MCLE This Week host Bruce Richard speaks with Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association President Theresa Wilson about her career, the importance of diverse perspectives in the judiciary, and the power of professional community. Wilson also discusses the MBLA’s work to expand opportunity through mentorship, leadership development, wellness initiatives, and civic engagement.
Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association President Theresa Wilson joins Bruce Richard to discuss her path from prosecutor to public defender and public servant. She explains why diverse perspectives matter on the bench and how mentorship, professional relationships, and community create new opportunities for lawyers. Wilson also shares the MBLA’s priorities for leadership development, attorney wellness, civic engagement, and lasting systemic change.