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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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ICE, Immigration Holds, and Criminal Defense: a Current Perspective (Dinner & Discussion)
ICE, Immigration Holds, and Criminal Defense: a Current Perspective (Dinner & Discussion)
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Jul 24, 2025, 5:30 PM
Portland - DiMillo's On The Water
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To join the national organization, please visit the Federalist Society by clicking this link. (Membership in the national organization is not required to participate in Maine Lawyers Chapter events, but it offers discounts on programming as well as occasional invitations to members-only events.)

Upcoming EVENTS
  • Supreme Court Roundup At Sea with Hon. John K. Bush
    Supreme Court Roundup At Sea with Hon. John K. Bush
    Supreme Court Roundup At Sea with Hon. John K. Bush
    Sat, Aug 23
    Bailey Island - The Schooner ALERT
    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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Events
  • 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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  • Thu, Jun 06
    Jun 06, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Portland - DiMillo's On The Water, 25 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    Please join the Maine Lawyers Chapter for a small dinner & discussion with Former Kentucky Solicitor General Chad Meredith on "The Importance of an Oath: the Obligations & Roles of Attorneys General and Solicitors General in Defending the Rule of Law."
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  • Tue, May 21
    May 21, 2024, 5:30 PM
    Portland - Rí Rá Irish Pub, 72 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    Please join the Maine Lawyers Chapter for an informal after-work get-together of practitioners and recent law school graduates to discuss the current Supreme Court docket or just share a beer with colleagues. Beverages and light appetizers will be provided.
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  • Thu, Mar 28
    Mar 28, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    DiMillo's On The Water, 25 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    Please join the Maine Lawyers Chapter for a small dinner & discussion with Professor Christopher T. Brooks of East Stroudsburg University. Professor Brooks has written extensively on race in America. As usual, members and non-members alike are welcome.
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  • Tue, Dec 19
    Dec 19, 2023, 5:00 PM
    Armory Lounge, 20 Milk St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    Please join the Maine Lawyers Chapter for a holiday happy hour featuring Sam Patten, author of the newly released book "Dangerous Company" and a direct descendant of Federalist Papers author John Jay. (See Sam's bio below to learn more about his past life!)
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  • Fri, Oct 27
    Oct 27, 2023, 12:00 PM
    DiMillo's On The Water , 25 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    Please join the Maine Lawyers Chapter for lunch and discussion with Hon. John K. Bush of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. We welcome members and non-members, lawyers and non-lawyers.
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  • Wed, Aug 23
    Aug 23, 2023, 10:15 AM – 1:30 PM
    68 Garrison Cove Rd, Bailey Island, ME 04003, USA
    Please join the Maine Lawyers Chapter for a casual lunch and a roundup of notable decisions from the 2022-2023 Supreme Court Term with Zack Smith, Legal Fellow and Manager of the Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Program at The Heritage Foundation's Edwin Meese III Center.
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  • Thu, Aug 03
    Aug 03, 2023, 5:30 PM
    Novare Res Bier Cafe, 4 Canal Plaza #1, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    Please join the Maine Lawyers Chapter for an informal after-work get-together of practitioners and recent law school graduates to discuss recent Supreme Court Rulings or just share a beer with colleagues. Beverages and light appetizers will be provided.
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  • Thu, May 25
    May 25, 2023, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    David's Restaurant, 22 Monument Sq, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    Please join the Maine Lawyers Chapter for dinner and discussion with author, historian, and entrepreneur Logan Beirne, whose book Blood of Tyrants: George Washington and the Forging of the Presidency, won the Colby Award for best military history.
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