Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua S. Levy Welcomes 41st Annual National Black Prosecutors Association Conference to Boston

BOSTON – Last week, Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy welcomed over 400 prosecutors from around the nation to the 41st Annual National Black Prosecutors Association (NBPA) Conference. 

“It was an honor for our office to co-host the NBPA this year, and welcome so many talented prosecutors from around the nation to Boston,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Levy. “Boston is steeped in history, culture and diversity with black lawyers playing a critical role in our criminal justice system at the federal and state level. The week-long conference focused on learning, networking and training opportunities, and it was also wonderful to see the NBPA and our counterparts from across the country embrace all that Boston has to offer. I want to thank the NBPA and the many partners who made this conference a reality.”

Chaired by Rilwan Adeduntan, Chief of the Office’s Narcotics & Money Laundering Unit, the conference serves as a platform for advancing dialogue on key topics such as justice reform, community engagement and the promotion of diversity within the legal profession. Throughout the week, attendees engaged in a series of workshops, panel discussions and networking sessions guided by this year’s conference theme “Educate, Advocate, Innovate: Inspiring the Future of Prosecution.” The U.S. Attorney’s Office is dedicated to supporting the NBPA’s mission and contributing to its ongoing efforts to achieve justice and equity for all. 

The NBPA is the only professional membership organization dedicated to the advancement of Blacks as prosecutors. Founded in 1983, NBPA’s membership is comprised of over 800 prosecutors in the continental United States, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada, including both chief and line prosecutors from local, state and federal offices, as well as law students, former prosecutors and law enforcement personnel. The NBPA is emerging as the international association of Black law enforcement professionals with a reputation for providing education and leadership in the legal profession through its intensive training sessions and multi-disciplined networking.