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The Vermont Bar Association and Vermont Law and Graduate School are continuing to partner on a Lawyer Incubator Project to help new and new-to-Vermont lawyers establish law practices in underserved areas and for underserved populations of our state. Incubator lawyers in previous classes have praised the Project’s full mentorship and support, access to cases…
The Vermont Judiciary Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion was established to identify disparities in our justice system, understand the causes, evaluate solutions, and implement changes. The Commission’s work will address disparities amongst individuals involved in court proceedings as well as internal Judiciary practices, such as hiring, training, and retention. The Commission, which consists of…
The Office of the Chief Judge, the Hon. Thomas Zonay, has released the judicial assignments rotation. These assignments will pertain from Sept. 5, 2023 until Sept. 5 2024. To see the announcement, click here.
HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR ALL VERMONT COURTHOUSES AND JUDICIARY FACILITIES Now that emergency declarations associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have ended, the Vermont Judiciary is also ending the vast majority of the COVID-19 health and safety protocols that were adopted at the start of the pandemic and periodically modified thereafter. It will continue to…
The 2023 A. Pearly & Edith C. Feen Lecture Series speaker is Dahlia Lithwick. Her presentation is titled: Religion and The Supreme Court: Where are we now? This event will be live at Ohavi Zedek or available on Livestream. The information can be found at https://ohavizedek.org/event/dahlia/
The Vermont Judiciary Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion was established to identify disparities in our justice system, understand the causes, evaluate solutions, and implement changes. The Commission’s work will address disparities amongst individuals involved in court proceedings as well as internal Judiciary practices, such as hiring, training, and retention. Forums have been held throughout…
The VBA held its in-person Mid-Year Meeting at the Equinox Resort and Spa in Manchester Center on March 31 and followed up with a slate of webinars the following week. Attendance figures made it clear that people are ready to get out and meet together again! Last year’s Mid-Year Meeting was held in downtown Burlington…
Governor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of two Vermont Superior Court Judges: Robert Katims of Hinesburg and H. Dickson Corbett of East Thetford. “As I have often said, appointed judges is one of the most important responsibilities for any governor, and it’s critical to identify individuals who are fair, impartial, experienced and committed to…
The Vermont Supreme Court is holding its annual “On the Road” series at Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) on Tuesday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. During the session, the Court will hear oral arguments in three cases in Room 109 in Oakes Hall on the VLGS campus. “We are excited to…
The VBA got this message today from the town clerk in Mendon: Effective March 20, 2023, in an effort to increase Office Security, the Mendon Town Office will be open by appointment only. Town staff will remain available Monday – Thursday from 9am – 4pm to assist citizens by phone, e-mail, U.S. Postal Service, and…