Massachusetts Law Reform Institute

06/05/2026

Last night, we joined CHAPA's 59th Annual Dinner as they honored Renee Spencer, MLRI Board Member, with the Changemaker Award!

Renee has served on MLRI's Board of Trustees since 2022. A public housing tenant in Wellesley, she is a member of Mass Union of Public Housing Tenants, and also serves as a Resident Board Member on the Wellesley Housing Authority Board, a Town Meeting Member, a board member of Wellesley Friendly Aid, and a member of the League of Women Voters. She has testified and advocated in support of key housing policies, including eviction record sealing and access to counsel in evictions.

Thank you for having us CHAPA & congratulations, Renee, on this well deserved honor!

06/04/2026

This week, we celebrated Charlotte Graf, our Executive Support & Organizational Development Manager, whose last day at MLRI is today. Charlotte has been at the heart of our day-to-day operations and a trusted partner to the executive team. Charlotte’s impact at MLRI goes far beyond her role, and she will be deeply missed by colleagues across the organization.⁠
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Charlotte will be taking the summer to recharge before heading to Northeastern Law School this fall as a Public Interest Law Scholar, an exciting next chapter that reflects her deep commitment to justice.⁠
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Thank you, Charlotte, for everything you’ve done for MLRI. We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish next!

06/03/2026

Last night, we had the honor of celebrating Iris Gomez at the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Access to Justice Awards!

Iris received the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of more than three decades of leadership in immigration law and unwavering commitment to justice. Iris’s work has shaped the field and expanded access to justice for immigrant communities across Massachusetts and beyond. We are proud to celebrate this milestone and grateful for her continued impact.

Congratulations, Iris!

05/30/2026

He aquí algunas cosas que debe saber y hacer antes de rentar un apartamento en Massachusetts.

https://www.masslegalhelp.org/es/vivienda-apartamentos-refugio/derechos-inquilinos/antes-mudarse

Artículo por Massachusetts Law Reform Institute

05/30/2026

Here are some things to know and do before you agree to rent an apartment in Massachusetts.

https://www.masslegalhelp.org/housing-apartments-shelter/tenants-rights/you-move

Article by Massachusetts Law Reform Institute

05/29/2026

Last night, we joined the Women's Bar Foundation for their annual Comedy Night!

The WBF's trained volunteer attorneys provide critical legal assistance to domestic abuse survivors and low-income individuals when they need it most. MLRI is proud to stand alongside this community of women committed to ensuring access to justice for all.

05/27/2026

Conozca cómo prepararse para mudarse y dejar su apartamento, y evitar problemas con el arrendador.

https://www.masslegalhelp.org/es/vivienda-apartamentos-refugio/derechos-inquilinos/mudarse-su-apartamento

Artículo por Massachusetts Law Reform Institute

05/27/2026

Learn how to get ready to move out of your apartment and avoid problems with your landlord.

https://www.masslegalhelp.org/housing-apartments-shelter/tenants-rights/moving-out-your-apartment

Article by Massachusetts Law Reform Institute

05/27/2026

ICYMI: MLRI's Vicky Pulos sat down with Paul Hattis & John McDonough of The Codcast to talk health care cuts in the wake of OB3.

Click the link to listen to the full conversation. 🎙️🔗

On the monthly Health or Consequences episode of The Codcast, John McDonough of the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health and Paul Hattis of the Lown Institute talk with Vicki Pulos, a senior health law attorney at the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute. They discuss the massive 2025 federal tax-a...