Jason Scally Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma

In this senior-level position, I manage a dedicated department of communications professionals and lead the internal (member-focused) and external (public, media) communications efforts for the Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA), including media outreach, social media, digital/print marketing, website content, speech writing, advertising, publishing and design.As the primary media liaison, I direct the MBA’s outreach efforts, field press inquiries and connect members of the media to MBA-related sources who serve as legal experts. I also oversee all MBA publications as publisher and editor, including the Lawyers eJournal (weekly eNewsletter), Section Review (bi-monthly online publication) and Massachusetts Law Review (printed quarterly scholarly journal).Notable accomplishments include initiating the logo change from MBA seal to current “MassBar” logo to increase visibility (2014) and launching the MBA's first-ever podcast (2016), where I continue to serve as producer for the MassBar Beat, now hosted by longtime WBZ newscaster Jordan Rich.

Boston, Ma

Designated writer for international AmLaw 100 firm. Ensured uniformity in tone, content and style in all firm publications. Wrote and edited practice descriptions and other marketing copy for web and print collateral. Served as primary ad writer. Handled both internal and external communications, including messaging from firm leaders, client communications and award submissions. Managed and collaborated closely with the firm's in-house designer. Published a regular internal, firm-wide newsletter. Played key writing/editing roles in website redesign and branding initiatives. Served as a writing/editing resource for lawyers and staff.

Boston, Ma

Edited news and feature stories under deadlines for separate weekly, Dolan Media-owned newspapers covering the legal communities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Developed and approved newspaper artwork and design. Coached writers and provided weekly feedback. Conducted weekly staff meetings. Coordinated and periodically led monthly Board of Editors meetings. Managed recruitment process. Administered Internet Listserv for lawyers. Edited quarterly newsletters for two Massachusetts bar associations under a joint-publishing agreement. Contributed stories to “Exhibit A,” a monthly magazine on the law for the general public. Served as in-house photographer, responsible for article artwork, company events and staff training.

Boston, Ma

Reported on cases, issues and trends affecting lawyers and judges. Wrote multiple news and feature stories on strict deadlines each week, often breaking down complex court decisions into easy-to-understand, readable articles. Interviewed lawyers, judges, business leaders and politicians. Served as in-house photographer. Administered Internet Listserv. Honored with “First Amendment Award,” May 2005, from the Massachusetts Association of Court-Appointed Attorneys for coverage of the quest for higher pay by lawyers who represent the indigent. Earned performance-based promotion to Managing Editor, January 2005.

Represented claimants seeking Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Attended hearings across the United States and Puerto Rico.

J.D., Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Clinical experience, SULS Landlord/Tenant Clinic, Chelsea, MA, 1997-1998Jurisprudence Award (top grade).

B.A., History, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Chi Phi Fraternity, Swim TeamStudy abroad: London, England, Fall 1993, University of London - Birkbeck College.