Lawyers e-Journal
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009
MBA President Valerie A. Yarashus and David L. Yas, publisher of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
Photograph courtesy of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
MBA President Valerie Yarashus receives Women of Justice Award
Massachusetts Bar Association President Valerie A. Yarashus was
awarded the Women of Justice Award by Massachusetts Lawyers
Weekly, in partnership with the Women's Bar Association and
the Massachusetts Association of Women Lawyers, on Dec. 4 at the
InterContinental Hotel in Boston.
Yarashus received the Women of Justice Award for her significant
contributions in the fields of law, social justice and
advocacy.
"Valerie Yarashus is a prime example of a lawyer who has simply
'done good things' for society with her law degree. In addition to
her many victories in the courtroom on behalf of consumers, Valerie
has been one of the most visible leaders of the legal community on
a host of issues. On matters such as women's issues and access to
justice, Valerie has been outspoken and persistent," said David L.
Yas, publisher of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
"As president of the Massachusetts Bar Association, she continues
to demonstrate remarkable efforts that stand to benefit lawyers and
all those who come into contact with our courts," he said. "We are
proud to include Valerie among our elite class of Women of Justice
award recipients this year."
Yarashus, a principal with Meehan, Boyle, Black & Bogdanow PC
in Boston, concentrates in plaintiff's trial practice and a wide
variety of other general liability cases. In addition to serving as
MBA president, Yarashus is a member of the Massachusetts Academy of
Trial Attorneys and a frequent speaker and writer for continuing
legal education.
In representing individuals who have been seriously injured and
the families of individuals who have been killed as a result of
negligence, Yarashus' goal is to both secure justice and bring
about safety-related changes through litigation.
"I love trying cases in court because I believe that is the best
way to get to the truth of the matter," Yarashus said in an
interview with Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
This year, the Women of Justice Award was presented to 40 women
from different fields and industries, including lawyers and
non-lawyers, established professionals and rising stars.