Professor Jon Chapman is closing a remarkable chapter at Maine Law after a decades-long career in public service. Known to students for his practical insight, steady presence, and trademark sense of humor, Chapman leaves behind a legacy shaped by both … Read More
Emily Elmore ’25, did not set out to follow a traditional path after graduating from Maine Law. Instead, she built one, launching her own practice the very day she learned she had passed the bar. But while her trajectory is … Read More
Andrew B. Benson ’88 has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as United States Attorney for the District of Maine. A veteran prosecutor with more than three decades of legal experience, Benson began his career in a district attorney’s office … Read More
Maine Law celebrated the graduation of 87 J.D. candidates and 1 LL.M. candidate on Saturday, May 23 in Portland’s beautiful Merrill Auditorium. degrees. The Class of 2026 included students ranging in age from 20 to 56, with 56 percent Maine … Read More
Even before he arrived at Maine Law, Adam Fortier-Brown ’26 had already built a career centered on public service, policy, and advocacy. After several years working in Washington, D.C., on issues ranging from federal legislation to climate resilience and national … Read More