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Maine Lawyers Chapter
 of the
Federalist Society

Our MISSION

The Maine Lawyers Chapter aims to provide a forum for open dialogue among lawyers, law students, legal experts, businesspeople, and ordinary citizens who take an interest in matters of local, state, and national public policy. Most of our Chapter's events are open to all, and they provide an excellent opportunity for citizens to discuss and debate hot-button legal and social issues of our time.

 

More generally, the Federalist Society works to foster a greater appreciation for the separation of powers; federalism; limited constitutional government; and the rule of law in protecting individual and collective liberty. The Federalist Society is active nationwide with Lawyers Chapters, a Student Division, and a Faculty Division. Membership in the national organization is likewise open to all.

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Who We Are

​The Maine Lawyers Chapter does not have a formal membership, although many attendees of our programs are members of the national Federalist Society. 

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Our attendees include lawyers and non-lawyers alike. All are welcome.

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Stephanie Anderson on the Power of the Prosecutor
Stephanie Anderson on the Power of the Prosecutor
7 DAYS TO THE EVENT
Oct 27, 2026, 5:30 PM
DiMillo's
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Upcoming EVENTS
  • Stephanie Anderson on the Power of the Prosecutor
    Stephanie Anderson on the Power of the Prosecutor
    Stephanie Anderson on the Power of the Prosecutor
    Tue, Oct 27
    DiMillo's
    Please join the Maine Lawyer Chapter for a lively dinner and discussion featuring Stephanie Anderson, Cumberland County District Attorney from 1990 through 2018. 1 hour of CLE credit is anticipated. Dinner and beverages included. Parking will be validated.
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Events
  • Tue, Oct 27
    Oct 27, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    DiMillo's, 25 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    Please join the Maine Lawyer Chapter for a lively dinner and discussion featuring Stephanie Anderson, Cumberland County District Attorney from 1990 through 2018. 1 hour of CLE credit is anticipated. Dinner and beverages included. Parking will be validated.
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  • Wed, Sep 30
    Sep 30, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Man & Oak, 44 Oak St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    Please join the Maine Lawyers Chapter for a very special evening featuring Robert Alt of the Buckeye Institute, who will discuss current federal litigation on the right to home distilling, with a tasting of four special bottles of bourbon. Approved for 1.00 CLE hour.
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  • Wed, Sep 16
    Sep 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Andy's Old Port Pub, 94 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    Please join the Maine Lawyers Chapter for a happy hour-style networking event and a CLE program with Nebraska Solicitor General Cody Barnett, who will discuss the horizontal separation of powers with a focus on current litigation. Accredited in Maine for 1.00 CLE hour. Beverages and appetizers provided.
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  • Thu, Jul 02
    Jul 02, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Andy's Old Port Pub, 94 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    Please join the Maine Lawyer Chapter of the Federalist Society for a happy hour to celebrate America's 250th birthday. As usual, lawyers, non-lawyers, and students will discuss matters of current interest. Beverages and light appetizers will be provided.
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  • Thu, Jun 11
    Jun 11, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    DiMillo's, 25 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    June 11, 5:30 p.m. @ DiMillo's in Portland - 1 hour CLE is CONFIRMED, including 1 hour H&D Credit (recognition and avoidance of harassment and discriminatory communication and conduct) - with special guest Ilya Shapiro. Signed copies of Mr. Shapiro's book Lawless will be available at the dinner.
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  • Tue, Feb 24
    Feb 24, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    DiMillo's, 25 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    Please join the Maine Lawyer Chapter for dinner & a lively discussion with the Maine Wire's editor-in-chief, Steve Robinson. Dinner and drinks included. Parking will be validated.
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  • Tue, Feb 03
