Maine Sexual Harassment Settlements Highlight the Importance of Accountability: Okun Law PLLC's Role in Pursuing Justice

Recent sexual harassment settlements in Maine have underscored how vital strong legal advocacy is in holding powerful institutions and individuals accountable. From schools to workplaces, survivors are increasingly stepping forward, and the courts are responding.

Okun Law PLLC, based in Falmouth, represents survivors of sexual harassment and discrimination with compassion and determination. Our firm was featured in multiple Maine media outlets involving the resolution and settlement of a case against MSAD 40, reflecting years of legal advocacy and commitment to justice for those who’ve been wronged.

Attorney Rachel Okun of Okun Law PLLC along with co-counsel, Eric Leblanc of Bennet & Belfort, P.C., represented the plaintiff, who alleged that she was subjected to sexual harassment and discrimination while attending the public high school.

This case highlights the firm’s commitment to standing up for survivors and ensuring accountability in educational settings where power imbalances too often go unchecked.

Why These Cases Matter

1. Empowering Survivors

Public settlements encourage other survivors to come forward. Seeing real outcomes reminds people that legal recourse is possible, and that they don’t have to face retaliation or shame alone.

2. Driving Institutional Change

When schools, landlords, or employers are held accountable, it drives policy changes - from improved Title IX procedures to better training on harassment prevention.

3. Reinforcing the Rule of Law

Every successful resolution affirms that Maine’s courts and legal system take these claims seriously. Whether the harassment occurs in an educational, workplace, or housing context, survivors have rights under state and federal law.

Okun Law’s Approach to Sexual Harassment Cases

At Okun Law, we understand the courage it takes to speak out. Our team handles cases involving:

• Sexual harassment in schools

• Retaliation or intimidation after reporting misconduct

• Negligent hiring, supervision, or retention by employers or schools

• Civil rights and emotional distress claims

We combine compassion with fierce advocacy, guiding our clients through complex legal and emotional terrain with care, communication, and confidentiality.

Learn More

You can read about the case against MSAD 40 here here:

• PenBay Pilot: “Court Column: Federal Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Settled for $1.1 Million”

• Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly: Student can bring equal protection claim over sexual harassment

• Bangor Daily News: Settlement reached in lawsuit accusing former Maine principal of sexually harassing student