PROPEL, the young members group of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, is excited to introduce the inaugural entreverge Awards, recognizing entrepreneurship and innovation in the greater Portland area business community. Five winners will receive publicity and a package of pro bono consultation services from the greater Portland area’s top business leaders and service providers. Nominate a business now at www.entreverge.com, and join us at the Awards Party on June 25, Register Now!
For entreverge sponsorship opportunities, call Johann Sabbath at 207-781-2982 or johann.sabbath@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Volunteers for a mock trial
On June 30 and July 2, 2009, the Clerk’s Office will host two separate groups of high school students from the Upward Bound program at USM. Upward Bound serves income-eligible students, providing them with guidance and support to graduate from high school and prepare for college. For more information about Upward Bound at USM, visit: http://usm.maine.edu/upwardbound/Pages/WhatisUB1.html
To ensure an enjoyable and educational experience for the students, the Clerk’s Office is looking for volunteers from the Bar to assist students with a semi-scripted mock trial to be held in one of our courtrooms. The mock trial, including preparation and debriefing, will probably take 1 ½ to 2 hours. No preparation is required of the volunteers.
Will your firm have law student associates on staff this summer? If you think that your student associates would be interested in volunteering, the Clerk’s Office is also hoping to give the Upward Bound students an opportunity to interact with law students and/or recent law school graduates who could talk about their career choices and educational experiences.
If you are interested in volunteering and/or have any questions, please contact:
Renee M. Bender, renee@med.uscourts.gov
(207) 780-3356 ext. 2219
To ensure an enjoyable and educational experience for the students, the Clerk’s Office is looking for volunteers from the Bar to assist students with a semi-scripted mock trial to be held in one of our courtrooms. The mock trial, including preparation and debriefing, will probably take 1 ½ to 2 hours. No preparation is required of the volunteers.
Will your firm have law student associates on staff this summer? If you think that your student associates would be interested in volunteering, the Clerk’s Office is also hoping to give the Upward Bound students an opportunity to interact with law students and/or recent law school graduates who could talk about their career choices and educational experiences.
If you are interested in volunteering and/or have any questions, please contact:
Renee M. Bender, renee@med.uscourts.gov
(207) 780-3356 ext. 2219
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
NLS discount on the Portland Stage Company's production of "Trying" this Saturday at 8 pm
NLS members have a 48-hour window to get 30% off on tickets to the Portland Stage Company’s production of “Trying” if the NLS can identify at least 10 individuals that would like to attend this Saturday’s 8 PM production. We have pre-reserved 10 seats in the center for anyone that would like to attend. Discounted tickets cost $31.75 each. The play description is as follows:
--Trying by Joanna McClelland Glass
http://www.portlandstage.com/
Judge Francis Biddle, the elderly and irascible former Attorney General, has little patience for his fresh-faced young secretary. But through battles over grammar and beliefs, their strained relationship grows into mutual respect, and eventually, true friendship. This witty and poignant account of the inevitable adventure of growing old was inspired by the playwright’s personal experiences as Biddle’s secretary.
Any takers? Significant others/children are invited to attend if accompanied by NLS members. Email nlsmainestatebar@gmail.com to reserve a seat. You must email prior to 5 pm this Thursday to be included, as we must collectively pay the theatre by then.
--Trying by Joanna McClelland Glass
http://www.portlandstage.com/
Judge Francis Biddle, the elderly and irascible former Attorney General, has little patience for his fresh-faced young secretary. But through battles over grammar and beliefs, their strained relationship grows into mutual respect, and eventually, true friendship. This witty and poignant account of the inevitable adventure of growing old was inspired by the playwright’s personal experiences as Biddle’s secretary.
Any takers? Significant others/children are invited to attend if accompanied by NLS members. Email nlsmainestatebar@gmail.com to reserve a seat. You must email prior to 5 pm this Thursday to be included, as we must collectively pay the theatre by then.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
More Info on Hockey Night in Portland
For those of you attending the NLS Portland Pirates event tomorrow, tickets will be available at the will call window at the Civic Center. Some of those attending will be meeting at Flask on Spring Street at 6:30 for a beer before the game. Hope to see you there!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
HOCKEY NIGHT IN PORTLAND!
Come see the Portland Pirates for $12! The New Lawyer’s Section of the Maine State Bar Association is sponsoring a Pirates game on Friday, March 20th. Ordinarily tickets are $17, but we were able to get a special group rate for $5 off. This is an excellent opportunity to get together with your peers and colleagues (and adversaries) in a family friendly social setting. If you would like to attend please send a check payable to the MSBA to:
Mark Beaumont
Eaton Peabody
80 Exchange St.
PO Box 1210
Bangor, ME 04402
In addition, please RSVP Frank Bishop (fbishop@pierceatwood.com) with the number of tickets you are buying, so that we can work with Pirates to make sure there are enough tickets available. We have reserved 30 seats, but can expand to 50 if there is enough interest. If you have any questions about this event call Frank at 207-791-1230.
