Margaret Byrnes

Prior to joining CASA of New Hampshire as its CEO and President, Margaret served as Executive Director of the New Hampshire Municipal Association, where she furthered the organization’s mission to provide training, education, and advocacy for local officials, many of whom are volunteers, so that they may better serve their communities. She originally joined NHMA in 2014 as a staff attorney. Previously, she was an associate attorney with the firm Hage Hodes, P.A. in Manchester and an adjunct professor of legal research and writing at Northeastern University School of Law, Suffolk Law School, and The Massachusetts School of Law.

Margaret has an M.B.A. from The University of New Hampshire Paul School of Business, a J.D. from the Massachusetts School of Law, and a B.A. in English Language and Literature and Classical Languages from Smith College. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Margaret is committed to supporting and promoting her community. She was a CASA of NH volunteer advocate for five years, she volunteers for Darbster Kitty, and serves as an alternate on the Baker Free Library Board of Trustees.