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.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
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.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
ABA Journal Survey on the Job Market / Economy
The ABA Journal is surveying lawyers about the job market and the current state of the economy. To contribute to the survey, check out: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9Dhw2g7bX_2bxfq4mW8eB1Cg_3d_3d
Survey results will be published in the January ABA Journal. Answers will be kept confidential and used only in combination with all other responses received.
Survey results will be published in the January ABA Journal. Answers will be kept confidential and used only in combination with all other responses received.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Coffin Lecture Tonight: Judge Judith Kaye, Chief Judge, State of New York
The Honorable Judith Kaye, Chief Judge of the State of New York, will present this year’s Frank M. Coffin Lecture on Law and Public Service.
Judge Kaye serves as the 16th annual Coffin Lecturer. She will deliver her lecture this evening Thursday, November 6, 2008, at 7:00 pm, at the Abromson Community Education Center, located at 88 Bedford Street in Portland, Maine.
The Honorable Judith Kaye was appointed New York State’s Chief Judge in 1993 by Governor Mario M. Cuomo and has served in that position for over 15 years. She was the first woman to serve on the New York Court of Appeals, which she joined as Associate Judge in 1983, and the first woman to occupy the State Judiciary's highest office as Chief Judge. She chairs the Permanent Judicial Commission on Justice for Children and co-chaired the ABA Commission on The American Jury. Judge Kaye served as President of the Conference of Chief Justices and Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Center for State Courts. She is the author of numerous publications dealing with legal process, state constitutional law, women in law, professional ethics and problem-solving courts. A graduate of Barnard College and New York University School of Law, Judge Kaye has received many awards and several honorary degrees.
Established in 1992, the Frank M. Coffin Lecture on Law and Public Service honors a distinguished member of the United States judiciary and a long-time friend of the University of Maine School of Law. Judge Coffin was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965, served as Chief Judge from 1972 to 1983, and assumed Senior status in 1989. A graduate of Bates College and Harvard Law School, Judge Coffin’s commitment to public service spans a wide-ranging career, including roles as a member of Congress, Deputy Administrator of the Agency for International Development, and Chair of the Committee on the U.S. Judicial Branch for the Judicial Conference. Judge Coffin is an active member of the University of Maine School of Law Board of Visitors.
FMI, you can call (207) 780-4344
Judge Kaye serves as the 16th annual Coffin Lecturer. She will deliver her lecture this evening Thursday, November 6, 2008, at 7:00 pm, at the Abromson Community Education Center, located at 88 Bedford Street in Portland, Maine.
The Honorable Judith Kaye was appointed New York State’s Chief Judge in 1993 by Governor Mario M. Cuomo and has served in that position for over 15 years. She was the first woman to serve on the New York Court of Appeals, which she joined as Associate Judge in 1983, and the first woman to occupy the State Judiciary's highest office as Chief Judge. She chairs the Permanent Judicial Commission on Justice for Children and co-chaired the ABA Commission on The American Jury. Judge Kaye served as President of the Conference of Chief Justices and Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Center for State Courts. She is the author of numerous publications dealing with legal process, state constitutional law, women in law, professional ethics and problem-solving courts. A graduate of Barnard College and New York University School of Law, Judge Kaye has received many awards and several honorary degrees.
Established in 1992, the Frank M. Coffin Lecture on Law and Public Service honors a distinguished member of the United States judiciary and a long-time friend of the University of Maine School of Law. Judge Coffin was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965, served as Chief Judge from 1972 to 1983, and assumed Senior status in 1989. A graduate of Bates College and Harvard Law School, Judge Coffin’s commitment to public service spans a wide-ranging career, including roles as a member of Congress, Deputy Administrator of the Agency for International Development, and Chair of the Committee on the U.S. Judicial Branch for the Judicial Conference. Judge Coffin is an active member of the University of Maine School of Law Board of Visitors.
FMI, you can call (207) 780-4344
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