October 30, 2025 - Press Releases

        Verrill’s Annabel Rodriguez Named President of Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association

        Verrill’s Annabel Rodriguez Named President of Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association

        BOSTON, Massachusetts – Verrill attorney Annabel Rodriguez has been elected President of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (FBA).

        The Federal Bar Association (FBA), established in 1920, supports the advancement of federal law and the professional growth of attorneys in the field. Its diverse membership includes private practitioners, corporate and government lawyers, and members of the judiciary. The FBA fosters connection and communication across the bench, bar, and public and private sectors.

        Rodriguez will serve as President from October 2025 to September 2026, leading the Massachusetts Chapter in its mission to provide a valuable space for attorneys to connect, collaborate, and grow in the profession. She has served on the Chapter’s Board for several years, working to expand membership and strengthen the organization. In her new role, Rodriguez aims to continue that momentum by enhancing relationships with the Court, the federal bar, and the broader legal community.

        Rodriguez is a member of Verrill’s Health Care and Life Sciences Groups, specializing in White Collar Defense and Government Enforcement. Rodriguez 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.

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