This just in (Sept. 5, 2025) from the Governor’s office: Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Claire Burns as Caledonia County State’s Attorney. She has served as interim state’s attorney since August 1, following former State’s Attorney Jessica Zaleski’s departure. Vermont Governors appoint state’s attorney vacancies based on the recommendations of county political…
Be sure to check the memo that came from the judiciary yesterday (Sept. 3 2025). If you missed it in your email, you can find a link here. In addition to rule promulgations and reminders about procedures for e-file and serve a etc., the memo includes a link to the Standard Practices Committee Feedback and…
Members of the Vermont bar should have received a memo today (dated June 2, 2025) from State Court Administrator Teri Corsones. (Link below). The memo is “Re: Promulgated and Proposed Rules, Vermont Judiciary Migrating Virtual Hearing Capabilities, Attorney License Renewal Period, Supreme Court Administrative Directives, eFile and Serve and Public Portal Information, Filing of Exhibits…
The Board of Managers of the Vermont Bar Association approved the creation of a section for In-House Counsel at its meeting on May 23 in Montpelier. The new section was proposed by Mary Bouchard, Esq. of Vermont Gas Systems Inc.. VBA Board President Josh Diamond will be consulting with Mary to find and appoint the…
The following memorandum was distributed today (May 9, 2025) by the Judicial Nomination Board: MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Bar of the Vermont Supreme Court FROM: Jessica Burke, Esq., Chair Judicial Nominating Board SUBJECT: Information…
The following memorandum was distributed today (May 9, 2025) by the Judicial Nominating Board: MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Bar of the Vermont Supreme Court FROM: Jessica Burke, Esq., Chair Judicial Nominating Board SUBJECT: …
Richard T. “Rich” Cassidy, President Elect of the Vermont Bar Association and storied Vermont attorney, has died. Rich died late on Monday, April 21, 2025, after a long illness. Rich was not only an accomplished attorney, known and respected around the state, he was a servant of the profession. His dedication to improving…
Civics that Empowers All Students May 21, 2025 On May 21, 2025, approximately 180 4th-8th grade students from across the state will converge in Montpelier (Snelling Room of the Vermont History Museum), to participate in Student Congressional Hearings. This is part of the “Civics that Empowers All Students” (CEAS) program. The Vermont Agency of Education…
The VBA held its 2025 Mid-Year Meeting at the Equinox Resort and Spa in Manchester on March 28. A crowd of about 200 Vermont attorneys and judges, special guest speakers, and 20 meeting sponsors were on hand for a memorable day. The weather held, which is always a mercy for a meeting in Vermont in…
The Board of Managers of the Vermont Bar Association has adopted the following statement: The Vermont Bar Association (VBA) honors its mission: [To] promote[] the highest standards of skill, ethics and professionalism within an inclusive legal profession; foster[] understanding and respect for the rule of law; support[] equal access to a fair and effective system…