Celebrating Women’s Leadership in the Legal Profession: Hemenway & Barnes Sponsors 2026 WBA Gala

Hemenway & Barnes is sponsoring the 2026 Women’s Bar Association Gala on October 14. The event is an opportunity for women to gather, network, celebrate, learn from one another, and look toward the future.

A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Leila J. Robinson award, which celebrates women attorneys who embody the legacy of Lelia J. Robinson, the first woman to be admitted to the bar in Massachusetts. The award recognizes women who, like Robinson, are pioneers in the legal profession and who have made a difference in the community. Congratulations to this year’s recipients:

• Lizette Perez-Deisboeck, Battery Ventures
• Jamie Sabino, Massachusetts Law Reform Institute