The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire announced on March 31 several new appointments to its Civil Division.
The addition of these attorneys is intended to strengthen the office’s capacity to handle a range of civil litigation matters that affect both the state and federal interests in New Hampshire.
Sam Martin joined as an Assistant United States Attorney in January 2026. Martin previously worked at a national labor and employment law firm, representing employers in multiple states and before agencies such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He has also held leadership roles including Chair of the Executive Branch Ethics Committee and Director of the New Hampshire Bar Foundation, which supports civil legal aid throughout the state.
Bridget Davidson became an Assistant United States Attorney in February 2026 after serving as Assistant Corporation Counsel for Boston, where she defended city employees in cases involving torts, negligence, employment issues, civil rights, and wrongful convictions. Davidson is also involved with the Federal Bar Association as a First Circuit Representative for its Young Lawyers Division.
Jesse Renauld-Smith joined as a Special Assistant United States Attorney from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), where he serves as Assistant Chief Counsel. Renauld-Smith has experience supervising juvenile justice legal matters at New Hampshire’s Department of Health and Human Services and previously served as both a prosecutor and police officer within various local departments.
Martin, Davidson, and Renauld-Smith join Civil Division Chief Raphael Katz along with Anna Dronzek and Kasey Weiland to complete what U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan described as “a dream team.” Creegan said: “These litigators represent the United States in protecting the public fisc, reclaiming taxpayer dollars, defending federal law and civil liberties such as religious freedom, and preserving the immigration system established by Congress. New Hampshire is a better place because these advocates stand and represent their country in our court system.”
The expansion reflects ongoing efforts by federal authorities to address complex legal challenges facing government agencies while supporting public interest litigation.
