HONORING 2026
GREAT FRIEND OF JUSTICE
Professor Margaret Burnham

The Massachusetts Bar Foundation’s Annual Meeting brings our community of fellows, donors, grant recipients, and friends together to celebrate all that has been accomplished over the last year in our efforts to increase access to justice in our state. This is a free event. All are welcome!

EVENT DETAILS:

Date:           Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time:           5:30 pm to 7:30 p.m.
Location:  Suffolk University Law School
120 Tremont Street, 5th Floor
Boston, MA

The event will include a one-hour meeting followed by a cocktail reception.

The MBF is thrilled to recognize Margaret Burnham, Esq., as our 2026 Great Friend of Justice. Professor Burnham is a University Distinguished Professor of Law at Northeastern University School of Law and the founder and director of the Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project, which investigates racial violence and historical injustices from the Jim Crow era. 

A nationally recognized scholar and advocate, her work focuses on civil and human rights, racial justice, and international criminal law. Professor Burnham's work exemplifies the highest ideals of the legal profession and continues to inspire students, lawyers, and advocates to pursue justice with courage, integrity, and compassion.

In addition to presenting Great Friend of Justice award, the MBF Society of Fellows will elect officers and trustees for 2026 and honor our newest Life Fellows (those who completed pledges in 2025).

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