMMITTEE CHAIRS COMMITTEE CHRONICLE EDITOR Jessica Caamano Kathleen Burns Nan Johnsen Margaret E. Talmers Quincy Kayton Alison Burton Kerry O’Connor Kimberly Mason Andrea Carrillo Carly Perkins Elizabeth Hegner Anne Shannon Jasmine Jean-Louis Meghan Thorp Tierra Jenkins CHRONICLE 2019 WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT I hope you enjoy the Women’s Leadership Initiative dedicated volunteers, sponsors, latest edition of the WBA’s (“WLI”) participants. The and staff. Thank you to our Chronicle magazine. In WLI is designed to provide firm members, Gala sponsors, addition to welcoming you participants with large-scale and corporate partners – all to our Annual Gala networking, group mentoring, all of whom recognize the Celebration, the Chronicle and one-on-one career importance of our mission and provides an overview of the development opportunities, support us through funding WBA’s activities from the past leveraging the experiences and in-kind contributions. I year. So whether you are of accomplished women also want to thank the WBA new to the WBA or a long- attorneys in Massachusetts staff for their hard work. time member – or somewhere who volunteer to raise up the This year, longtime WBA/ in between – read through next generation of women WBF staff member, former and take a look at all of the leaders in the legal profession. Deputy Director Rachel wonderful things that have In addition to the WBA’s Biscardi, moved on to a new been happening at the WBA. programming focused on opportunity. On behalf Coming off our very ©Marybeth Dixon elevating women within the successful 40th anniversary Jennifer Saubermann legal profession, the WBA of our board of directors year, the WBA has continued continued its advocacy work and our many members, I to deliver strong programming Boards - focused on increasing around our mission to support want to thank Rachel for and tireless advocacy on the number of women on women in a just society. With all of her contributions to behalf of women. As you will boards, something that I a new legislative session the WBA – she provided see throughout the Chronicle, feel strongly about. Finding kicking off in January, I had critical staff support for the many of our 28 committees leadership opportunities the opportunity to testify Legislative Policy and Amicus were very active, holding raises the profile of women and submit letters of support Committees and was an substantive panel discussions, attorneys and contributes on several of the WBA’s stellar advocate representing networking events, and regular to the normalization of legislative priorities. As a the WBA/WBF’s interests on committee meetings. women in important decision- former legislative staffer, it family law policy issues. One of the best things about making roles. There were was a thrill for me to take on a I have spent my entire the WBA is that our members practical tips about selecting different role in the process as professional career get involved not just to help and joining boards, and a champion for women. The volunteering for the WBA. themselves, but they truly opportunities to ask non- WBA will continue to advocate Starting as an unemployed want to see women succeed profits meaningful questions throughout the year on our volunteer out of law school in the legal profession, and about their boards. legislative priorities, and I to my current position as our members recognize that want to thank our Legislative The WBA had other the general counsel of a building a strong support Policy Committee members substantive programs – state authority, the WBA has system of successful women is for all of their hard work. ranging from our Women in been part of my life through key to achieving this. This was Our Amicus Committee was the Courtroom Committee’s which I have found leadership exhibited through the ample also busy reviewing numerous event, Paths to First Chair Trial opportunities, meaningful opportunities to network requests for the WBA to sign Litigation: Trial Experience through friendships, honest advice, this year – the Government to briefs challenging the and exceptional mentors. Lawyers Committee, In-House Government, Civil, and Legal federal government’s rollback What I have learned so far Counsel Committee, New Services Roles; to our ADR of contraception coverage in my professional career is Lawyers Committee, Women Committee’s, Is Alternative requirements. The WBA that there is no secret recipe of Color Committee, and the Dispute Resolution Right for continues to stay plugged in North of Boston Committee Your Clients’ Business? Myths to this litigation across the for success – it takes hard (just to name a few) – all had and Realities about Arbitration, country and will lend its voice work, a desire to learn, strong networking and social events. Mediation and Staged ADR to this important issue. character, and a little help Our Women of Color Processes; to our Law Student As you can see, the WBA from your friends. I hope you Committee (WoCC) held some Committee’s Mindful Practice is filled with opportunities to join or continue your support new and exciting programs event with yoga, wine, and get involved in supporting our for the WBA. this year, which were widely networking. mission to achieve the full and Jennifer M. Saubermann attended and extremely In addition to our wealth equal participation of women 2019-2020 WBA President successful. Two of their events of programming that in the legal profession and a Jennifer is General Counsel and 1 - Demystifying & Diversifying promotes women in the legal just society. Director of Government Affairs Board Participation and Speed profession, this year we are The WBA cannot operate for the Massachusetts Technology Networking with Nonprofit selecting our sixth class of without a core group of Collaborative. Chronicle 2019 1 2019 WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATION GALA PROGRAM RECEPTION & VENDOR EXHIBITION 5:30 p.m. AWARDS RECEPTION & CULINARY FARE Boston Providence One Beacon Street One Richmond Sq. Suite 1320 Suite 165W Boston, MA 02108 Providence, RI 02906 6:30 p.m. T 617.720.5090 T 401.454.0400 F 617.720.5092 F 401.454.0404 PROGRAM 7:00 p.m. WELCOME & Learn more at: barrettsingal.com PRESIDENT’S REMARKS Jennifer M. Saubermann 2019 EMERGING WOMEN LEADERS IN THE LAW Lindsay Manning Burke, Mehreen N. Butt, Jessica Ragosta Early, Sophia Hall The Women’s Bar Association has advocated 2019 LELIA J . ROBINSON AWARD for the full and equal PRESENTATION participation of women in law and in society as a Carmen M. Ortiz, Deborah Harris whole since 1978. Barrett CLOSING REMARKS & Singal is honored to be a long-time sponsor of the Margaret E. Talmers WBA’s Annual Gala. NETWORKING & SOCIALIZING 2 7:45 p.m. 22 ChronicleChronicle 20192019 CHRONICLE 2019 2019 GALA COMMITTEE CHAIRS Jessica Caamano Jessica Caamano is an Associate in the Real Estate Group of Goulston & Storrs PC, where her practice focuses on commercial real estate matters including development, permitting, acquisition, disposition and leasing. She represents clients in the development of mixed-use, office, retail, institutional and multi-family residential projects. Prior to joining Goulston & Storrs, Jessica served as Corporate Counsel to Audax Group, a private equity investment firm focusing on leveraged buyouts, mezzanine capital and senior debt, primarily in middle-market companies. She also interned with the in-house legal departments at AT&T and the Massachusetts Port Authority. In addition to serving on the Women’s Bar Association Gala Committee, Jessica is also a Co- Chair of the Boston Bar Association New Lawyers Section. She also dedicates time to assisting clients on a pro bono basis, including participation in the Women’s Bar Foundation Family Law Jessica Caamano Project. Jessica received her J.D. from Boston University School of Law, cum laude, and is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she received her B.A.