Maine State Bar Association

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

05/21/2026

We had so much fun with the photo booth at the 135th Anniversary Gala & Silent Auction! Many thanks to our sponsors who made this event possible:

⭐️ Justice Champion: Spruce Mountain Wealth Partners
⭐️ Leadership Circle: Mann Law and Verrill
⭐️Advocates: Law Offices of Joe Bornstein, Okun Law, and Peter Thompson & Associates
⭐️ Partners: Berman & Simmons, Edwards Jones Office of Jason A. Seymour, Fisher Phillips, Garmey Law, Geiger, Gideon Asen, Integrated Tax Consultants, and Perkins Thompson
⭐️ Friends: Camden Law LLP, Cloutier Carrillo, Old Republic Title Insurance Co., Skelton Taintor & Abbott, and Wood Consulting Group
⭐️ Host Committee: Laura O'Hanlon
⭐️ Presidents' Circle: Ginger Davis, Thaddeus Day, Jonathan Dunitz, Diane Dusini, Robert Hirshon, Susan Hunter, David Levesque, John Logan, Kelly McDonald, Hon. Andrew Mead, Hon. Stephen Nelson, Dana Prescott, and Mary Schendel
⭐️ Donor: CN Wealth Management
⭐️ Balloon Decor: Castles in the Sky Events
⭐️ Auctioneer Services: Terry Garmey

05/19/2026

What a night! ✨

We were thrilled to welcome members, colleagues, sponsors, and friends to the Maine State Bar Association’s 135th Anniversary Gala & Silent Auction.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone year and support access to justice initiatives throughout Maine. We loved seeing everyone arrive and enjoying the evening together.

More event highlights and photos coming soon!

05/15/2026

It's finally here! Tonight is the MSBA's 135th Anniversary Gala & Silent Auction and we have some fun last-minute auction donations.

If you haven't bought your tickets, there are a few left. Don't miss out!

www.mainebar.org/event/gala26