Joe McCue Brings Lean Thinking – and Real Results – to the NHBA

By Tom Jarvis For Lean consultant Joe McCue, the winding road from mechanical engineer to wellness coach to process improvement expert has always been guided by a single principle: “helping people in a meaningful way.” That guiding thread now connects McCue’s latest work with the New Hampshire Bar Association (NHBA), where a Lean initiative launched … Read more

Alumni Reflect on Benefits of Leadership Academy as 2025 Applications Open

By Tom Jarvis The New Hampshire Bar Association’s Leadership Academy is accepting applications for its upcoming Class of 2026. Now in its ninth class, the nine-month program is designed to foster leadership skills and support the professional growth of New Hampshire attorneys who have practiced for up to ten years. The program includes modules on … Read more

New Hampshire Adopts New Parental Medical Leave Law

By Margaret O’Brien Effective January 1, 2026, a new law in New Hampshire expands unpaid leave rights for employees to attend medical appointments related to childbirth, postpartum care, and infant pediatric needs. Enacted as part of a broader budget bill, HB 2 (an Act relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures), was signed into … Read more

Remembering Justice David Souter: A Legacy of Integrity, Humility, and Service

By Tom Jarvis           Justice David Hackett Souter, a lifelong public servant who rose from the hills of Weare, New Hampshire, to the bench of the United States Supreme Court, died on May 8 at his home in Hopkinton. He was 85.           Justice Souter’s legacy is marked by intellectual rigor, humility, and an unwavering … Read more

Shaheen & Gordon Joins National Pushback Against Executive Orders Targeting Law Firms

By Tom Jarvis More than 500 firms across the country – including New Hampshire firm Shaheen & Gordon – signed an amicus brief opposing a series of executive orders recently issued by President Donald Trump. These executive actions impose federal penalties on several law firms involved in litigation against the Trump administration or tied to … Read more