Hanishi Ali,  an attorney, at Mithras Law Group and a frequent contributor to ISW eSandesh newsletter,  has been appointed by Governor Deval L. Patrick to serve as a State Commissioner on the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW).  

The mission of the Commission is to advance women toward full equality in all areas of life and to promote rights and opportunities for all women.  The Commission exists to provide a permanent, effective voice for women across Massachusetts.  The Commission stands for fundamental freedoms, basic human rights, and the full enjoyment of life for all women throughout their lives.

The Commission provides a permanent, effective voice for Massachusetts women and is comprised of 19 diverse members who are appointed by the Governor, Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Caucus of Women Legislators.

Hanishi Ali is a founding partner at Mithras Law Group and practices international business and US and UK immigration law. Hanishi represents clients’ interests nationally and internationally. 

Attorney Ali says she’s both honored and humbled by the appointment and is looking forward to serving on the Commission.

The MCSW was legislatively created in May 1988 and became operational in early 1999.