The Maine State Bar Association (MSBA) Annual Business Meeting is a pivotal event for legal professionals in Maine, organized by the MSBA to discuss the association's activities, achievements, and future plans. This gathering provides a platform for members to engage with leadership, participate in decision-making processes, and stay informed about developments within the legal community.
The 2026 meeting will feature a President's Report delivered by Rachel D. Okun of Okun Law PLLC, offering insights into the association's progress and strategic direction. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions on old and new business matters pertinent to the MSBA's operations and initiatives.
Scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., the meeting will be held in the Eastland Grand Ballroom at The Westin Portland Harborview, located at 157 High Street, Portland, ME 04101. This central location provides an excellent opportunity for networking among peers and colleagues in the legal profession.
Attendance is highly recommended for MSBA members seeking to stay engaged with the association's activities, contribute to its governance, and connect with fellow legal professionals.
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Speakers(19)
Brandon Boey
Esq. at Camden National Bank
Brandon Boey is the Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Director of Compliance at Camden National Bank in Portland who spoke on retaining a diverse workforce.
Brook Detterman
Esq.
Brook Detterman is an attorney who presented on climate change regulations during the Trump administration.
Cheryl J. Cutliffe
Esq. at Basham & Scott LLC
Cheryl J. Cutliffe is an attorney at Basham & Scott LLC in Brunswick who presented at the conference.
David A. Soley
Esq. at Bernstein Shur
David A. Soley is an attorney at Bernstein Shur in Portland who co-presented at the conference.
Helene Kennedy
Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Workforce Development at MaineHealth
Helene Kennedy is the Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Workforce Development at MaineHealth in Portland who presented at the conference.
Humphrey H.N. Johnson
Esq. at Appreciated Solutions, L.L.C.
Humphrey H.N. Johnson is an attorney at Appreciated Solutions, L.L.C., who provided an overview of how mediation ended decades of political violence in Northern Ireland.
James Monteleone
Esq. at Bernstein Shur
James Monteleone is an attorney at Bernstein Shur in Portland who presented at the conference.
Jason Gootman
Puvema
Jason Gootman is associated with Puvema and provided guidance on self-care for physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Joseph Foltz
Basham & Scott LLC
Joseph Foltz is associated with Basham & Scott LLC in Brunswick and presented at the conference.
Julia Trujillo Luengo
Implementation Director at Maine Dept. of Economic and Community Development
Julia Trujillo Luengo is the Implementation Director at the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development in Augusta who presented at the conference.
Kaitlin Caruso
Esq. at University of Maine School of Law
Kaitlin Caruso is an attorney at the University of Maine School of Law who discussed ethically and effectively advocating for changes in the law.
Kim D. Ringler
Esq. at Ringler Law Firm
Kim D. Ringler is an attorney at Ringler Law Firm in Waldwick, NJ, who co-presented on advocating for changes in the law.
Lauren M. Karam
Esq.
Lauren M. Karam is an attorney who co-presented on climate change regulations during the Trump administration.
Martha Munhall
VP, Human Resources at The Jackson Laboratory
Martha Munhall is the Vice President of Human Resources at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor who spoke at the conference.
Peter DelGreco
President & CEO at Maine & Co.
Peter DelGreco is the President & CEO of Maine & Co. in Portland who spoke at the conference.
Rachel D. Okun
President at Maine State Bar Association
Rachel D. Okun is the President of the Maine State Bar Association and practices law at Okun Law PLLC in Falmouth.
Sanchita Mukherjee
Esq. at Pine Tree Legal Assistance
Sanchita Mukherjee is an attorney at Pine Tree Legal Assistance in Augusta who moderated a panel on retaining a diverse workforce.
Sean Flaherty
Esq. at Basham & Scott LLC
Sean Flaherty is an attorney at Basham & Scott LLC in Brunswick who co-presented at the conference.
Tammie L. Snow
Esq.
Tammie L. Snow is an attorney who addressed professional responsibility in Maine's cannabis era.
Event Details
- Date
- January 29, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Portland, United States
- Eastland Grand Ballroom, The Westin Portland Harborview
- Audience
- MSBA members and legal professionals in Maine