is an experienced litigator, counselor, and crisis response professional who represents businesses in labor and employment matters involving complex wage and hour, discrimination, regulatory investigations, and labor relations issues. Adept at defense strategy and risk assessment, he strives to provide clients with clear, actionable advice to navigate tough situations and reach outcomes that align with organizational goals. Mr. Binczyk has successfully tried dozens of high stakes jury trials. His labor relations practice includes guiding employers through union campaigns, negotiations and collective bargaining, and representing them in grievances and unfair labor practice charges. Related to his labor practice, Mr. Binczyk also advises public-facing employers on strategies for managing crisis communications and navigating difficult public scenarios. He is skilled in managing the diverse prevention, defense, and communication requirements of organizations that engage regularly with the public. Before joining Fisher & Phillips LLP, Mr. Binczyk was a shareholder with the Portland office of one of Maine’s largest law firms, and was an associate with a Maine employment law boutique. He earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from Amherst College and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Catholic University of American, Columbus School of Law. Mr. Binczyk is admitted in Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Massachusetts. 

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 a partner, chair 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 the Manchester, NH office of Devine, Millimet & Brand, P.A. For the past ten years she has advised clients regarding all areas of labor and employment law and routinely provide instruction and guidance regarding common trends and best practices to ensure my clients manage their employees successfully to cultivate a healthy work environment. Ms. Saglimbene has a wealth of experience in navigating clients through the reasonable accommodation process and investigating potential misconduct in the workplace. She advises managers to effectively discipline employees and to generate successful performance improvement plans when necessary. Ms. Saglimbene's robust litigation experience defending management in claims of discrimination, wrongful termination, and whistleblower reprisal informs my advice to clients and limits the number of conflicts that result in litigation. She earned her BA degree from University of Delaware, MS degree from United States Army War College and JD degree from University of Maine School of Law. Ms. Saglimbene is admitted in Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

is a management employment and labor attorney advising and assisting employers in all areas of employment and labor law. She represents employers before federal and state agencies such as the Department of Labor, Maine Human Rights Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Maine and National Labor Relations Boards. Ms. Newell also performs workplace investigations, drafts and reviews employment policies and represents public and private employers on all matters related to collective bargaining. She is a member of the Maine State Bar Association and Human Resources Association of Eastern Maine (HRAEM). Ms. Newell earned her B.A. degree from Providence College and her J.D. degree from University of Maine School of Law.