President's Welcome

We will lift every voice to advocate for equality and keep marching toward a better future.

We will empower and amplify our community, create supportive networks, and promote health and wellness.

We will lead, connect our work to our vision, serve, and uplift others in the process.

We will unite to celebrate the triumphs of Black women attorneys together, acknowledge our shared struggles, and support one another.

We will protect our interests in the perseverance of freedom and justice.

I sincerely look forward to the journey ahead and thank our founders, trailblazing members, past-presidents, board members, supporters, and friends for your commitment to MBWA’s success.

Best,

Jasmine D. Wells, Esq.

President, Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys (MBWA)

The 2025-2026 MBWA Board of Directors was sworn in on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The Honorable Tiffanie C. Ellis-Niles, Associate Justice for Massachusetts District Juvenile Court, performed the administration of oath. Thank you to our sponsor firm Robins Kaplan LLP for their generous support and thank you to everyone who joined the celebration. As we embark on this new term, the MBWA Board is ready to LEVEL UP as we continue serving and uplifting the community of Black women attorneys across Massachusetts.

2025-2026 Board of Directors

Jasmine D. Wells

President

Araba Adjei-Koranteng

Vice President

Jasmine Brown

Treasurer

Lueteshia Raymond

Secretary

Tara Dunn Jackson

Immediate Past President

Desiree Y. Murphy

Board Member

Angela Vastey

Board Member

Chinyere S. Okogeri

Board Member

CLAIMING OUR SEAT:

A SCREENING OF THE MEMO BY MINDA HARTS

MBWA members and guests enjoyed an inspiring evening filled with fellowship,

connection, and thoughtful discussion following a special screening of “The

Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table.”

Thank you to Minda Harts for sharing her inspiration for the book and thank you

to our co-sponsor Foley Hoag LLP for hosting and sponsoring an incredible

evening.



Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Top Women of Law 2025 Honoree

MBWA celebrates Executive Board member, Tara Dunn-Jackson, Associate at Mintz, for being recognized as an honoree for the 2025 Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's Top Women of the Law.

The Top Women of Law event celebrates the achievements of exceptional women lawyers who are pioneers, educators, trailblazers and role models. The celebration event will be held on Tuesday November 18, 2025 from 5:30-8:00 PM at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA.

MBWA Membership Discount

MBWA Annual Membership Brunch

MBWA Books & Brunch

JOIN A MBWA COMMITTEE

Are you interested in getting involved in the legal community?

MBWA has the perfect opportunity to get involved with our organization. Without the work of our passionate and committed volunteers, we would not able to support our mission and continue to support Black women attorneys across Massachusetts.

Click below to lean more about our committees including Communications,

Finance and Development, Ida B. Wells, Programs and Events, and Community Service.

Please send your name, current position or law school year, and the committee(s) you’re interested in to: massblackwomenattys@gmail.com

Ms. JD is looking for in-person volunteer speakers for their Determined to Rise event in Boston on Saturday, October 25th at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston.

The transformation program helps shape the future of our legal field by investing in young students (6-8 th graders) who aspire to become attorneys, lawmakers, and changemakers. It’s more than just a program- it’s a launchpad for leadership, confidence, and belonging.

Thank you for your support ! Not an MBWA member? Need to renew your membership? Visit our website today!