    Feb 03, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Andy's Old Port Pub, 94 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    Please join the Maine Lawyers Chapter for a happy hour-style networking event and a CLE program with law professor and constitutional scholar Donald J. Kochan, who will discuss hot-button climate change litigation matters. 1 hour of CLE credit anticipated. Beverages and light appetizers included.
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  • Wed, Oct 29
    Oct 29, 2025, 5:30 PM
    DiMillo's, 25 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    Please join the Maine Lawyers Chapter for dinner and a CLE program with author, historian, and entrepreneur Logan Beirne, who is a direct descendant of James Madison and who promises fresh insight on executive power--from the Founding Era.
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  • Sat, Aug 23
    Aug 23, 2025, 10:15 AM
    Bailey Island - The Schooner ALERT, 68 Garrison Cove Bailey Island, ME 04003
    Please join the Maine Lawyers Chapter for a casual lunch and a roundup of notable decisions from the 2024-2025 Supreme Court Term. Featuring: Hon. John K. Bush, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
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  • Thu, Jul 24
    Jul 24, 2025, 5:30 PM
    Portland - DiMillo's On The Water, 25 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    Please join the Maine Lawyers Chapter for dinner & discussion with H. Jared Doster, a Florida intellectual property attorney who moonlights as a public defender.
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  • Thu, Jun 05
    Jun 05, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Portland - Andy's Old Port Pub, 94 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    Join the Maine Lawyers Chapter for an informal after-work-get-together to discuss any relevant topics of current interest. Beverages and light appetizers will be provided. As always, we welcome everyone from the community, lawyers and non-lawyers alike!
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  • Thu, Apr 24
    Apr 24, 2025, 5:30 PM
    Portland - DiMillo's On the Water, 25 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    Please join the Maine Lawyers Chapter for a dinner and discussion with Doug Bandow, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute. He will discuss constitutional and legislative concerns posed by China as we explore means of defending free society and the rule of law against the current threat.
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  • Tue, Mar 18
    Mar 18, 2025, 5:30 PM
    Portland - DiMillo's On the Water, 25 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    Please join the Maine Lawyers Chapter for a dinner and discussion with attorney Robert "Bobby" Charles. Mr. Charles is a Mainer, was Assistant Secretary of State under Colin Powell, and has authored multiple books including Cherish America.
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  • Thu, Dec 05
    Dec 05, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Portland - Andy's Old Port Pub, 94 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    Please join the Maine Lawyers Chapter for an informal after-work get-together of practitioners and law students to discuss the current Supreme Court docket, other matters of interest, or just share a beer with colleagues. Beverages and light appetizers will be provided.
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  • Thu, Oct 10
    Oct 10, 2024, 5:30 PM
    Portland - Andy's Old Port Pub, 94 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    Mr. Sullivan, Former Assistant Solicitor General of Texas, will discuss religious liberty litigation, touching on recent cases, religious liberty class actions, and religious liberty concerns for businesses. 1 hour CLE Anticipated - Pending Approval. Dinner and Refreshments included.
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  • Sat, Aug 24
    Aug 24, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
    The Schooner Alert, 68 Garrison Cove Bailey Island, ME 04003
    Please join the Maine Lawyers Chapter for a casual lunch and a roundup of notable decisions from the 2023-2024 Supreme Court Term. Featuring: Hon. Raag Singhal, Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida. We will sail Casco Bay from Bailey Island on a classic schooner.
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  • Sat, Jul 27
    Jul 27, 2024, 6:00 AM
    Mt Katahdin, Northeast Piscataquis, ME 04462, USA
    An inaugural Katahdin group hike, via the Hunt Trail. A group of up to 12 will hike Katahdin -- we have two parking spots reserved!
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  • Fri, Jul 26
    Jul 26, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Bangor - Timber Bar and Kitchen, 22 Bass Park Blvd, Bangor, ME 04401, USA
    Please join the Maine Lawyers Chapter for a happy hour and discussion with attorney Robert Alt of the Buckeye Institute to learn from his experience leading the Institute and ascending the world's tallest peaks.
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