Immigration attorney Mike Murray will be a featured speaker at the Maine Hospital Association’s 2026 Small or Rural Hospital Conference, which will take place at the Jordan Grand Resort Hotel at Sunday River from February 11–13, 2026.

This year’s conference, themed “Navigating the New Rural Reality: From Scarcity to Sustainability,” brings together rural health care leaders and nationally recognized experts to explore the evolving challenges and opportunities facing small and rural hospitals. 

Mike will speak on Wednesday, February 11, during the Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Leadership Meeting, where he will provide an Immigration Policy Update for hospital leaders navigating today’s evolving workforce challenges. 

Through his work, Mike helps advance education on immigration law while supporting health care institutions navigating the placement of essential medical professionals in rural and underserved areas. 

To learn more and sign up to attend the conference, please click here

Michael Murray is a shareholder and Chair of Bernstein Shur’s Immigration Law practice group, which helps employers navigate an increasingly complex immigration landscape through proactive, compliant strategies that support recruitment, retention, and long-term workforce planning. The group advises businesses across industries—particularly in health care and highly regulated sectors—on matters ranging from temporary work visas and employment-based green cards to I-9 compliance and audit preparedness. Mike can be reached at [email protected].