Most sections and committees meet regularly over lunch or light refreshments to hear featured speakers and to share ideas and information. There are 19 sections in the Boston Bar Association, and dozens of committees that operate within them. 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 chair. Typically, steer ing committees comprise 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 chair. Committees conduct meetings, develop structured CLE programs within their areas of expertise, and review legislative proposals pertinent to their practice area. Most sections also have separate legislative committees that study, comment on, and draft proposed legislation. Many sections undertake pro bono initiatives that deliver legal services to those who are otherwise unable to obtain or afford representation.