Maine State Bar Association

06/16/2026

The Summer Bar Conference is next week! Thanks to our generous sponsors and annual partners, we have an exciting conference planned, not to mention a 135th anniversary after-party sponsored by Gideon Asen on Thursday. Reserve your seat today and join us at the Samoset this June 24-26! www.mainebar.org/event/sbc26

06/09/2026

The 135th Anniversary After-Party is set for Thursday night, June 25, at the Summer Bar Conference 🎉

Hosted at the Samoset Resort and generously sponsored by Gideon Asen, the evening will feature an open bar, desserts, and live music by the Dan Campbell Band.

Childcare will also be available onsite for children ages 2–12, with pizza dinner included.

Choose your experience:
• Thursday-only pass (includes After-Party)
• Full conference June 24–26

👉 Register now: www.mainebar.org/event/sbc26

06/05/2026

Come celebrate the people who strengthen Maine's legal community at the Summer Bar Conference June 24-26 at the Samoset in Rockport!

Conference recognition events include:
🏅 Life Member Recognition & In Memoriam
🏅 The John W. Ballou Award honoring Catherine Moore
🏅 The DeTroy Award honoring Jaye Martin
🏅 The PTLA Award for Pro Bono Service honoring Brian Cullen
🏅 Leadership Academy Class of 2026 Graduation

We'll wrap up Thursday evening with an after-party sponsored by Gideon Asen featuring live music by the Don Campbell Band and an open bar. Childcare will be available for children ages 2–12.

Buy tickets: www.mainebar.org/event/sbc26
Email link https://conta.cc/4uWAaPW
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05/28/2026

What an incredible evening.

Our President shares a special thank you to everyone who helped make the MSBA's 135th Anniversary Gala & Silent Auction such a success — from sponsors, staff, and vendors to attendees, donors, and supporters across Maine’s legal community.

And in this video, she reveals just how much was raised to support civil legal aid in Maine. 🎉

Watch the video to hear the impact your support made possible.

05/27/2026

It's time to register for the Summer Bar Conference!

As the MSBA continues celebrating its 135th anniversary, this year’s conference carries forward our yearlong recognition of the Association’s history, community, and impact.

Join us June 24–26 at the Samoset Resort for connection, celebration, and education.

Conference highlights include:
• A nationally recognized Thomas Jefferson historian in anticipation of the nation’s 250th anniversary
• An update on Maine eCourts
• Practical CLE sessions on litigation, AI in legal practice, ethics, wellness, practice management, H&D, and more
• Select sessions available virtually

We’ll also celebrate this year’s Ballou Award recipient, our 50-year Life Members, and the Leadership Academy Class of 2026. In addition, the Campaign for Justice will present the DeTroy Award, and Pine Tree Legal Assistance will present its Award for Pro Bono Service.

Thursday evening, Gideon Asen will host an after-party featuring music by the Don Campbell Band and an open bar. Childcare for children ages 2–12 will also be available.

Register today:
www.mainebar.org/event/sbc26

05/27/2026

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05/21/2026