Many sections publish print and on-line newsletters and provide substantive content through the BBA's Web site. There are 20 sections in the Boston Bar Association, and dozens of committees that operate within the sections. Section chairs are appointed by the President of the Boston Bar Association for two-year terms. Sections are guided by steering committees, which are appointed by the section co-chairs. Typically, steering committees comprise section co-chairs, committee chairs, past section leaders, and other interested section members.
Most sections have several active committees.
Committees typically consist of lawyers who are interested in specific issues or practice areas within the section's subject matter coverage. Committees have their own chairs, who are appointed by the section co-chairs. Committees conduct meetings, develop structured CLE programs within their areas of expertise, and develop adn comment upon public policy proposals relevant to their practice areas. Click here for more on the sections' public policy work. Many sections undertake pro bono initiatives that deliver legal services to those who are otherwise unable to obtain or afford representation.