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Welcome to the Hampden County Bar Association! Congratulation to the newly elected 2017-2018 Board of Directors! The Board of Director's Orientation will be held on August 1, 2017. Anyone who may be interested in getting involved with any of our committees or sections are asked to contact HCBA office via email, Click here for a list of our Committees.
For Attorneys & Judiciary
The Hampden County Bar Association is one of the oldest professional organizations in the Commonwealth. Our long-standing traditions of quality and service to our members and the community help us sustain a strong, active membership.
If you are already a member, log on to our members-only section to enjoy our online directories, newsletters, and weekly updates.
Membership in the HCBA is open to any attorney or judge living or working in Hampden County, Massachusetts. If you’re considering membership click below for more information.
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For Law Students
The Hampden County Bar Association is pleased to offer honorary membership to students currently attending or enrolled in law school. Becoming involved early in a local bar association is a great opportunity for networking, access to practical day-to-day educational programs and can be key to your success.
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For the Public
The Hampden County Bar Association is pleased to offer a variety of programs and services to the public through our committees and sections. We cooperate with many other community organizations to help ensure that all citizens have equal access to justice. Click "explore more" for information about our
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Lawyer Referral & Information Service
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Lawyer for the Day Programs
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Fee Arbitrations
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Veteran's Initiative, and more.
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Members Spotlight
Attorney Laura Mangini, is an associate at the firm of Alekman DiTusa, LLC and has a long-standing history of supporting Human Rights. Laura graduated from UConn Law School in 2012. While there, she participated in the Asylum and Human Rights Clinic, where she helped refugees obtain asylum into the United States. She also volunteered with the Connecticut Veterans Legal Center where she provided legal services to veterans with mental health problems.
Attorney Mangini has been extremely active in our local, state, and national bar associations. She is a member of the Hampden County Bar Association, actively participating in the New Lawyers Section, and was recently re-elected by her peers to serve on the Board of Directors. She is also a member of Hampden County Bar Association Pro Bono Advisory Committee which oversees pro bono efforts in Hamden County. Attorney Mangini recently became a co-chair of the Western Massachusetts Committee of the Women’s BarAssociation, and has advanced methods to revitalize the influence of Western Massachusetts practitioners within this state-wide organization. Further, she was chosen to represent The Hampden County Bar Association at the American Bar Association annual conference in February of 2016.
Attorney Mangini’s is committed to her firm’s community outreach efforts, volunteering for Springfield Revitalize Community Development Corp.’s annual Green N’fit Neighborhood Rebuilding day, each year. She also finds time once a month to read to elementary school children through the local Links to Libraries Read Aloud program.