The VBA, in conjunction with the Vermont Judiciary and Vermont Law School, organized the Fourth Annual Constitution Day, held at VLS in South Royalton last night. The packed house was rapt as the presenters brought life to this year’s theme of “Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society.” After introductory remarks by VBA Board President, Gary…
The incoming 1L class at VLS was treated to a full day orientation at the Statehouse, complete with speeches and interactive panels that included VBA members Michael Chernick, Susanne Young and Joe Benning. VBA Executive Director, Teri Corsones gave a welcoming speech and informed the students about VBA’s special $25 student rate and all the…
Like Throwback Thursday, Wellness Wednesday is trending on social media now, but is doomed, like all trends, to fade into the background. I’m a huge fan of Wellness Wednesday, don’t get me wrong. Anything that brings wellness and work-life balance into center stage gets an A+ in my book. But why can’t every day be…
Thanks to the invaluable contributions of many, including: presiding judges from the state and Vermont Supreme Court benches; experienced trial practitioners who offered critiques with the presiding judges; VBA Young Lawyers Division members serving as witnesses; and volunteer student timekeepers from the Vermont Law School, the 3rd Annual VBA Trial Academy was a great success! The…
The greens of Spring in Vermont are as varied as the fall foliage colors. Maybe they are so beautiful because we have had to feast on browns, greys and whites exclusively for so many months. May is special because of the greens, but perhaps it is most special because of the Smolo? Loyal Solo &…
It’s CLE season, and half of us need to report to the judiciary our last two years’ credits by June 30. So needless to say, there is a hustle and bustle here at the VBA in the spring. But CLE’s are not about just checking boxes or hitting play on a DVD to hit the 20-hour mark. There…
The Rutland County Bar Association continued its 30+ year annual tradition of a Law Day Mock Trial hosting over 200 area 5th graders from seven different schools on May 8, 2019. The program featured a morning and an afternoon performance at the Rutland County Courthouse. The Avengers-themed case of “Thanos v. Shuri of Wakanda” featured Thanos suing…
Last week the VBA went back to the basics with our biannual Basic Skills program. Being that it is CLE season, we had a varied selection of new and established attorneys at our program. Why should a seasoned attorney attend Basic Skills, you ask? Well, I asked a few and they replied that the program…
VBA’s biennial Solo & Small Firm Conference is back and better than ever. Join us May 23-24that the beautiful Basin Harbor Resort for our law practice management conference designed especially for YOU! We’ve got all the bases covered from offering more networking and relaxing opportunities to offering more hands-on seminars. You asked for it, we’ve…
The Vermont Bar Association was pleased to collaborate with the United States District Court for the District of Vermont, the Office of the Federal Public Defender, the Office of the Attorney General and Vermont Law School to organize the Third Annual Vermont High School Moot Court Competition this year. Nine high schools (Brattleboro Union High…