Politics & Government

Framingham Native Sisitsky Grabs Superior Court Nomination

Adam Sisitsky was nominated as an associate justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court by Gov. Maura Healey earlier this month.

FRAMINGHAM, MA — A Framingham local was one of two nominees for an associate justice position of the Massachusetts Superior Court.

Adam Sisitsky, a litigator and trial lawyer practicing at Mintz in Boston, was nominated alongside Springfield-based attorney Tracy Duncan. Sisitsky lives in Framingham and is the son of Mayor Charlie Sisitsky.

“I’m proud to nominate two experienced attorneys to the Superior Court. Adam Sisitsky and Tracy Duncan share our commitment to making Massachusetts stronger by upholding justice, equity and the rule of law,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We thank the Governor’s Council in advance for their diligent consideration of these two nominations.”

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“Tracy and Adam stand out not only for their distinguished legal careers, but also their involvement in their communities,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “We are confident that they would both be effective Superior Court judges, and we are proud to submit their names for consideration by the Governor’s Council.”

Sisitsky began his legal career in 1997 at Mintz and currently serves as co-chair of the firm’s Securities Litigation practice.

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He has experience leading litigation defense strategies, managing internal investigations and responding to government enforcement actions across various sectors, including life sciences, health care and financial services.

He has also been actively involved in initiatives that support pro bono legal services work and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal sector, according to a news release.

Sisitsky is currently a board member and secretary of the Independent Jewish Community, Inc., and actively involved in Framingham youth sports.

He was previously chair of the Joint Bar Committee on Judicial Appointments, chair of the Framingham Board of Health, a corporate member of Greater Boston Legal Services and a board member of the Target Cancer Foundation.

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