The Massachusetts Bar Association celebrated the efforts of its
volunteers at the July 18 Volunteer Recognition Dinner, held at
Lombardo's in Randolph. Also recognized at the event were the MBA's
50-year members.
"Tonight is an opportunity for the MBA to recognize all of you for
your volunteer efforts, which allow the MBA to continue to deliver
on our mission," MBA President Robert L. Holloway Jr. said.
"Because of your contributions to our vibrant organization, the
Massachusetts legal community as a whole is enhanced; the public
are better served; and access to justice is better preserved for
everyone."
The dinner honored the contributions of more than 100 volunteers
who donated time to the MBA over the past year by serving on one of
the association's section councils, committees or task
forces.
The presentation of four MBA Volunteer Recognition Awards
highlighted the work of individuals chosen from a pool of
nominations. Grace Garcia, chair of the Volunteer Recognition
Committee, presented the honors to the four awardees, which
included:
Timothy J. Dacey III, Goulston & Storrs,
Boston: Dacey has served on the MBA's Committee on Professional
Ethics for 29 years and as vice-chair of the committee for 22.
Dacey was recognized for his efforts in providing careful, informed
ethical advice to attorneys who need a quick response.
David A. Parke, Bulkley, Richardson & Gelinas
LLP, Springfield: Parke has tirelessly and enthusiastically served
the MBA's Business Law Section Council for more than a decade, in a
number of important roles, most notably as a co-chair of the MBA's
annual In-House Counsel Conference.
Thomas J. Barbar, Deutsch, Williams, Brooks,
DeRensis & Holland PC, Boston: Barbar is an active MBA
volunteer. In addition to serving as the MBA's Law Practice
Management Section Council chair, Barbar has planned and spoken at
many continuing legal education programs, has volunteered for the
Dial-A-Lawyer program and was a mentor for the Tiered Community
Mentoring Program for two years.
Jayne B. Tyrrell, Massachusetts IOLTA Committee,
Boston: A longstanding MBA volunteer, Tyrrell has been involved
with the association for more than 23 years and has served on the
Housing Committee, Amicus Brief Committee, Lawyers in Transition
Committee, Elder Law Committee and more. Tyrrell is dedicated to
showcasing lawyers as they do work that supports our system of
justice.
In addition to the Volunteer Recognition Awardees, the following
50-year honorees received their service plaques from Holloway and
MBA President-elect Douglas K. Sheff:
- Donald M. Bloch;
- John E. Bradley;
- William J. Dailey Jr.;
- Jerome H. Fletcher;
- Hon. Thayer Fremont-Smith;
- Francis H. Fox;
- Hon. Andre A. Gelinas;
- Hon. John M. Greaney;
- Daniel J. Johnedis;
- Roger R. Lipson;
- James J. McCusker;
- David I. Shactman;
- Myer R. Singer;
- David Skeels; and
- Richard J. Snyder.