Brian L. Kennedy

Brian represents employers and management in state and federal court as well as before administrative agencies, including state human rights commissions, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the National Labor Relations Board. In doing so, he engages with both labor and employment issues such as collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, employment investigations involving both discipline and discharge, unfair labor practice charges, discrimination and retaliation claims, and employee/independent contractor mis-classification claims. Brian also supports both local and nationwide businesses with Maine and New Hampshire liquor license compliance issues. In this regard, Brian counsels wholesalers, distributors, retailers, breweries, distilleries, wineries and restaurants on the state laws and regulations surrounding ownership and management of said establishments and businesses.

Experience:

2024 – Present
The Bennett Law Firm, Portland, ME

• Associate Attorney

2023 – 2024
KPMG International Tax, Boston, MA

• International Tax Associate

2021 – 2023
BerryDunn McNeil & Parker, Portland, ME

• Tax Specialist
• Tax Intern

Education:

Juris Doctor
Suffolk University Law School

Master of Laws in Taxation
Suffolk University Law School

Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude
Montana State University

Academic Honors:

Trustee Merit Scholar
Honors Baccalaureate

Court & Bar Admissions:

Maine

Community Service:

Apex Youth Connection, Biddeford, ME

• Board Treasurer

Eagle Mount, Bozeman, MT

• Volunteer