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

        Voluntary Benefits Move into the ERISA Litigation Crosshairs

        Employee-paid accident, critical-illness, cancer, and hospital-indemnity insurance have long occupied a quiet corner of employee benefit plan...
        Alerts and Newsletters

        Maine’s New Employer Surveillance Law, 26 M.R.S. § 620-A

        Effective July 14, 2026 Maine employers that electronically monitor employees must comply with a new disclosure law effective July 14, 2026. Under...
        Press Releases

        Verrill Recognized by U.S. News as One of the Best Law Firms to Work for in 2026

        BOSTON, Mass., BANGOR and PORTLAND, Maine, GREENWICH and WESTPORT, Conn., – Verrill has been featured on U.S. News’ 2026 Best Companies to Work...
        Blog

        SECURE 2.0 Roth Catch-Up Rules and the 403(b) 15-Year Catch-Up: What Tax-Exempt Employers Need to Know

        Tax-exempt employers whose 403(b) plans offer catch-up contributions for participants age 50 and above should be well on their way to compliance with...
        Media Mentions

        Robert Keach Quoted in Law360 on SIMAD Summer Camp Bankruptcy Sale

        Verrill attorney Robert Keach was recently quoted in a Law360 article examining the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings involving SIMAD Holdings and...
        Media Mentions

        Chris Tsouros Featured in Law360’s Coverage of Sports Real Estate Deals

        Verrill Partner Chris Tsouros was recently recognized in a Law360 article highlighting law firms involved in significant sports real estate projects...
        Blog

        What Maine’s New Employer Surveillance Law Means for Maine Employers

        Maine employers who monitor their workforce, whether through productivity software, GPS, call recording, or cameras, have a new compliance obligation...
        Blog

        Run Don’t Walk: The Implication of “While Supplies Last” Prize Promotions

        This month a big-chain grocery store has been offering daily mystery boxes during specific timed drops on a first-come, first-served basis, to users...
        Blog

        Maine’s Noncompete Statute is Reshaped for Health Care Workers: What You Need to Know

        Employers of individuals who are licensed under state law to perform, or provide, health care services in the State of Maine should be prepared for...
        Media Mentions

        Steven Davis Featured in the Environmental Business Journal

        Steven Davis, President of Verrill Strategic Consulting, was recently interviewed and featured in the Environmental Business Journal, Volume 39...
        Blog

        What is a Bonus for Purposes of ERISA?

        An ongoing dispute about a Department of Labor advisory opinion published last September raises a basic but unanswered question under the ERISA: What...
        Media Mentions

        Verrill Recognized by WMTW for Partnership Supporting Hunger Relief in Maine

        Verrill was recently featured in coverage by WMTW News 8 for its role in a collaborative effort to combat food insecurity across southern...