Mark Beaumont
Eaton Peabody
80 Exchange St.
PO Box 1210
Bangor, ME 04402
In addition, please RSVP Frank Bishop (fbishop@pierceatwood.com) with the number of tickets you are buying, so that we can work with Pirates to make sure there are enough tickets available. We have reserved 30 seats, but can expand to 50 if there is enough interest. If you have any questions about this event call Frank at 207-791-1230.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Silent Partners -- Confidential coaching through challenging procedural or legal issues!
Hey newish lawyers! We've had multiple NLS people get asked how junior Maine attorneys can get some "advice" from more senior lawyers on specific technical questions or new procedural issues they're facing. Well, the MSBA has provided a solution that should be of great interest to everyone. . .
In a low-key, yet supportive way, the Maine State Bar Association offers a program to assist lawyers in dealing with problems in substantive and administrative areas of law where there may be a lack of familiarity or comfort in helping a client.
The program is open to all members of the Bar, from the newest members to those of long standing, who find themselves challenged by new or unfamiliar areas of the law where some help and guidance would benefit both the practitioner and the client.
Silent Partners contemplates a telephone consult with another practitioner to give you some pointers and direction. It may work out to a referral or a co-counsel relationship with a mentor attorney-but that is not required or expected. Most lawyers who use Silent Partners need some focused guidance and encouragement from someone who knows what they are talking about. It is only a phone call away. The program provides confidentiality recognized by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court in Maine Bar Rule 7.3(o).
The Silent Partners program is chaired by Peter J. DeTroy III, Esquire, who can be reached at the following contact info - he will facilitate your participation in this service:
Norman Hanson & DeTroy LLC
P O Box 4600
Portland, ME 04112
pdetroy@nhdlaw.com
Phone: (207) 774-7000
Fax: (207) 775-0806
In a low-key, yet supportive way, the Maine State Bar Association offers a program to assist lawyers in dealing with problems in substantive and administrative areas of law where there may be a lack of familiarity or comfort in helping a client.
The program is open to all members of the Bar, from the newest members to those of long standing, who find themselves challenged by new or unfamiliar areas of the law where some help and guidance would benefit both the practitioner and the client.
Silent Partners contemplates a telephone consult with another practitioner to give you some pointers and direction. It may work out to a referral or a co-counsel relationship with a mentor attorney-but that is not required or expected. Most lawyers who use Silent Partners need some focused guidance and encouragement from someone who knows what they are talking about. It is only a phone call away. The program provides confidentiality recognized by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court in Maine Bar Rule 7.3(o).
The Silent Partners program is chaired by Peter J. DeTroy III, Esquire, who can be reached at the following contact info - he will facilitate your participation in this service:
Norman Hanson & DeTroy LLC
P O Box 4600
Portland, ME 04112
pdetroy@nhdlaw.com
Phone: (207) 774-7000
Fax: (207) 775-0806
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
New Lawyers Section Election Results
The election of the 2009 governing board of the New Lawyers Section of the Maine State Bar Association is now closed. Your 2009 governing board is:
Chair
Shane Wright, Isaacson & Raymond, Lewiston
Chair-elect
Frank Bishop, Pierce Atwood, Portland
Immediate Past Chair
Scott Quigley, Laskoff & Associates, Lewiston
Secretary
Mikaela Sturrock, Elliot & MacLean, Camden
Treasurer
Mark Beaumont, Eaton Peabody, Bangor
MSBA Board of Governors Representative
Peter Felmly, Drummond Woodsum, Portland
SBA Representative (term ends upon election of new SBA president)
Nathanial Hull, University of Maine School of Law, Portland
Directors
Justin Weiss, Digital Policy Group, York
Hanna Sanders, Legal Services for the Elderly, Scarborough
Felicity Soles, International Association of Privacy Professionals, York
Jason Dionne, Isaacson & Raymond, Lewiston
Jeffrey Schwartz, Jeffrey A. Schwartz, LLC, P.A., South Portland
Stacey Stitham, Brann & Isaacson, Lewiston
Courtney Beer, PTLA, Portland
Amanda Doherty, Strike, Goodwin & O’Brien, Portland
Chelsea Fournier, Preti Flaherty, Portland
Congrats to those who won a spot; welcome to the new members; welcome back to the incumbents! 2009 is shaping up to be a good year with a lot of events. Stay tuned for further information . . .
