Members of the Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee are appointed by the Supreme Judicial Court for a term of four years.

Honorable Jay Blitzman

Helene Busby, Esq.

Jenny Chou, Esq.

Deborah L. Filler, Esq., Chair

Lynn Girton, Esq.

Jean Musiker, Esq.

Virgen M. Palermo, Esq.

Honorable Susan D. Ricci, Vice Chair

Anna Schleelein Richardson, Esq.

Leon Smith, Esq.

Patrick Sparks, Esq.

Ashley Straker, Esq.

Lisa Thurau, Esq.

Valerie Zolezzi-Wyndham, Esq.

On behalf of the clients of Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee, we thank all past and present MHLAC Board members for their committment of time and expertise to ensure MHLAC continues to thrive serving its mission thoughout Massachusetts.