Flaschner's mission is to meet the educational needs of both new and experienced judges with programs that reflect the priorities expressed by judges. Flaschner views judicial education in the broadest sense as encompassing not only substantive and procedural law, but also each judge's need to gain a deeper understanding of the human condition, the expanding horizons of knowledge in disciplines other than the law, the varied contexts in which the law is applied, and the constitutional and professional boundaries that judges must respect. Flaschner promotes excellence in judging for the benefit of the public and the administration of justice.
The Flaschner Judicial Institute provides a balanced academic agenda with courses in key program areas, including: the Impact of Race and Implicit Bias in Society; Cutting-Edge Issues in Science and Technology; the Art of Judging; Responding to Societal Changes; and Bench/Bar Programs.
Stay Tuned for New Programs!
- In Case You Missed It - Law Update
- Sentencing: From Fundamentals to Complex Cases
- Practical Guidance on 258E Proceedings
- OUI Case Essentials
- Artificial Intelligence in the Courtroom
- Competency, Medication Orders, and Related Hearings
- Probation, Pretrial Conditions and Bail
- Case Management
- Jury Trial Management
- Judicial Courage and Decision-Making
- Educational Tours for Judges
- Tableau Trainings
- FJI Author Series
- and many more!
Welcome to the Bench
Congratulations to the following judges who have recently been appointed. We hope to see you soon at an upcoming program!
Hon. Paul Anthony - District Court
Hon. Kristen Farrell Bonavita - District Court
Hon. Maria R. Durant - Superior Court
Hon. Lynn Feigenbaum - Superior Court
Hon. Mary M. Ferriter - Probate & Family Court
Hon. Mary E. Gallant-Cote - Juvenile Court
Hon. Timothy Horan - Probate & Family Court
Hon. Zachary M. Hillman - Appeals Court
Hon. Thomas M. Johnson- District Court
Hon. Sarah M. Joss - Superior Court
Hon. Michelle D. Licciardi - Boston Municipal Court
Hon. Lisa M. McCormack - Probate & Family Court
Hon. Kristin Michaud - Juvenile Court
Hon. Craig D. Mulcahey - District Court
Hon. Keith J. Nicholson - Boston Municipal Court
Hon. LaKeshia R. Parker Small - Juvenile Court
Hon. Georgia Petropoulos - District Court
Hon. Shelly-Ann Sankar - District Court
Hon. Alison Silber - Probate & Family Court
Hon. Christopher W. Spring - Superior Court
Hon. Raquel J. Webster - District Court
Hon. Connie S. Wong - Boston Municipal Court
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The Flaschner Judicial Institute has collaborated with the Supreme Judicial Court Advisory Committee on Massachusetts Evidence Law to produce the Official Print Edition of the Massachusetts Guide to Evidence, 2026 Edition. To learn more, please click here.
UPCOMING PUBLICATION
Harassment Prevention Orders Under Massachusetts G.L. c. 258E: A Judicial Handbook is a practical eBook resource for judges addressing harassment prevention order proceedings. The handbook covers statutory requirements, evidentiary standards, available relief, enforcement, appeals, and key case law.
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Why We Ask Every Judge to Contribute $300
More than 85% of Massachusetts judges participate in our programs, and your generosity helps make that possible. We do not charge dues, and there is no cost to attend our programs or receive our publications.
While we are grateful to receive an IOLTA grant from the Mass Bar Foundation, we do not receive any government or court funding. For that reason, we ask every judge to contribute $300 annually to help sustain our operations and offset rising costs, including staff support, IT services, insurance, supplies, postage, and program expenses. Your gift is carefully stewarded by our Board of Trustees, comprised of sitting judges.