Hon. Beth Robinson Induction Ceremony to be Livestreamed on Friday
Former Vermont Supreme Court Justice Beth Robinson will be sworn in as a United States Circuit Judge for the Second…
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VBA Executive Director Position
The Vermont Bar Association is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director. This is a policy leadership and administrative position…
VBA Legislative Overview – 2022
The VBA followed a number of bills affecting the bar and the courts during this unusual “hybrid” legislative session.…
Remote Hearings Bar Survey – June 10 Deadline
The Special Advisory Committee on Remote Hearings is preparing a report for the Vermont Supreme Court regarding the future of…
Judge Dan Richardson’s Swearing In Ceremony
The Honorable Daniel P. Richardson was sworn in as a Superior Court Judge at the Vermont Supreme Court Building in…
Dooley Portrait Unveiling Set
The Chittenden County Bar Association and the Assistant Judges are hosting a gathering to unveil the portrait of the Hon.…
Chat, Drinks, Jokes – YLD Comedy Club Mixer a Hit
On May 17th the Young Lawyers Division and Chittenden County Bar Association co-hosted a mixer at the Vermont Comedy Club…
Vermont Calling – for Young Lawyers
The graying of the legal profession in Vermont has been a subject for discussion for some time now, a discussion…
A Message of Gratitude From Teri Corsones
You may have recently heard of my appointment as Vermont State Court Administrator. I wanted to take this opportunity…
Judicial Emergency Extended to 8-31-22
The Vermont Supreme Court issued the latest amendments to AO 49 on May 9, 2022, linked HERE. The state…
The 2022 “Mid-Winter” Thaw Was Fun in the April Sun
The Young Lawyer’s Division managed this weekend to bring back a beloved VBA tradition – the “Mid-Winter” Thaw in Montreal. …
Congratulations to MLK, Jr. Poster/Essay Contest Winners!
The Vermont Bar Association, in partnership with its Diversity Section and Young Lawyers Division, sponsored a Martin Luther King,…
Daniel Richardson, Past VBA President, Is Vermont’s Newest Superior Court Judge
Governor Scott has announced his appointment of Daniel Richardson to Vermont’s Superior Court Bench. Richardson most recently served as the…
Starting Your Own Law Practice? Apply to Join the VBA/VLS Solo Lawyer Incubator Project
The Vermont Bar Association and Vermont Law School are accepting applications from new and new-to-Vermont lawyers who want to…
Nancy Waples Sworn in as Associate Justice
The Honorable Nancy Jear Waples was sworn in as an Associate Justice for the Vermont Supreme Court on April 15…
Judge Waples’ Swearing-In to be Livestreamed
Superior Judge Nancy J. Waples will be sworn in as an Associate Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court on Friday,…
Sixth Annual Statewide High School Mock Trial Program
The Vermont Bar Association was pleased to collaborate with the United States District Court for the District of Vermont, the…
Face to Face Again for VBA’s 65th Mid-Year Meeting
With the pandemic easing, the VBA was able to host the Mid-Year Meeting live and in-person on Friday, March 25. …
New Administrative Directive Regarding COVID Health Screening and Safety Protocols
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Order Revising Covid-19 Restrictions in Public Areas of Federal Buildings and Courthouses
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Heather Cooper appointed U.S. Bankruptcy Judge
Heather Cooper appointed U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Congratulations to Heather Cooper, partner in the firm Facey Goss & McPhee in Rutland,…
Client Security Fund MYM Vote
A vote regarding the Client Security Fund has been noticed for the Mid-Year Meeting on Friday, March 25, 2022. Following…
2022 Pro Bono Service Award Winners
The Vermont Bar Association congratulates Attorneys Matthew Garcia, Joy Karnes Limoge, Sarah North and Laura Savall as the 2022 winners…
Congratulations to Judge Nancy Waples!
Governor Phil Scott has appointed Judge Nancy Waples to the Vermont Supreme Court. Judge Waples is a long-time VBA member,…
VT Mentor Advice Program for New Lawyers
The VBA is pleased to offer a “Vermont Mentor Advice Program”, pairing experienced Vermont lawyers with new lawyers practicing in…
VBA Nominating Committee Report Issued
The VBA Nominating Committee met on December 10 and recommended that Judith Dillon become President-Elect of the VBA Board of…
New Judicial Bureau Hearing Officer Sworn In!
