PORTLAND — Bryan M. Dench, chairman of the board of directors of the law firm of Skelton, Taintor & Abbott, 95 Main St., Auburn, has been elected to the board of directors of the Labor and Employment Relations Association of Maine. Dench has been a management labor attorney for more than 38 years.

Founded in 1947, LERA is a national organization with a diverse membership of professionals interested in all aspects of labor and employment relations. Members are able to share ideas and learn about new developments, issues and practices in the field. The organization includes representatives of labor, management, government and education. Advocates and neutrals are welcome.

Dench, a past president of LERA Maine, is a frequent speaker at LERA conferences and seminars.