From VBA Board of Managers member Amy Davis, please see highlights and pictures from the swearing-in ceremony for Judge Lisa Warren: Judge Grearson introduced five speakers on behalf of Lisa Warren who all spoke to a crowded courtroom in Caledonia County. The speakers included former judges, prosecutors, police officers, and defense attorneys. Lisa’s appointment comes with…
The VBA welcomes new admittees to the Vermont bar! Yesterday’s swearing-in ceremony at the Supreme Court was topped off with a reception hosted by the VBA. At the ceremony, Josh Lobe made the motion to admit on behalf of the Board of Bar Examiners. Justice Robinson gave a heart-felt talk about the profession generally and…
Maybe these kids! Annika Green and Jennifer Emens-Butler went to U-32 this week to speak with Sophomores and Juniors for career day. On Your Own: Your Legal Rights at 18 booklets and pocket constitutions in hand, Annika and Jennifer told the two groups of kids all about the education prerequisites and the practice of law…
There really was something for everyone at the VBA Annual Meeting and Basic Skills events last week. We extended a warm welcome to new admittees and lawyers relocating to Vermont at our semi-annual Basic Skills event. The full day CLE on Thursday was packed with courses on professionalism, Vermont procedures, family law, admin law and…
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…