is an attorney in the law firm of Verrill Dana LLP. She handles a variety of employment matters including working with businesses of all sizes to ensure that their policies are in compliance with the latest legal updates and are working effectively for the organization in practice. Ms. Johnston also advocates for clients facing claims before state and federal courts, Maine Human Rights Commission, and Maine Workers' Compensation Board. She is a regular contributor to Verrill's Taking Care of HR Business blog. Ms. Johnston earned her B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Maine and her J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Maine School of Law. She is a member of the Maine Trial Lawyers Association, Maine State Bar Association and American Bar Association.

is a seasoned litigator at Sheehan Phinney, and counselor with a proven track record of success in labor and employment, real estate, and construction law. His deep understanding of business operations and client-focused approach allow him to provide practical, results-oriented solutions to complex legal challenges. In the labor and employment field particularly, Mr. Bouchard counsels and represents companies through all manner of complexities, from claims involving discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour violations to questions involving employee management, executive contracts, employee mobility, and legal compliance. He also maintains an active litigation docket in the real estate and construction fields, where he adeptly represents developers and individuals through all levels of the land use process, including the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Housing Appeals Board and New Hampshire Supreme Court. Mr. Bouchard's deep understanding of commercial leases has also enabled him to navigate complex negotiations and disputes of commercial property, protecting the interests of both landlords and tenants. He earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Stonehill College and his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of New Hampshire School of Law. Mr. Bouchard is admitted to practice law in New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts.

is an attorney with Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson, P.A. where she is a dedicated labor and employment attorney who brings both public and private sector experience to her work. Ms. Eggleston works with public-sector employers, nonprofits, and private clients on a variety of labor and employment matters: Advising on employee discipline, disability accommodations, leave issues, and FLSA compliance, Guiding collective bargaining processes and union-related workplace questions, drafting and reviewing workplace policies to ensure legal compliance, and representing clients before the Maine Human Rights Commission and other agencies. She earned her B.A. degree from the University of Maine and her J.D. degree from the University of Maine School of Law. Ms. Eggleston is a member the Regional Association of Municipal Attorneys (ROMA), chair with MSBA New Lawyers Section Governing Council and also a board member with University of Maine Board of Visitors. She is admitted to practice in Maine.

is a partner and chair of higher education with Fisher & Phillips LLP's Maine office. She advises and defends employers throughout New England in matters involving claims of employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful discharge, as well as disability accommodation, wage and hour laws, whistleblower, and family and medical leave laws. Ms. Theberge has a particular practice focus representing private and public higher education institutions and other schools in employment-related, student-related and Title IX cases, as well as day-to-day advising on student and employment issues and contracts. She is an adjunct professor, employment law with Maine Law School. Mr. Theberge has successfully defended clients in both federal and state courts across Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, as well as before administrative agencies such as the Maine Human Rights Commission and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She also frequently acts as a neutral investigator in sensitive employment matters for both higher education institutions and other employers, addressing issues with care and consideration for all parties involved. Ms. Theberge attended the Institute for Economics and Political Studies, Cambridge, England. She earned her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Dickinson College and her J.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Ms. Theberge is a member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA), Maine State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section (former co-chair), National Conference of Women's Bar Associations (former president) and the American Bar Association, Fellow. She is admitted to practice in Maine, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First and Third circuits, U.S. District Court for the District of Maine, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.

is of counsel with Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC where he is an experienced employment and trial attorney, counseling clients through workplace challenges and strategically resolving employment disputes. He regularly advises employers on sensitive personnel matters, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, workplace investigations – with a strong emphasis on practical, preventative strategies designed to help avoid costly disputes. Additionally, Mr. Grant's broad litigation experience also informs his approach, equipping him to anticipate challenges, stay several steps ahead when representing clients in high-stakes matters, and resolve significant claims through early motion practice and effective negotiation. His experience spans multiple industries, with a focus on healthcare, technology, hospitality, and growing entrepreneurial companies. Mr. Grant earned his B.A. degree in political science and Chinese from Bates College; his M.A. degree, in international environmental policy from Middlebury Institute of International Studies; and his J.D. degree, cum laude; articles editor, Journal of Science and Technology Law from Boston University School of Law. He is a member of the Maine Bar Association and Vermont Bar Association. Mr. Grant is admitted to practice in Maine; U.S. District Court, District of Maine; Vermont; U.S. District Court, District of Vermont; and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

, is the founder of Cann Law, P.C., a seacoast-based firm serving businesses, nonprofits, and individuals across New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine. She advises on business and employment law, contracts, compliance, and privacy/technology-related legal issues, with a practical, plain-English approach. Ms. Cann also presents nationally for business associations and professional organizations, delivering actionable guidance on current legal and operational issues.