important business development opportunities. Some of these events have included: Mentoring Circles, Speed-Networking, "Work/Life Balance," "Demystifying the Path to Government Appointments," "Women In Politics: Challenges And Trends," as well as various panel discussions and guest speakers. Each year, the WBA also hosts their annual WBA Gala, which is a fundraiser where proceeds go toward supporting the continuance of the WBA. There is also an annual legislative breakfast, in which WBA members discuss new policy objectives and reflect on past achievements. There is also the WBA Annual Meeting & Newly Admitted Lawyers Reception and the Annual Summer Associate, Law Clerk and Intern Reception. WBA publications The WBA has a newly designed, interactive web site, and also publishes the Women's Bar Review, a quarterly newspaper, and the annual Chronicle magazine. The WBA Employment Issues Committee also publishes an annual "Employment Report" on women attorneys in Massachusetts. The press regularly consults WBA leadership on issues of concern to women. Thanks to the initial founders of the organization, current leadership and members, the WBA is a vibrant organization with a powerful mission. Leadership 2015-2016 WBA President Kristin W. Shirahama WBA Executive Committee President-Elect: Michele Liu Baillie Vice President, Membership: Bronwyn Roberts Vice President, Operations: Marie Chafe Treasurer: Jennifer Saubermann Secretary: Nicole Forbes References Massachusetts law Organizations based in Massachusetts 1978 establishments in Massachusetts Massachusetts Organizations based in Boston Organizations established in 1978 Women in Massachusetts