Gov. Scott Appoints Four Superior Court Judges

Gov. Phil Scott today announced his appointment of four Vermont Superior Court Judges on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving (Nov. 27). They are : Bonnie Badgewick of Woodstock, Dana DiSano of South Burlington, Timothy Doherty of Burlington, and Laura Rowntree of South Burlington. With these appointments, half of all the superior court judges Governor Scott has…

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VBA Hosts New England Bar Association

The VBA played host to the annual gathering of the New England Bar Association (NEBA) from Oct. 24 to the 26th at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe.  NEBA was founded in 1971, initially, as per its Maine Certificate of Organization, as the “Northern New England Bar Association,” to promote the general welfare of the…

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Lanthier Investiture Held Nov. 8

  Vermont’s new U.S. District Court Judge, Mary Kay Lanthier, had her formal investiture on Nov. 8 in Rutland.  Although Lanthier took her oath of office from Chief Federal Judge Christina Reiss in Burlington on Sept. 17, and began exercising her official duties immediately thereafter, the investiture ceremony provided a formal marker for Lanthier’s new position.…

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Are You a Future Bar Leader?

We hope so! The VBA thrives with member participation, and one of the most important ways you can serve is as a member of the Board of Managers.  There are three two-year seats coming open this winter. Additionally, the executive committee positions of Treasurer, Secretary, and President Elect are open every year. The VBA Nominating…

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