Celebrating The Civil Rights Act of 1964 50th Anniversary: Then, Now and Moving Forward

Massachusetts Bar Association

APRIL 28, 2014, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
JOHN J. MOAKLEY U.S. COURTHOUSE
(JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM)

50 years ago, peaceful civil disobedience triumphed hate and the Civil Rights Act became law. Please join legal scholars and local bar associations to commemorate this landmark federal law.

Speakers include:

• The Honorable Gustavo A. Gelpi, Jr., U.S. District Court Judge in Puerto Rico and President of the Federal Bar Association
• The Honorable Gordon A. Martin, Jr., (Ret.), sought voting rights for blacks in Mississippi in the early 1960’s and served as a State District Court Judge
• Joshua M. Davis, Esq., preeminent employment lawyer at Goulston & Storrs, regular news commentator and lecturer of employment law

Co-Sponsors:

• Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice
• Massachusetts Association of Hispanic Attorneys
• Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association
• Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association
• New Hampshire Chapter of the Federal Bar Association
• Rhode Island Chapter of the Federal Bar Association
• Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts

Resources

• Celebrating The Civil Rights Act of 1964 50th Anniversary: Then, Now and Moving Forward