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Memo from Judiciary Announces Upcoming Transition to Zoom from Webex, Changes to First-Year Requirements, Proposed and Promulgated Rules & More

Blog, NewsBy Kim Velk June 3, 2025

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…

VBA Establishes In-House Counsel Section

Blog, NewsBy Kim Velk May 29, 2025

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…

JNB Seeks to Fill Superior Court Judge Vacancy

Blog, NewsBy Kim Velk May 9, 2025

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…

Search Begins for Justice Carroll’s Replacement

Blog, NewsBy Kim Velk May 9, 2025

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. Cassidy – July 13, 1953 – April 21, 2025

Blog, NewsBy Kim Velk April 23, 2025

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…

Volunteer Judges Needed For Student Civics Program on May 21 in Montpelier

Blog, NewsBy Kim Velk April 17, 2025

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…

2025 Mid-Year Meeting Recap

Blog, NewsBy Kim Velk April 3, 2025

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…

Board of Managers Issues Statement In Support of Rule of Law

Blog, NewsBy Kim Velk February 27, 2025

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…

Sheilagh Smith of Chelsea Wins 2025 VBA Pro Bono Service Award

Blog, NewsBy Kim Velk February 26, 2025

The Vermont Bar Association congratulates Sheilagh Smith, Esq. of Chelsea, Vermont, as the 2025 winner of the VBA’s Pro Bono Service Award The Pro Bono Award is given annually by the VBA’s Board of Bar Managers to an attorney who provides extraordinary legal services to indigent and disadvantaged clients in our community. Smith was nominated…

Court Announces Judicial Nominating Board Election Results

Blog, NewsBy Kim Velk January 15, 2025

Three attorney members have seats on the Judicial Nominating Board, including an At-large Seat, a Northern Seat and a Southern Seat. The three seats came open for election at the end of last year. The deadline for submitting ballots was Jan. 13, 2024. Today, the Judiciary announced the results of the election. The following people…

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