State Senator Lydia Edwards has been named an Equal Justice Works 40×40 Alumni Changemaker. Edwards, a 2014 alum of the program, currently serves as a State Senator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Equal Justice Works recently launched the 40×40 campaign to mark the organization’s 40th anniversary and celebrate four decades of impact. The nonprofit dedicates itself to mobilizing public service attorneys to bridge the justice gap for underserved communities. Highlighting the scale of their ongoing work, in 2025 alone, 190 Equal Justice Works fellows provided legal services to nearly 14,000 clients and generated approximately 1,900 legal resources and training sessions nationwide.
Senator Edwards’ selection for this anniversary list highlights her roots as a public-interest attorney and her continued advocacy in the Massachusetts legislature. Representing the 1st Suffolk and Middlesex District, she has consistently prioritized constituent needs by championing expanded affordable housing, strong protections for workers and renters, and debt-free community college.
Local residents can connect with Senator Edwards at her upcoming community coffee hour:
• Saturday, October 10 at 12:30 p.m.
• Simon’s Winthrop Bookstore, 152 Shirley Street, Winthrop
• For additional legislative updates, visit lydiaedwards.org
Equal Justice Works is the nation’s largest facilitator of opportunities in public interest law. Since 1986, the organization has created opportunities for law students and lawyers to expand access to justice and bring lasting change to underserved communities across the country. Equal Justice Works has mobilized more than 2,650 Fellows, of which more than 85 percent remain in public service. For more information, visit equaljusticeworks.org.