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

Deborah L. Filler, Esq., Chair

Honorable Susan D. Ricci, Vice Chair

Carolina Almonte, Esq.

Lynn Girton, Esq.

Elizabeth Matos, Esq.

Jay McManus, Esq.

Jean Musiker, Esq.

Virgen M. Palermo, Esq.

Evelyn Patsos, Esq.

Anna Schleelein Richardson, Esq.

Leon Smith, Esq.

Janine Solomon, Esq.

Patrick Sparks, 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.