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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 29 S E P T E M B E R 1 8 , 2 0 2 3 [ A C H I E V E M E N T S ] Drummond Woodsum, a law firm in Portland, said that 39 of its Maine- based lawyers were included in the Best Lawyers in America. e list includes 11 attorneys named Ones to Watch and six others, in nine prac- tice areas, who were recognized as Lawyer of the Year for 2024. The Boulos Co., a commercial real estate firm in Portland, announced that Chris Paszyc earned dual SIOR designa- tion in the office and industrial sectors. Paszyc, a partner and broker at the firm, is the fourth person in Maine to secure the dual designation. Khmer Maine, a nonpartisan, com- munity organization working to improve the quality of life and the social and economic well-being of Cambodians in Maine, named Shenna Bellows, secretary of state, and Amy Arata, assistant republi- can leader, as its "Friend of the Cambodian Community" award winners during its annual din- ner. Others recognized were the Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition as the organization's "Outstand- ing Community Partner Award" winner; Theary Leng Ryder as the "Excellence in Community Ser- vice Award" recipient; and Golden Wat Cognac as the "Outstanding Cambodian Business." Berman & Simmons, a law firm in Lewiston, said that six of its attor- neys were listed as Best Lawyers in America for 2024 and three others were cited as Ones to Watch. Shaheen & Gordon, a law firm in Dover, N.H., said that two of its Maine-based attorneys were listed as Best Lawyers in America for 2024. Sea Bags, a manufacturer and retailer in Portland, was selected as a "Legacy Business" by the U.S. Small Business Administration as part of the SBA's celebration of the 70th anniversary as a federal agency. Looking for exciting business events? Go to mainebiz.biz/calendar to view and post events. @ Strategic HR at Mt. Washington www.strategichrmw.com Retreat for HR Leaders O c t o b e r 2 2 - 2 4 , 2 0 2 3 O m n i M t . W a s h i n g t o n R e s o r t | B r e t t o n W o o d s , N H The Mainebiz CEO Breakfast Forum will bring together a panel of Maine CEOs and leaders to share their personal stories of success and learning experiences. MEET THE PANEL S TAY TU NED FOR M OR E PANELI S TS Brian Corcoran Jacqueline Edmondson James Herber t Elizabeth McLellan Tom Watson 60 IDEAS IN 60 MINUTES SP ONSORED BY REGISTER TODAY AT MAINEBIZ.BIZ/CEO23 October 11 / 7:30–10:30am / Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown Chris Paszyc