THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 17, 2022 Page 5 Malden Atty. Hannah Tanabe awarded Rising Star Award from Massachusetts Bar Assoc. T he Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA) presented Attorney Hannah Tanabe of Malden with the MBA’s Access to Justice Rising Star Award at the MBA Access to Justice Awards Celebration on June 15. Presented annually by the MBA, the Access to Justice Awards recognize the eff orts of attorneys and law firms who have made significant strides in enhancing access to justice. Award winners are chosen by the MBA’s Access to Justice Section Council after receiving nominations from MBA members and other attorneys. This year there are 10 MBA Access to Justice Award winners. This year’s ceremony featured a keynote address from former Massachusetts Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III. The Rising Star Award is given to an attorney employed by a legal services organization, a public defender organization or a state or federal prosecutor’s offi ce, or an attorney who has engaged in signifi cant pro bono activities, who has been a practicing attorney for seven years Atty. Hannah Tanabe or less. The awardee has distinguished themself by a particular accomplishment or body of work that has made a signifi cant and meaningful contribution to access to justice to an underserved population within Massachusetts. Tanabe has distinguished herself through exceptional client advocacy at Greater Boston Legal Services, where she is a Senior Attorney in the Employment Law Unit. She previously worked in the CORI & Re-Entry Project; Elder, Health, and Disability Unit; and Family Law Unit. Tanabe has also taken on a leadership role in improving the delivery of legal services to clients with disabilities. In addition to managing an enormous workload of individual cases, she has skillfully raised and resolved systemic issues with the leadership of the Department of Unemployment Assistance. With the onset of COVID-19 and the massive increase in unemployment benefi t claims, Tanabe codirected a rapid response Unemployment Claims Project that provided benefi ts to over 6,000 claimants during the pandemic. Noted for her fervent defense of clients and their interests, Tanabe is also highly regarded in professional circles as a spirited, creative and driven team member. The MBA is proud to present Tanabe with the Rising Star Award for her initiative and leadership, through which she continues to help so many people in need. Advertise in theADVOCATE adCall now! 617-387-2200 vertise on the web atwww.advocatenews.net Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 At this time, the state requires everyone to wear masks We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday We’re committed to learning, listening, and reflecting. As part of our commitment to do right by our community, our branches will be closed on Monday, June 20 in observance of Juneteenth. As always, you can access our ATMs and your Online & Mobile Banking anytime. Enroll at www.EverettBank.com $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional 419 BROADWAY. EVERETT, MA 02149 771 SALEM ST. LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 WWW.EVERETTBANK.COM 617-387-1110 781-776-4444 Member FDIC | Member DIF BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com
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