After the House and Senate both included versions of the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) in the Economic Development bill, advocates push for strongest version of TOPA to be included in final bill.
The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) is pleased to honor Sarah Byrnes, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Union of Public Housing Tenants (Mass Union), with this year's Gladys Vega Outstanding Community Leader Award on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. This distinguished award recognizes exceptional leaders who champion the rights and dignity of their communities across Massachusetts.
Last night, the Conference Committee released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027, reconciling the House's and Senate's earlier FY 2027 budget proposals. The Conference budget proposes to spend over $63.4 billion for the fiscal year that began today, July 1. The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) has reviewed the proposal and offers the following analysis on behalf of the low-income individuals and families we represent and serve.
The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) is pleased to honor Pratt N. Wiley, Esq., President & CEO of The Partnership, Inc., with this year’s Catalyst for Change Award on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. This annual award recognizes exceptional leaders in the community who strive for economic, racial, and social justice for low-income and underrepresented communities in Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexandra “Allie” Mitropoulos to its Board of Trustees. Mitropoulos brings deep legal expertise, a track record of institutional leadership, and a genuine commitment to equity that aligns closely with MLRI’s work.
Boston, MA (October 22, 2025) – The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) is proud to announce that Georgia D. Katsoulomitis has been named on the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s Top Women of Law 2025 list. The Top Women of Law event celebrates exceptional women lawyers who have demonstrated excellence in their legal careers and have made meaningful contributions to their communities. MLRI is proud to see Georgia recognized for her dedication to justice, her commitment to fighting poverty, and for her transformational and visionary leadership at the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute.
Event to highlight new report ‘Justice Disrupted: Improving Language Access at the Massachusetts Trial Courts’
Boston, MA (October 16, 2025) – The Courts Language Access Working Group of the Massachusetts Language Access Coalition invites the public, advocates, and members of the legal community to the official launch of a new community-centered report Justice Disrupted: Improving Language Access at the Massachusetts Trial Courts.
Boston, MA (July 10, 2025) – The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) is proud to announce that Carmen Nieves, Executive Director of Alianza DV Services, will be honored with the 2025 Gladys Vega Outstanding Community Leader Award at the annual Catalyst for Change event on September 18th, 2025. Debuted in 2023, this distinguished award recognizes exceptional leaders who champion the rights of their communities across Massachusetts.
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