McLane Middleton

Impactful Action: Local Non-Profit Visionaries
2025-06-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Nashua Country Club, 25 Fairway Street, Nashua, NH, 03060, United States
Join us along with the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce for a panel discussion featuring the bold minds and compassionate hearts behind some of Southern New Hampshire’s most impactful non-profit organizations. These local visionaries are creating meaningful change—right here in our community.
What to Expect:

Discussions focused on the business side of non-profit operations and the symbiotic relationship between for-profit and non-profit organizations.
Engaging conversation on the challenges and triumphs of community-focused work
Personal stories from leaders driving social impact
Networking with like-minded changemakers
Light refreshments and a welcoming atmosphere

Featured Panelists:
Gena Lavallee (moderator) – Corporate Attorney at McLane Middleton
Sue Durkin – Co-CEO at Lamprey Health Care
Jane Goodman – Executive Director at Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter
Dawn Reams – Executive Director of Bridges: Domestic & Sexual Violence Support Services
Hannah Stohler – Executive Director of Marguerite’s Place, Inc.
Whether you’re a member of the business community, community advocate, donor, volunteer, or simply passionate about making a difference, this event is for you.

Why DEI Still Matters - A Conversation with Pratt Wiley
2025-06-17 16:30 - 18:30 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility efforts have been the subject of major interest, concern and debate in our nation. Recent executive orders have attempted to reshape discrimination laws and eliminate practices that the current administration deems unlawful discrimination. Businesses and nonprofit organizations committed to increasing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility may be thinking about how the changing political landscape and public perception hinders or motivates these efforts.
Join us on June 17, 2025 for a networking reception and conversation on the current state of DEI in a shifting social and political climate with business executive Pratt Norton Wiley, President and CEO of The Partnership, Inc.
The Partnership, Inc. is a Boston-based organization that for nearly 30 years has partnered with successful enterprises to make them more competitive in a global economy by helping them attract, develop, and retain talented multicultural professionals at all levels of leadership and assist in creating a corporate climate that encourages diversity and helps multicultural professionals thrive.
This event, hosted by McLane Middleton’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, will feature a Q&A discussion led by Attorney Christina Krakoff, of counsel and Chair of the firm’s DEI Committee.

Artificial Intelligence: Compliance for Independent Schools
2025-10-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, Webinar
McLane Middleton’s Education Practice Group and Cybersecurity and Privacy Group will guide school leaders on understanding how to implement AI for faculty and students. This presentation will cover the legal, operational, and technology principles and strategies for schools to integrate AI into curriculum, teach student about this powerful new technology, and enable faculty and staff to capitalize on AI.