New Judicial Bureau Hearing Officer Sworn In! Chief Justice Reiber administered the oath of office to Judge Charles Romeo, Vermont’s…
Judicial Nomination Process Proposals – S.179
Judicial Nomination Process Proposals – S.179 S.179 has been scheduled for testimony next Thursday, February 3 at 10:45 am in…
Bar News – Swearing-In Ceremony for New VT Lawyers
Welcome new admittees to the Vermont Bar! Although the annual swearing-in ceremony wasn’t able to be held in-person this year,…
Know a Pro Bono Attorney? Let Us Know!
Nominate a deserving and generous attorney for the VBA’s annual Pro Bono Service Award. The Award is given each year…
Message from COVID-19 Committee Co-Chairs
Even though the state of emergency in Vermont was officially lifted in June 2021, many pandemic concerns are still with…
VT Mentor Advice Program
The VBA is planning to offer a “Vermont Mentor Advice Program” to new lawyers in Vermont, pairing experienced Vermont lawyers…
Congratulations President Fletcher and President-Elect Manitsky!
Congratulations Bob Fletcher, Andrew Manitsky, Jessica Bullock, Rich Cassidy, Kate Lamson and Jordana Levine! With all the excitement of our…
Judicial Emergency Extended to March 1
Administrative Order No. 49 was amended on November 4, extending the judicial emergency to March 1, 2022. Here’s a LINK to a…
2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Poster-Essay Contest for Middle School Students
The VBA Diversity Section and Young Lawyers Division are co-sponsoring the 2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Poster-Essay Contest for Vermont…
VBA Civics Award Contest for High School Students
The VBA is pleased to announce the First Annual VBA Civics Award Contest, open to all Vermont high school students.…
Afghan Women Judges
The VBA Women’s Division is seeking to help publicize efforts to aid Afghan women judges who are trying desperately to…
Judge Zonay Named Chief Superior Judge
Chief Justice Reiber announced that Superior Court Judge Tom Zonay will succeed Chief Superior Judge Brian Grearson in that role…
VT Legal Community Food Drive Launch
The fifth annual Legal Community Fighting Hunger Food Drive will be held starting Friday, September 3 through Friday September 17.…
Justice Beth Robinson Nominated to Second Circuit!
Congratulations to Justice Beth Robinson, who has been nominated by President Biden to the US. Court of Appeals for the…
Odyssey Public Contacts List Clean-Up Request
One of the primary issues e-filers have had using the Odyssey system has been duplicative and erroneous information inadvertently entered…
New Courthouse COVID Protocols Effective July 6
New Courthouse COVID Protocols Effective July 6 The Judiciary has announced new Courthouse COVID protocols for Vermont state courthouses, effective…
License Renewal Deadline Extended
Court Administrator Patricia Gabel issued a Memo to the Bar on June 30 linked HERE, referencing an emergency order linked…
Judiciary Update – COVID Measures
Court Administrator Patricia Gabel issued a Memo to the Bar on June 18 with an update on COVID measures in…
VT State of Emergency Ends
The state of emergency in Vermont first announced by Governor Scott on March 13, 2020 will end effective midnight, June…
Howard Kalfus Appointed as Superior Court Judge
Governor Scott announced the appointment of Judicial Bureau Hearing Officer Howard Kalfus as the newest Superior Court Judge, filling the…
Odyssey Court Users Group Reinstated
An “Odyssey Court Users Group” was created last summer in response to Act 120, to meet with the Judiciary about…
2021-2022 Superior Judge Rotation Schedule Released
The Superior Judge Rotation Schedule for September 7, 2021 through September 5, 2022 has been approved: September 7, 2021 through…
Per Filing E-Filing Fee Eliminated
We are pleased to report that the Judiciary and Tyler Technology have negotiated a modification of their contract to eliminate…
2021 Pro Bono Service Award Winners
The Vermont Bar Association is proud to announce the 2021 winners of the VBA’s Pro Bono Service Award. The attorneys…
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