Chair
Shane Wright, Isaacson & Raymond, Lewiston
Chair-elect
Frank Bishop, Pierce Atwood, Portland
Immediate Past Chair
Scott Quigley, Laskoff & Associates, Lewiston
Secretary
Mikaela Sturrock, Elliot & MacLean, Camden
Treasurer
Mark Beaumont, Eaton Peabody, Bangor
MSBA Board of Governors Representative
Peter Felmly, Drummond Woodsum, Portland
SBA Representative (term ends upon election of new SBA president)
Nathanial Hull, University of Maine School of Law, Portland
Directors
Justin Weiss, Digital Policy Group, York
Hanna Sanders, Legal Services for the Elderly, Scarborough
Felicity Soles, International Association of Privacy Professionals, York
Jason Dionne, Isaacson & Raymond, Lewiston
Jeffrey Schwartz, Jeffrey A. Schwartz, LLC, P.A., South Portland
Stacey Stitham, Brann & Isaacson, Lewiston
Courtney Beer, PTLA, Portland
Amanda Doherty, Strike, Goodwin & O’Brien, Portland
Chelsea Fournier, Preti Flaherty, Portland
Congrats to those who won a spot; welcome to the new members; welcome back to the incumbents! 2009 is shaping up to be a good year with a lot of events. Stay tuned for further information . . .
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Young Lawyers Happy Hour TODAY!
Sorry for the short notice, but a group of young Portland lawyers have put together a monthly happy hour which will take place today, Wednesday, December 17th from 5-7 at RiRa. This is an excellent opportunity to hobnob with attorneys from other firms and disciplines.
The event has been organized by Kristy Smith at Preti Flaherty, among others. Hope to see you there.
The event has been organized by Kristy Smith at Preti Flaherty, among others. Hope to see you there.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Best Law Blawgs 2008
The 2nd annual ABA Journal top 100 Law Blawgs are listed in this month's magazine.
From the article:
"This year, blogs that aren't updated at least weekly- no matter how interesting- often didn't make the grade. We put a premium on blogs that broke news in 2008, or were among the first to provide trenchant analysis of one or more breaking legal news stories. We also gave props to bloggers who made the most of audio or video (in our new podcast category) or social networking applications."
Check out the list in the December issue...perhaps a peek at Taxgirl may help you when 2009 rolls around!
From the article:
"This year, blogs that aren't updated at least weekly- no matter how interesting- often didn't make the grade. We put a premium on blogs that broke news in 2008, or were among the first to provide trenchant analysis of one or more breaking legal news stories. We also gave props to bloggers who made the most of audio or video (in our new podcast category) or social networking applications."
Check out the list in the December issue...perhaps a peek at Taxgirl may help you when 2009 rolls around!
Monday, December 1, 2008
Nominees for 2009 Governing Council
The nominating committee of the New Lawyers Section governing board is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2009 governing council of the New Lawyers Section of the Maine State Bar Association. The nominees are:
Chair-elect
Frank Bishop, Pierce Atwood, Portland
Secretary
Joseph Bethony, Gross, Minsky, and Mogul, Bangor
Mikaela Sturrock, Elliot & MacLean, Camden
Treasurer
Mark Beaumont, Eaton Peabody, Bangor
Director (9 positions open)
Justin Weiss, Digital Policy Group, York
Hanna Sanders, Legal Services for the Elderly, Scarborough
Felicity Soles, International Association of Privacy Professionals, York
Jason Dionne, Isaacson & Raymond, Lewiston
Jason Barrett, Eaton Peabody, Ellsworth
Jeffrey Schwartz, Jeffrey A. Schwartz, LLC, P.A., South Portland
Stacey Stitham, Brann & Isaacson, Lewiston
Courtney Beer, PTLA, Portland
Amanda Doherty, Strike, Goodwin & O’Brien, Portland
Chelsea Fournier, Preti Flaherty, Portland
Tony Haagan, Preti Flaherty, Portland.
The election will occur in mid-December and NLS members should receive a ballot by email on or before December 15, 2008. If you do not receive access to a ballot and want access, please contact Scott Quigley, chair of the governing council, at Laskoff & Associates in Lewiston.
Chair-elect
Frank Bishop, Pierce Atwood, Portland
Secretary
Joseph Bethony, Gross, Minsky, and Mogul, Bangor
Mikaela Sturrock, Elliot & MacLean, Camden
Treasurer
Mark Beaumont, Eaton Peabody, Bangor
Director (9 positions open)
Justin Weiss, Digital Policy Group, York
Hanna Sanders, Legal Services for the Elderly, Scarborough
Felicity Soles, International Association of Privacy Professionals, York
Jason Dionne, Isaacson & Raymond, Lewiston
Jason Barrett, Eaton Peabody, Ellsworth
Jeffrey Schwartz, Jeffrey A. Schwartz, LLC, P.A., South Portland
Stacey Stitham, Brann & Isaacson, Lewiston
Courtney Beer, PTLA, Portland
Amanda Doherty, Strike, Goodwin & O’Brien, Portland
Chelsea Fournier, Preti Flaherty, Portland
Tony Haagan, Preti Flaherty, Portland.
The election will occur in mid-December and NLS members should receive a ballot by email on or before December 15, 2008. If you do not receive access to a ballot and want access, please contact Scott Quigley, chair of the governing council, at Laskoff & Associates in Lewiston.
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