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Please fill out the Meeting Registration form online. Only one registration form per firm is necessary. You can select how you would like multiple attendees to be invoiced. Meeting registration form & fees are due no later than Friday, September 26, 2025.
Invoices will be generated within a few business days following your registration and emailed directly from Bill.com. It will include a link to pay via credit card, but check or ACH payments are still acceptable and can be made payable to State Law Resources as usual.
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Book your room for the SLR 2025 Fall Meeting, October 2-5 at the Westin Portland Harbor View! Additional information can be found on the 2025 Fall Meeting page on the SLR website. We recommend that you book your room as soon as possible so we can be sure there is enough room in our block, and expand it if necessary.
The room rate is $329/night (+tax). Reservations can be made online or by calling. For reservations outside of Thursday, Oct. 2 - Sunday, Oct. 5, please call to make your reservation as those dates are not available to select online. If you are unable to book Wednesday, October 1 in the block, we also recommend calling to add that night to your reservation.
Online Reservations: SLR Room Block Reservations
Via Phone: Call reservations at (207) 517-8822 and identify yourself with State Law Resources 2025 Fall Meeting.
The room block cutoff date is September 10, 2025.
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Join us for a classic Maine lobster bake on Saturday, October 4, from 2–5 pm at Wolfe’s Neck Center in Freeport, ME. Take in the region’s iconic coastal views and rolling farmland as you enjoy fresh Maine lobster and clams or opt for a delicious non-lobster alternative. Attendees will be bussed to and from the venue, a scenic 25-minute ride from the hotel.
It’s the perfect way to celebrate fall in Maine and close out the SLR Fall Meeting! Please indicate your meal preference on the registration form.
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If you have a client looking for government affairs representation and/or administrative, regulatory, or other legal representation in multiple states that could benefit from an introduction to the SLR network at the Fall Meeting, please submit their information to Erin Murphy at emurphy@statelaw.org for consideration by the Planning Committee. When submitting a suggestion, the Planning Committee requests as many details as possible regarding your client's current issues, and their needs in other states.
The following clients have been confirmed:
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Below is some helpful travel information to help as you plan your trip to Maine this fall. Additional details are listed on the Fall Meeting page, including travel time and pricing.
Overview:
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PWM: Closest, easiest option for convenience.
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Concord Coach Lines: Offers reliable and comfortable bus service to Portland from both Bangor (via station) and Boston (direct from airport).
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Amtrak Downeaster: Best rail option, available from Boston’s North Station to Portland.
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Rental Cars: Ideal if you plan to explore more of Maine before/after your Portland trip.
1. Portland International Jetport (PWM)
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Location: Less than 5 miles southwest of downtown Portland
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Overview: The primary and closest airport for Portland, Maine.
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Transportation Options: Taxi/Ride Share, Rental Car
2. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
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Location: Boston, Massachusetts (about 100 miles south of Portland; approx. 2 hours by car)
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Overview: Major international airport with the most flight options and direct service.
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Transportation Options: Train, Bus, Rental Car / Driving
3. Bangor International Airport (BGR)
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Location: Bangor, Maine (about 130 miles northeast of Portland; approx. 2 hours by car)
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Overview: A regional airport serving northern and central Maine. Great option to fly into if you are looking to explore “Downeast” Maine. 1 hour drive from Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor.
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Transportation Options: Bus, Rental Car / Driving
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State Law Resources, is always happy to spotlight the achievements and activities of our members! If you’ve recently published news, authored a blog, received an award, presented at a conference, or celebrated a team accomplishment, we’d love to share your success with the membership.
Email your latest marketing content to Hannah, or tag SLR on social media so we can highlight your firm’s news and boost our organization’s online presence together. Featuring your updates not only recognizes your hard work but also strengthens our network. Your contributions make our community stronger, more visible, and more connected.
Don’t miss this chance to be recognized—send us your updates today!
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NCSL Legislative Summit - August 4-6
Please let us know if you are attending the NCSL Legislative Summit in Boston, MA, August 4-6! We would like to connect members in attendance, and ensure you have access to SGAC events.
SGAC Late Night - August 5
SLR will receive 8 tickets to the SGAC Late Night Event, taking place at The Grand, Tuesday, August 5th from 9pm-midnight. We offer those tickets to SLR members on a first-come, first-served basis. All tickets have currently been spoken for, but if you are interested in the waiting list (1 ticket per member please), please email Hannah.
Additional industry events you'd like to know if other SLR members are attending? Ask Hannah to put out a call to members!
| | MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: BCN STRATEGIES LLC | | |
This month, SLR would like to highlight member firm BCN Strategies LLC, of Illinois!
BCN Strategies is uniquely positioned to champion difficult policy issues. With over 40 years of combined lobbying experience, the firm's principals have successfully influenced public policy outcomes, executed client goals in high-pressure environments, and built strong relationships with key policymakers. BCN Strategies is more than just an alliance of highly experienced professionals; it’s a closely knit group of advocates who speak to the essence of success.
Learn more about our Illinois member at: https://www.statelaw.org/members/bcn-strategies-llc
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
SLR Southern Regional Meeting
Wednesday, Aug. 13- Thursday, Aug. 14
Atlanta, GA
All SLR Members are invited to attend! For more information and to RSVP, contact Hannah
Western Regional Meeting Poll for Boise, ID:
- Fly in Sunday, Nov. 2 – meeting Nov. 3
- Fly in Thursday, Nov. 13 – meeting Nov. 14
Respond here.
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Don't forget to send us your outbound and inbound referrals!
We are trying to capture as much information as we can about referrals. When possible, please include the type of business/law, the client name and whether or not the referral led to actual business.
Remember: You can still record a referral with us if it did not lead to business. We want to know anytime the SLR Network is in use!
Email Hannah to have your referral recorded.
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SLR Website
Member Password: SLRmember2025
Email Hannah if you would like to change any of your information, photos, or listed contacts on the website.
Email Authentication
Due to email authentication changes and increased security requirements, if you are no longer receiving emails on the general SLR Listserv, or committee or practice group lists, please Email Hannah to confirm and add @lists.statelaw.org to your safe senders list.
Social Media: Please engage with SLR on social media!
X: @StateLawResourc
LinkedIn: State Law Resources
Facebook: State Law Resources
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2025 FALL MEETING
October 2-5, 2025
The Westin Portland Harborview
Portland, ME
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2026 SPRING MEETING
May 14-17, 2026
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead
Atlanta, GA
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