Judicial Assignments
Judicial Assignments 9/8/2026 – 9/6/27
Bankruptcy Court Nuts & Bolts CLE
Join the Bankruptcy Court for a lively and very practical discussion of Consumer Bankruptcy Practice in Vermont! April 17, 2026 from 1:30pm – 3:30pm at the US Bankruptcy Court, 2nd Floor Courtroom,151 West St, Rutland Whether you’re new to bankruptcy law, looking for a refresher, or a state court practitioner curious about how bankruptcy may…
VBA Board Adopts Statement in Support of Rule of Law in Light of Recent Minnesota Events
VERMONT BAR ASSOCIATION’S STATEMENT ON SUPPORT FOR THE RULE OF LAW At its monthly meeting on Feb. 20, 2026, the Board of Managers of the Vermont Bar Association adopted the following statement: The Vermont Bar Association is deeply concerned by the loss of life arising from recent federal immigration enforcement activity. The Vermont Bar Association…
YLD Mid-Winter Thaw 2026 Recap
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
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…
Winners of the 2026 VBA MLK, Jr. Middle School Poster/Essay Contest
Each year, a committee comprised of representatives from the VBA staff, the VBA Diversity Section, and the VBA Young Lawyers Division, chooses a quotation by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to inspire Vermont’s middle school students to participate in a Poster-Essay Contest. This year’s quotation was, “Courage is an inner resolution to go forward despite…
VBA Names Kim Velk Next Executive Director
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…
Know a Deserving Pro-Bono Attorney? Let Us Know Too!
Nominations are now open for candidates for VBA’s Annual Pro Bono Service Award. The Award is given each year to one or more attorneys who have devoted themselves in a noteworthy way to provide pro bono legal services. Standards for the award reflect Rule 6.1 of the Vermont Rules of Professional Conduct which exhorts lawyers…
Gov. Scott Appoints Christina Nolan & Michael Drescher to the Vermont Supreme Court
This press release just in from the Governor’s office (1/5/26): Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today has named Christina Nolan of Burlington and Michael Drescher of Hinesburg to the Vermont Supreme Court. “Naming justices to the Vermont Supreme Court is one of the greatest responsibilities for any governor,” said Governor Phil Scott. “These…
Third Annual Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program Open for Applications
The Vermont Bar Association, continuing its efforts to address attorney shortages in underserved areas throughout Vermont, is again accepting applications for its Loan Repayment Assistance Program. Now in its third year, the VBA Loan Repayment Assistance Program (“LRAP”) is designed to assist attorneys burdened by debt so that they can work in underserved geographic…