A. Eli Leino reflects on community, family and service

A. Eli Leino, a 38-year-old shareholder attorney from Bow, discusses his local volunteering, family life, and his 2025 Boston Marathon fundraising that raised nearly $20,000 for Mass General Brigham-McLean Hospital.

A. Eli Leino is a 38-year-old shareholder attorney based in Bow, New Hampshire. He was born in Keene and completed his education at Portsmouth Abbey School, Hamilton College (BA) and American University Washington College of Law (JD). He and his wife, Sarah, are raising two children, Poppy (6) and Brooks (3). He volunteers locally and recently ran the 2025 Boston Marathon to raise nearly $20,000 for Mass General Brigham-McLean Hospital. At a glance: - Current role: Shareholder Attorney at Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson, P.A. - Family and roots: Born in Keene and living in Bow with his wife and two young children. - Education: Portsmouth Abbey School; Hamilton College, BA; American University Washington College of Law, JD. - Volunteer activities: Director, Manchester Police Athletic League; volunteer, Families in Transition shelter. - Recent achievement: Ran the 2025 Boston Marathon and raised nearly $20,000 for Mass General Brigham-McLean Hospital as part of a mental health fundraising team. Summary: Leino describes his community work as motivated by a belief that strong communities are built when people support one another and by a desire to help preserve a thriving place for his children. His volunteer roles and marathon fundraising have supported local youth programs and mental health care. He expects to continue living and working in New Hampshire as he grows older.