Dear John,

With so much going on in the state, we struggled with how and when to share our monthly Lunch & Learn announcement with you. We made the decision to share on our normal schedule, hopeful that being in community will be healing as we grieve together.

We have one Lunch & Learn this month and are again cosponsoring the Indian Law and History lecture at the University of Maine School of Law. We hope you can attend the lecture in person at the new law school building in Portland (but don’t worry, an online option is available).

Hug your loved ones. Our hearts are with the families of all those taken from us by gun violence.

–Will

Friday, November 3, 12-1 PM: Understanding Your Ballot

If you're still feeling confused about what you will be voting on this November 7 — you aren't the only one. 

With Election Day fast approaching, we're joined by the Director of Communications for Maine's Secretary of State, Emily Cook, who will help make sense of this year's ballot. Director Cook will answer your burning questions as she unpacks the 2023 ballot, including the slate of initiatives and what yes and no means for each question. 

Friday, November 10, 12-1 PM: No Lunch & Learn: Veteran's Day

Friday, November 17, 12-1 PM: Maine Law’s Third Annual Indian Law & History Lecture

The Third Annual Indian Law & History Lecture will be delivered by Lenny Powell, a Jenner & Block attorney, who will discuss the Supreme Court's recent decision upholding the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in Haaland v. Brackeen and his involvement in it.  His remarks will be followed by a conversation where he will be joined by Esther Attean from Wabanaki REACH, Chief Judge Eric Mehnert of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court, and Ryan Lolar from Pine Tree Legal Assistance. 

The program will be held on November 17, 2023, beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the Moot Court Classroom at Maine Law.  Lunch will be served for in-person registrants and 1.5 hours of CLE credit is available. The event will be recorded by the law school and a hybrid option is available those unable to attend in person.

Friday, November 20: No Lunch & Learn: Thanksgiving Holiday

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