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"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"

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Letter From a Birmingham Jail (April 16, 1963)

" 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."

Letter of the Seven Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court (June 3, 2020)

“Be aware that even before you have reached your ultimate professional destination, if you always strive for excellence, you can and should have a substantial impact on the world in which you live.”

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

“Judges must demand excellence from themselves.”

Hon. Edward F. Hennessey, Excellent Judges

"Apart from the judicial selection process, the most meaningful factor in improving professionalism is commitment to judicial education."

Chief Justice Franklin N. Flaschner

“No judicial system can be stronger than its trial judges. A learned and brilliant court of last resort can give the system a high reputation abroad, but that reputation will be hollow un-less equal merit is found in the trial court.”

Hon. Henry T. Lummus, The Trial Judge (1937)

OUR MISSION

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.

CUTTING-EDGE EDUCATION

The Flaschner Institute provides a balanced academic agenda with course offerings in the following key program areas: 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.

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ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY!

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, 2025 Edition. To learn more, please click here.

Recently moved or moving soon?

Please send us your change of address. Flaschner periodically mails complimentary publications to sitting judges, and we do not want you to miss out on our latest guides and benchbooks.

NOW AVAILABLE!

The Massachusetts Residential Summary Process and Housing Law Benchbook is now available for purchase. Edited by Hon. Jeffrey M. Winik and Hon. Mark S. Coven, this new edition serves as a reference guide for judges and lawyers.

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. Laurel A. Barraco - Probate & Family Court
Hon. Connor M. Barusch - Boston Municipal Court
Hon. Jennifer A. Bingham - Probate & Family Court
Hon. Nicholas D. Brandt - Boston Municipal Court
Hon. Bethany C. Brown - Probate & Family Court
Hon. Colleen Carroll - Probate & Family Court
Hon. Tiffanie C. Ellis-Niles - Juvenile Court
Hon. Ira Gant - Superior Court
Hon. Andrew D. Hoffman - Juvenile Court
Hon. Adam Hornstine - Superior Court
Hon. Stuart Hurowitz - District Court
Hon. Sarah G. Kim - Superior Court
Hon. Cara L. Krysil - District Court
Hon. Hilary L. McCamic - District Court
Hon. Caryn Mitchell-Munevar - Probate & Family Court
Hon. Jerald A. Parisella - District Court
Hon. Evelyn J. Patsos - Probate & Family Court
Hon. Mary B. Phillips - District Court
Hon. Dana S. Pierce - Boston Municipal Court
Hon. Lauren E. Reznick - Land Court
Hon. Jeannie M. Rhinehart - Juvenile Court
Hon. Brian Salisbury - Probate & Family Court
Hon. Gloria Y. Tan - Appeals Court
Hon. Sarah A. Turano-Flores - Land Court
Hon. Karin Wilinski - Juvenile Court
Hon. Chauncey B. Wood - Appeals Court

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Recorded Programs

Judges Get Access to Recorded Programs

Did you miss one of our latest programs? Want to go back and watch a program again? Judges can login and have access to video of many of our educational programs.
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Ideas for FJI programs? We would love to hear them. Please send suggestions to: programs@flaschner.org.

Recent Feedback

"Thank you for all that you do to make us better, wiser and balanced!"
- District Court judge

"Such an engaging speaker, who dealt with extremely relevant topics. Great program!"
- Superior Court judge

"Great program addressing real issues we are confronted with regularly and practical solutions."
- District Court judge

"Thank you for a terrific program. I learned so many helpful 'best practices.' As a brand new judge, today's program has given me more confidence."
- Probate & Family Court judge

"Even though I have been on the bench for multiple years, I learn something or take away a different idea/skill each time I attend. Makes me more aware/better judge."
- Massachusetts judge

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