Annabel Rodriguez

        Associate

        Annabel represents clients in all stages of litigation in federal and state courts, arbitrations and government investigations.

        Her practice focuses on government investigations, matters involving the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (“RICO”) Act, and public corruption offenses.

        Annabel is a graduate of Boston University and Suffolk University Law School. Upon graduation, she served first as a law clerk for Associate Justice Mary Thomas Sullivan at the Appeals Court, and then as a law clerk for the Honorable William Young of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

        Outside of the office, Annabel actively contributes to the legal community as the Vice President of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, previously serving as Treasurer and National Delegate.

        Services/Industries

        Education

        • Suffolk University Law School  (J.D.)
        • Boston University

        Public Service

        • President, Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association

        Bar Admissions

        • Massachusetts

        Memberships

        • Boston Bar Association

        Honors

        • Received the Excellence in Pro Bono award from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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        Clerkships

        • Law clerk for Associate Justice Mary Thomas Sullivan at the Appeals Court
        • Law clerk for the Honorable William Young of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
        Events
        When: March 24, 2025 at 8:00am – 9:00am (EDT)
        Location: Teams or in-person
        When: March 4, 2025 at 8:00am – 9:00am (EDT)
        Location: Zoom
        When: October 15, 2024 at 3:00pm – 5:00pm (EDT)
        Location: Jury Assembly Hall, John J. Moakley Courthouse

        Firm Highlights

        Blog

        Hurry Up and Wait

        This is the third in a series of Verrill blog posts on Maine’s packaging extended producer responsibility (“EPR”) law[1]. In July we reported...
        Media Mentions

        Robert Keach Discusses First Brands Chapter 11 Case in Law360

        Verrill attorney Robert Keach was recently quoted in a Law360 article examining the rejection of First Brands Group's Chapter 11 plan and the...
        Media Mentions

        Cybersecurity and AI Governance: Scott Anderson Featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

        Verrill Managing Partner Scott Anderson was recently featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly discussing how law firms can build attorney buy-in for...
        Blog

        Section 530A Account Update: ERISA Status of Trump Accounts

        The Department of Labor has issued important guidance addressing whether employer programs that permit contributions to Section 530A accounts (and...
        Press Releases

        97 Verrill Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® 2027, Including Four Named Lawyers of the Year

        AUGUSTA, Maine, BANGOR, Maine, BOSTON, Mass., PORTLAND, Maine, and WESTPORT, Conn., (August 20, 2026) – Verrill is proud to announce that 97...
        Alerts and Newsletters

        SEC’s Proposed “Reg Crypto”: What Founders Need to Know

        Startup founders and emerging-growth companies have a number of options for raising capital under the federal securities laws, including Regulation D...
        Blog

        After 45 Years, the IRS Speaks on DCAP Nondiscrimination Testing – And It’s Good News

        Employers that provide a Dependent Care Assistance Program will be pleased to learn that for the first time in 45 years, the IRS has issued guidance...
        Media Mentions

        U.S. Courts Highlights Annabel Rodriguez’s Journey from Fellow to Mentor

        Verrill attorney Annabel Rodriguez was featured in a recent U.S. Courts article titled “From Fellows to Mentors: Alumni Share Lasting Lessons from...
        Media Mentions

        Robert Keach Discusses Bankruptcy Auction Strategy in Law360

        Verrill attorney Robert Keach spoke with Law360 article examining the complex bankruptcy auction process that resulted in the sale of 23 summer...
        Media Mentions

        Martha Gaythwaite Featured in Portland Press Herald Coverage of Sig Sauer Trial Victory

        Verrill attorney Martha Gaythwaite was highlighted in media coverage of a federal trial in Bangor involving firearm manufacturer Sig Sauer. As...
        Media Mentions

        Law360 Quotes Robert Keach on Senate Bill Affecting Small Business Restructurings

        Verrill attorney Robert Keach was recently quoted in a Law360 article discussing federal legislation that would permanently restore the $7.5 million...
        Alerts and Newsletters

        SAFEs and Preferred Stock – Key Deal Terms Every Founder Should Know

        SAFEs Before negotiating a term sheet for preferred stock, many early-stage companies, particularly at the seed stage, first raise capital through...