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You can now 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.
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.
| | TRAVEL INFORMATION TO PORTLAND, ME | |
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 South 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
| VACATION IN "VACATIONLAND" - A MAINE GUIDE | |
Charlie Soltan (ME) and his wife, Kathy, have put together a vacation guide for some of their favorite places in Maine to share with you all. They invite you to spend extra time with family or loved ones before, or after the Fall Meeting. Fall foliage is typically in it’s prime around early-mid October, and it is a stunning time to visit the state. You can download the guide here, and also view it on the SLR Fall 2025 Meeting page.
Here’s a note from Charlie:
“We are looking forward to having SLR here in Portland and wish to share some ideas with everyone to make it a memorable trip and worth the little extra time it takes to get here. Maine has been attracting non-indigenous vacationers since 1604, and possibly a few Norsemen before that, and now is the best time ever!”
Questions? Just ask Charlie or Kathy: Charles.soltan@soltanbass.com, kgillissoltan@gmail.com
| | CALL FOR CONTENT: SHARE YOUR NEWS | | |
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 3 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: WARD & SMITH, P.A. | | |
This month, SLR would like to highlight member firm Ward and Smith, P.A., of Raleigh, NC!
Reliability, responsiveness, and teamwork are the standards that define Ward and Smith, P.A. Our firm's core values and devotion to client satisfaction transcend preconceived notions of how a law firm works, and we are proud to demonstrate the expansive nature of how our attorneys implement these ideals. At Ward and Smith, your legal matters are handled with attentive intelligence by attorneys who work together efficiently and effectively across practice areas. Dedication to the practice of law and commitment to each and every client is our collective mission.
Ward and Smith's government relations professionals have decades of experience helping clients with government relations needs. Our Government Relations practice services include traditional lobbying, regulatory monitoring, procurement advocacy, and legal advice related to compliance with the complex laws governing government relations in North Carolina and Washington, D.C. We are ready to confront and shape any government relations challenge that a client might face.
Learn more about our orth Carolina member at: https://www.statelaw.org/members/ward-and-smith-p-a
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UPCOMING CALLS
Southern Regional Call
Tuesday, July 1, 10-10:45 ET
Zoom Link
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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 (formerly Twitter): @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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