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From the seven justices of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court: #blacklivesmatter Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts June 3, 2020 Dear Members of the Judiciary and the Bar: The events of the last few months have reminded us of what African-Americans know all too well: that too often, by too many, black lives are not treated with the dignity and respect accorded to white lives. As judges and as lawyers, we are both saddened and angry at the confluence of recent events that have revealed how much more we need to do to create a just, fair, and peaceful society. But we must do more than express our feelings of sadness and anger. As judges, we must look afresh at what we are doing, or failing to do, to root out any conscious and unconscious bias in our courtrooms; to ensure that the justice provided to African-Americans is the same that is provided to white Americans; to create in our courtrooms, our corner of the world, a place where all are truly equal. As lawyers, we must also look at what we are doing, or failing to do, to provide legal assistance to those who cannot afford it; to diminish the economic and environmental inequalities arising from race; and to ensure that our law offices not only hire attorneys of color but also truly welcome them into the legal community. And as members of the legal community, we need to reexamine why, too often, our criminal justice system fails to treat African-Americans the same as white Americans, and recommit ourselves to the systemic change needed to make equality under the law an enduring reality for all. This must be a time not just of reflection but of action. There is nothing easy about any of this. It will be uncomfortable: difficult conversations, challenging introspection, hard decisions. We must recognize and address our own biases, conscious and unconscious. We must recognize and condemn racism when we see it in our daily lives. We must recognize and confront the inequity and injustice that is the legacy of slavery, of Jim Crow, and of the disproportionate incarceration of African-Americans, and challenge the untruths and unfair stereotypes about African-Americans that have been used to justify or rationalize their repression. And we must examine the underlying reasons why African-Americans have suffered disproportionately from the COVID-19 pandemic, both in terms of the number of deaths and the extent of economic hardship it has caused, and, where possible, address the causes of those disparities. Perhaps most importantly, it is a time for solidarity and fellowship with African-American judges and attorneys, to acknowledge their pain, to hear about the conversations they now have with their children, and to stand together when others may try to divide us. As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote from a Birmingham jail: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”  Sincerely, Ralph D. Gants Chief Justice Frank M. Gaziano Associate Justice Kimberly S. Budd Associate Justice Scott L. Kafker Associate Justice Barbara A. Lenk Associate Justice David A. Lowy Associate Justice Elspeth B. Cypher Associate Justice Board of Bar Overseers on behalf of the SJC 99 High Street Ste 200 Boston, MA 02110 Unsubscribe mb@ayvazianlaw.com About Constant Contact Sent by sjc-orders-donotreply@massbbo.org

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Dear Friends and Clients: We want to let you know that we are closely monitoring information from the Massachusetts Courts as well as local and state authorities, relating to the COVID-19 outbreak and the potential impact on our ability to provide exceptional client service to you during this time. It is important that we protect your health and the health of our personnel, their families and our communities. While we are not currently seeing clients at our offices for the next few weeks except for emergency situations, we have the use of technology to conduct video and/or telephonic meetings and will make every effort to accommodate your needs. Here is the link where you will find the most recent information from the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts regarding current court closures and procedures: https://www.mass.gov/guides/court-system-response-to-covid-19 . Additionally, should you require information regarding co-parenting issues involving transitioning between homes, please do not hesitate to email me or call my office number. Please know that we, at Ayvazian Law, are grateful for your past and present association as we strive to provide the services needed to deliver justice and fairness in these unprecedented times. Stay safe and healthy. Best regards, Mary Beth Ayvazian, Esq. Ayvazian Law, P.L.L.C. 446 Main Street, Suite 2200 Worcester, MA 01608 mb@ayvazianlaw.com T: 508-205-0055 M: 617-504-3375 F: 508-210-0388 www.ayvazianlaw.com AYVAZIANLAW.COM Ayvazian Law, P.L.L.C.

Message from the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts relative to COVID-19: Dear Attorney Ayvazian, The SJC today issued the attached new order regarding court operations during the pandemic that continues emergency measures until May 4, 2020. All orders issued by the trial and appellate courts in response to the pandemic, as well as other related information, can be found at https://www.mass.gov/guides/court-system-response-to-covid-19. I encourage you to consult that webpage frequently. A section titled Daily Court Updates will alert you to new orders, temporary courthouse closures, and other COVID-related news of the day. Please know that I am grateful for the support of the bar as we strive to provide the services needed to deliver justice in these unprecedented times. Together, we will meet this challenge. Sincerely, Ralph D. Gants Chief Justice Link to Order MASS.GOV Court system response to COVID-19

Thinking of my father this veteran’s day. “America’s Veterans have served their country with the belief that democracy and freedom are ideals to be upheld around the world.” Especially here at home. Honoring our veterans today. Thank you one and all.

Never forget that we are all in this together.

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