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Bodie B. Colwell

Bodie B. Colwell,
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bcolwell@preti.com

Portland, ME 207.791.3000
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Bodie Colwell to Speak at 2026 Northeast Bankruptcy Conference & Consumer Forum
July 15, 2026
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa, Newport, RI
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Education

  • University of Maine School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2011)
    • Conrad B. Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition Team
    • Co-chair, Women's Law Association
  • University of Southern Maine (B.A., 2004)
    • President, USM Political Science Association
    • Member, Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society

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July 14, 2025
Bodie Colwell Named ABI 2025 Committee Volunteer of the Year More
May 13, 2025
Bodie Colwell Featured on American Bankruptcy Institute's Fresh Starts Podcast More
December 16, 2024
Bodie Colwell Appointed to U.S. Regional Co-Director for The International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation’s Board of Directors More
August 15, 2024
36 Preti Flaherty Attorneys, including 4 “Ones to Watch” Recognized by National Directory More
January 1, 2024
Preti Flaherty Partnership Announces Attorney Bodie Colwell Promoted to Partner More
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April 8, 2016
Bodie Colwell Featured in Maine Law Magazine
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Maine Employers are Subject to Heightened Compliance Scrutiny and New Workplace Surveillance Rules Starting July 14

As we enter the dog days of summer, Maine employers face important compliance deadlines, with new statutory obligations taking effect throughout July 2026. As of July 14 , the Maine Department of Labor will...

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Jeffrey Thaler Named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Energy

Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Thaler has been recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Energy. This distinction reflects Jeff's continued leadership and influence in energy and environmental law...

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Bodie Colwell to Speak at 2026 Northeast Bankruptcy Conference & Consumer Forum

Bodie Colwell will join a panel of bankruptcy professionals at the 2026 Northeast Bankruptcy Conference and Consumer Forum, held at the Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa in Newport, RI. The panel, "Consumer Track: Dischargeability...

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