2025 Seacoast Employment Law Update
2025-10-30 08:00 - 12:30 | The Venue at Portwalk Place, 22 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
McLane Middleton’s annual Seacoast Employment Law Update will take place on October 30, 2025. This year, we are doing a deep dive into one of the most challenging aspects of managing a workforce – managing difficult employees. Our group of experienced employment attorneys will guide you through essential strategies for effectively managing performance issues, accommodation requests during a performance matter, and other challenging behavior in the workplace. This live, interactive seminar will provide you with the skills needed to quickly identify and effectively resolve workplace issues while minimizing personal and organizational legal liability.
8:00 a.m. – Registration
8:20 a.m. – Welcome
8:30 a.m. – News You can Use
Presenters: Jennifer Parent and John Rich
An overview of all of the latest developments in employment law and workplace regulations. This session will highlight recent legal updates, trends, and practical takeaways that employers can apply immediately to manage risk, stay compliant, and improve workplace practices.
9:15 a.m. – Navigating internal investigations by developing a fair and consistent approach to determine if discipline is appropriate
Presenter: Peg O’Brien
Internal investigations are among the most challenging responsibilities for HR and management teams. This session will explore best practices for conducting investigations that are thorough, impartial, and legally sound. We will discuss how to assess credibility, evaluate findings, and determine whether discipline is appropriate—all while ensuring consistency, fairness, and risk mitigation.
10:00 a.m. – Break
10:15 a.m. – Discussing best practices in responding to complaints involving off duty conduct
Presenter: Amanda Brahm
When employee behavior outside the workplace raises concerns, employers face complex questions about when and how to respond. This session will address best practices for evaluating off-duty conduct complaints, balancing employee privacy with organizational values and legal obligations, and determining when discipline or intervention is appropriate.
10:45 a.m. – Reviewing best practices for addressing ADA accommodation and leave requests during a performance or disciplinary issue
Presenter: Brian Garrett
Requests for accommodation or leave often arise just as an employee is facing performance concerns or disciplinary action, creating legal and practical challenges for employers. This session will review best practices for handling these situations in compliance with the ADA and related laws.
11:30 a.m. – Exploring benefits of separation agreements and releases
Presenter: Madeline Lewis
Separation agreements and releases can provide valuable protections for employers while offering clarity and closure for departing employees. This session will explore the key benefits of using these agreements, common provisions to include, and strategies to minimize legal risk.
12:00 p.m. – Litigation lessons learned – The problem employee – what can be learned from the case law.
Presenters: Sean LaPorta and Amanda Archambault
Managing challenging employees can carry significant legal risk. This session examines real-world case law to highlight common pitfalls and key lessons employers can learn when addressing performance, conduct, and disciplinary issues.
12:30 p.m. – Conclusion
COST: $150.00
Fee includes continental breakfast, electronic copies of materials, and credits.
Payment can be made via credit card and are fully refundable until Friday, October 24, 2025.

2025 Massachusetts Employment Law Update
2025-11-05 08:00 - 12:30 | Crowne Plaza Boston-Woburn, 15 Middlesex Canal Park Dr., Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
McLane Middleton’s annual Massachusetts Employment Law Update will be held on November 5, 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Boston-Woburn. Join our employment attorneys as we discuss the latest trends in employment law that you don’t want to miss.
This year’s program will explore scenarios where diverse cultures intersect in the workplace and will highlight how these intersections can impact communication, management, and integration.
Agenda
8:00 a.m. – Registration/Welcome
8:30 a.m. – News You Can Use
Presenter: Peg O’Brien and Sean LaPorta
An update on federal and state laws, recent case law and agency guidance impacting Massachusetts private employers.
9:15 a.m. – Navigating the Collision Between Religious Rights and Pronouns in the Workplace
Presenters: Adam Hamel
As workplaces strive to foster inclusive environments, a growing legal and cultural tension has emerged between employees’ religious beliefs and the expectation to use colleagues’ pronouns. This session will discuss the current legal landscape governing religious accommodations and gender identity protections, practical strategies for employers and HR professionals to balance competing rights and obligations, and approaches to conflict resolution and respectful dialogue in diverse workplaces.
9:45 a.m. – Immigration Concerns at Work
Presenters: Shiva Karimi & Andrea Hellrigel
Work authorization remains a critical compliance issue for employers, with evolving rules on documents expirations, automatic EAD extensions, and reverification requirements. This session will examine the legal and practical implications of these developments, as well as the employment authorization options available to support workforce stability and compliance.
10:15 a.m. – Break
10:30 a.m. – Employment Decisions Based on Employee Use of Social Media, In and Out of the Workplace
Presenter: Amanda Brahm
From political opinions to personal videos, employee social media activity—whether on or off the clock—can raise challenging questions for employers. This session examines how social media use intersects with employment decisions, employee rights, and workplace policies. Gain a clearer framework for evaluating social media issues fairly and lawfully, balancing brand reputation, employee rights, and workplace harmony.
11:00 a.m. – AI for HR: What Is Coming and How Can You Use It?
Presenter: Cameron Shilling
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how organizations attract, manage, and support their workforce. But with so much change, how can HR professionals stay ahead of the curve—and use AI tools responsibly and effectively? This session will discuss emerging AI trends in HR, from talent acquisition to performance management, legal and ethical considerations, including bias, transparency, and data privacy, how to evaluate and implement AI tools that align with your HR goals, and what’s next.
11:45 a.m. – Addressing Reasonable Accommodation Requests in the Workplace
Presenters: Brian Garrett and Sean LaPorta
Navigating employee accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws can be complex for employers and HR professionals. This session will provide practical guidance on how to respond to and manage reasonable accommodation requests while balancing legal compliance, business operations, and employee needs. Topics will include understanding the interactive process, evaluating different types of requests, handling documentation and confidentiality, and avoiding common pitfalls that can lead to liability.
12:30 p.m. – END
Cost – $175.00 (After September 4, 2025)
Registration includes continental breakfast, electronic copies of materials, and credits.

