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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 41 S E P T E M B E R 2 , 2 0 1 9 were named to the U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers "2020 Best Lawyers in America" list. Preti Flaherty, a law firm in Portland, said 34 of its Maine-based attorneys were named to the U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers "2020 Best Lawyers in America" list. In addition, Bruce Gerrity, administrative and regula- tory law, Daniel Rapaport, personal injury litigation for defendants, and David Van Slyke, environmental law, were named "Lawyer of the Year" honorees. Amy Bowen, a busi- ness insurance account manager at Allen Insurance and Financial in Belfast, achieved the designation of "Accredited Customer Service Representative in Commercial Lines" from the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America. Eaton Peabody, a law firm in Bangor, said 21 of its attorneys were named to the U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers "2020 Best Lawyers in America" list. In addition, Michael Hodgins, land use and zoning law, and David Wakelin, employee benefits law, were named "Lawyer of the Year" honorees. Town & Country Federal Credit Union in Scarborough announced that Michael Jackson, director of stra- tegic initiatives, completed the Credit Union National Association's Management School, a three-year, executive education program. Readiness Associates, a preparedness and risk mitigation firm in Portland, said COO Bruce Brauninger pre- sented at the New Mexico Health Care Association/New Mexico Center for Assisted Living 2019 Convention and Exposition in Albuquerque, N.M. Shaheen & Gordon, a law firm in Portland, said Randall Smith, medical malpractice law: plaintiffs, was named "Lawyer of the Year" in the U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers "2020 Best Lawyers in America" list. Peter Schroeter was also recognized as a "Best Lawyer" in his practice, mediation. September 27 • 8:30am–2:00pm • Cross Insurance Center, Bangor Join MDF for "Maine-Ovation!" S C H E D U L E 8:30am Registration Opens 9:00am–10:00 am Leadership Alumni Breakfast 10:30am–11:00am MDF Annual Business Meeting 11:00am – 2:00pm Maine-Ovation Celebration Lunch and Awards Our 2019 Annual Meeting and celebration of innovative Champions of Economic Development from across the state. 2 0 1 9 AWA R D S William F. King, Jr., Downtown Champion Champion of Education and Workforce Development Champion of Rural Development Kenneth M. Curtis Leadership Award (Leadership Maine) ICL Distinguished Alum Award R E G I S T E R : greentreeevents.regfox.com/2019-mdf-annual-meeting SP ONSORED BY Dajuan Eubanks Maine Red Claws Don Oakes Sea Bags Kevin Hancock Hancock Lumber Richard Cantz Goodwill of Northern New England Sean O'Leary Hussey Seating Company Patricia Weigel Norway Savings Bank PA N E L I S T S REGISTER AT MAINEBIZ.BIZ/CEO Holiday Inn By the Bay, Portland Ticket includes breakfast October 3 7:30–10:30am 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes Six Maine CEOs will each share 10 ideas on their keys to success in business and in life. The discussion will cover everything from how to successfully run and operate a business, to effective ways to motivate and manage people. FOLLOW US @MBEVENTS #MBCEO19 T H I S Y E A R ' S T O P I C The Mainebiz CEO Breakfast Forum brings together a panel of Maine CEOs to share their personal stories of success and learning experiences. YO U ' R E I N V I T E D ! Amy Bowen Michael Jackson