Updates On the Way for Paying Fines to the Judicial Bureau

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  Heads Up From the Judiciary… The Vermont Judiciary is preparing to change its online payment system for Judicial Bureau fines. A new site called the Vermont Judiciary ePayment Hub will replace the payment function of the Public Portal website by autumn of 2026. The Public Portal website will continue to be used for online access to court records. This update does not impact eFiling processes. The Vermont Judiciary ePayment Hub will provide court users a safe…

Where Are the Smartest Lawyers in Vermont? Let’s Have a (Fun) Trivia Night on July 1 and Find Out!

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Celebrations of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Incoming!  On July 1, all three branches of Vermont government, led by our Judiciary, will be celebrating together around the Capitol in Montpelier.  Click here to learn about it all.  There will be kids’ activities (potato sack races etc.) and inspiring events (a naturalization ceremony)…

Vermont Legal Aid Names New Executive Director

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  Vermont Legal Aid (VLA) has announced today (May 1, 2026) that Alistair Deakin, Esq. will serve as its new Executive Director. Deakin brings more than 25 years of experience in civil legal services, nonprofit leadership, and public policy. He began his legal career with Atlanta Legal Aid Society, representing clients in housing, public benefits,…

Do You Want to Talk About It?

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If you have ever groaned or rolled your eyes at the mention of “Self-Care” … this group is for you! So often, legal work is trauma work, and attorneys are regularly exposed to human suffering. Solo practitioners and attorneys working in small firms, experience an increased risk for occupational trauma and workplace distress since they…

YLD Mid-Winter Thaw 2026 Recap

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The Young Lawyer’s Division again hosted the beloved VBA tradition – the “Mid-Winter” Thaw in Montreal –over the MLK Holiday weekend. Vermont legal professionals turned up in droves for a weekend of camaraderie and learning at a new location for the event, Le Westin Hotel at the edge of Montreal’s Chinatown and Old City. There…

Labor Relations Board – Labor Seat Vacancy

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The Vermont Labor Relations Board (VLRB) invites qualified individuals to apply for a current “Labor” seat vacancy on the Board. A Labor seat representative brings demonstrated knowledge of labor relations and collective bargaining agreements from the perspective of employees and organized labor. Individuals appointed to the Labor seat typically have experience working with or representing…

VBA Names Kim Velk Next Executive Director

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VBA NAMES KIM VELK NEXT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Board of Managers of the Vermont Bar Association voted at their January 16 meeting to offer the Executive Director position to Kim Velk, Esq. The decision comes following a search that began last June when the current ED, Bob Paolini, announced his plans to retire. Velk has…