Family Law Roundtable
2025-11-06 16:30 - 19:00 | Manchester Office, 900 Elm Street, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Family law can be complex and ever changing. In this roundtable discussion, McLane Middleton’s Family Law Group will be joined by a panel of highly respected legal professionals to discuss sophisticated family issues, latest case and statutory law, and timely, practical information for all levels of practice.
New speakers added:
Honorable Judge Michael Mace
Judge Mace is a New Hampshire Circuit Court Judge currently assigned to the Lebanon Circuit Court. Prior to taking the bench, Judge Mace was in private practice specializing in civil litigation locally and nationally. Judge Mace is admitted to practice law in New Hampshire, Vermont, California, the District of Columbia and Commonwealth of Virginia and has been admitted pro hac vice in various state and federal courts nationwide. Judge Mace attended the University of Wyoming College of Law and Kalamazoo College and clerked for the Alaska Trial Courts and District of Columbia Court of Appeals.
Honorable Judge Kevin Rauseo
Judge Rauseo is a New Hampshire Circuit Court Judge in the 9th Circuit Court in Nashua. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Chris Sununu in 2021. Prior to his appointment, he spent twenty-two years as an attorney at Hamblett & Kerrigan in Nashua. Rauseo earned a bachelor’s degree from Salem State University and then completed a J.D. at Suffolk University Law School in 1996
Sponsored in conjunction with the NH Association of Justice.

Crafting the Right Enrollment Agreement for Your School
2025-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, Webinar
In this session, McLane Middleton’s education counsel will guide independent school leaders on the most essential terms and more recent trends in updating your enrollment contract for the next academic year.

2025 NHSCPA/McLane Middleton Tax Forum
2025-11-21 08:00 - 16:00 | Grappone Center, 70 Constitution Ave, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
The 43rd annual Tax Forum presented by New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants & McLane Middleton will take place on November 21, 2025 at the Grappone Center in Concord, NH.
This forum brings together experienced practitioners and industry professionals to discuss recent developments in federal, state, and local tax law. Attendees will gain valuable updates, learn best practices, and explore emerging trends that impact individuals, businesses, and advisors alike.
Agenda just announced!*
8:00 a.m. – Welcome
8:05 a.m. – Federal Tax Update/One Big Beautiful Bill
Presenters: John Rich, McLane Middleton; Amy Drake, McLane Middleton; Josh Sandler, McLane Middleton; Kory Reynolds, Baker Newman Noyes; Rick Bellitti, LGA
9:45 a.m. – Break
10:00 a.m. – Local/State Tax Update
Presenters: Steven Burke, McLane Middleton; Josh Sandler, McLane Middleton; Kim O’Connor, Nathan Wechsler; Lawrence Gagnon, NH Dept. of Revenue
11:45 a.m. – Lunch
12:45 a.m. – Estate Tax Update
Presenters: Patrick Collins & Brandon Vallie, McLane Middleton
2:15 p.m. – Break
2:30 p.m. – M&A Issues for Accounting Firms
Presenters: Patrick Closson, McLane Middleton; Harper Marshall, Peloton
4:00 p.m. – Conclusion
CPE Credits: 8
*Agenda and speakers subject to change
