Norman, Hanson & DeTroy is pleased to announce that Wesley Birdsong has joined the firm’s Corporate and Commercial Group. Wesley graduated from the University of Maine School of Law in 2023.
While in law school, Wesley served as the Executive Editor of the Ocean & Coastal Law Journal, recognized as the 1L Prize Arguer, received the Gignoux Award for Appellate Advocacy and the Pro Bono Public Award. He also practiced as a Student Attorney with the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office. While a Student Attorney, Wesley had the privilege of authoring an appellate brief and successfully argued the appeal before the Law Court in State v. Gibb, 2023 ME 4. In addition, he holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Wagner College.
Wesley grew up in Arkansas and spent a portion of his professional life in New York City. He fell in love with all that Maine has to offer and made it his home in 2018. Wesley lives in Portland and enjoys his adventures throughout Maine.