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V O L . X X X I N O. X X V I N OV E M B E R 1 7 , 2 0 2 5 22 L AW / P O L I C Y F O C U S ainebiz: What's it like run- ning a law firm much smaller than your previous employer, and in a much smaller market? Kaveri Subbarao Nauhaus: Leading a firm with such a long and proud history [founded in 1915] and help- ing it reach its next level of growth is incredibly energizing. What makes it especially rewarding is that we have a culture of performance and embody a feeling of pride and ownership — an esprit de corps, as my colleagues hear me say — that makes this a great place to work. We are equally com- mitted to our clients' success and to one another. We already do so many things exceptionally well, and now we are building on that foundation and taking it even further. I'm thrilled to be part of our evolution. MB: What's your take on Maine's legal landscape? KSN: Maine has an extraordinary pool of talent. Our lawyers bring high-level experience from major markets and apply that background to the work we do for our clients, many of which are operating on a national or global scale. Maine offers the best of both worlds: the chance to do complex, challenging work and build a mean- ingful career while having an excep- tional quality of life. MB: You've mentioned a goal of geographic expansion. What mar- kets are on your radar? B Y R E N E E C O R D E S B Y R E N E E C O R D E S P H O T O / J I M N E U G E R Kaveri Subbarao Nauhaus took the helm of Bernstein Shur earlier this year, succeeding Joan Fortin as CEO of the Portland- based law firm. Mainebiz sat down with the former Pittsburgh-based attorney to find out more about her take on Maine's legal landscape and growth plans for the firm. O N T H E R E C O R D M Kaveri Subbarao Nauhaus, CEO of Bernstein Shur, says the law firm is seeing significant growth across several practice areas including business law and real estate.

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