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2025 Maine HR Convention

Name: Verrill
Price range: $$$

When: May 5-8, 2025

Location: Rockport, ME

Verrill attorneys Erik Peters and Tawny Alvarez, along with Peter Gore of Maine Street Solutions, recently spoke at the 2025 Maine HR Convention, held May 5–8 in Rockport, Maine.

Erik and Peter presented on Maine’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave law, offering guidance on compliance and implementation. Tawny participated in the “Ask the Lawyer” live Q&A session, addressing employment law questions from attendees. Their sessions provided timely, practical insights for HR professionals navigating today’s evolving workplace laws.

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Key Contacts

Tawny L. Alvarez
Partner

(207) 253 4522
Email

Erik Peters
Partner

(207) 253 4742
Email

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