On Thursday, January 30th, attorneys from Boston law firm Davis Malm joined hundreds of lawyers, judges and other legal professionals for the 21st Annual Walk to the Hill for Civil Legal Aid. The Davis Malm contingent was led by associate Courtney A. Simmons, and included shareholders Charles H. DeBevoise, Gary M. Feldman, James E. Gallagher, Daniel T. Janis, Samuel B. (Sandy) Moskowitz, and Andrew D. Myers; Executive Director Keith Buohl; and Director of Marketing and Business Development Joanne Thorud.The firm has participated in the event every year since 2004.
“Justice cannot be achieved without sufficient resources,” said Simmons. “The Walk to the Hill reaffirms the understanding that as lawyers we have a responsibility to promote equal access to the legal system. I’m honored to lead the Davis Malm team and walk alongside like-minded attorneys throughout the Commonwealth.”
The Walk to the Hill, one of the largest lobbying events on Beacon Hill, draws hundreds of lawyers to the State House to request their legislators' support for civil legal aid funding. This year, the Equal Justice Coalition’s legislative funding campaign called on state lawmakers to provide $29 million in funding for the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (MLAC) in the Fiscal Year 2021 state budget.
Equal Justice Coalition, a collaboration of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association and the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation. The event is co-sponsored by numerous county and specialty bar associations throughout Massachusetts.
About Davis Malm
Founded in 1979, Davis Malm is a premier full-service, Boston-based business law firm that represents local, national and global businesses, institutions and individuals in a wide spectrum of industries. Clients rely on Davis Malm’s attorneys to efficiently deliver successful results through direct partner involvement, responsive client service, and creative and strategic problem solving. Their attorneys practice at the top level of the profession and possess the agility necessary to handle any issues that arise during the course of a matter. Davis Malm is a member of the International Lawyers Network, representing Massachusetts and northern New England. This membership enables the firm to offer high-quality, efficient services to clients doing business globally.
