The Vermont Bar Association, in partnership with its Diversity Section and Young Lawyers Division, sponsored its third annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Poster-Essay Contest to celebrate the life and message of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle school students were asked to create a poster and write a short essay interpreting what Dr.…
DetailsThe VBA Nominating Committee met on December 13, 2019 and recommended that Robert Fletcher become President-Elect of the VBA Board of Managers. The Nominating Committee also recommended that Katelyn Atwood, incumbent, run unopposed and that there be two contested elections for the remaining two board seats: Kelsey Bain vs. James Rodgers, incumbent and Alexandrea Nelson…
DetailsGovernor Phil Scott swore in Superior Court Judge William D. Cohen of Rutland, Vermont as a Vermont Supreme Court Justice before a packed courtroom at the Rutland County Courthouse on December 19, 2019. Justice Cohen replaces former Supreme Court Justice Marilyn Skoglund on the Supreme Court, starting work in Montpelier on December 23. Justice Cohen…
DetailsThe VBA was pleased to once again co-host with the Judiciary and the county bar associations a series of Legislators’ Days in the courts in 2019. Starting with Addison County on October 9 and ending with Lamoille County on December 11, state legislators were invited to visit courts on a specific date in each county.…
DetailsThe VBA office has been filled with holiday spirit! Thank you so much to all those who have sent us goodies over the last few weeks. Trust they were all consumed with smiles. Our Executive Director, Teri Corsones, made us all these beautiful cheesecakes and even Boris and Fiona got new toys! Happy Holidays from all…
DetailsWhat a treat it was to attend the 19th annual Bankruptcy Holiday Luncheon and CLE last Friday at the Killington Grand Resort. VBA Bankruptcy Section Co-Chairs, Don Hayes and Nancy Geise put together a varied, informative and entertaining day packed with 7 hours of CLE credit. Despite the packed schedule, the collegial bar still found…
DetailsOver 200 people attended our Annual Real Estate Law Day at the Hilton in Burlington. Attendees and six amazing sponsors spent the day discussing all things real estate with colleagues at this popular annual event. There was not a dull moment as the knowledgeable panelists spoke of parcel mapping, solar contracts, life estates, representing buyers…
DetailsGovernor Phil Scott swore in Kerry Ann McDonald-Cady of Dover, Vermont as a Vermont Superior Court Judge before a packed courtroom at the Newfane County Courthouse on October 30, 2019. Judge McDonald-Cady replaces former Judge David Howard and will serve in Bennington and Rutland Counties. Judge McDonald-Cady has served as a deputy state’s attorney in…
DetailsL to R: Susan Warner & Dean Tom McHenry (VLS), David Koeninger (VLA), Daniel Richardson, Justices Beth Robinson & Karen Carroll, Erin Jacobsen (VLS), VBA President Beth Novotny and Mary Ashcroft (VBA) On November 6, 2019, the Access to Justice Coalition held a press conference at the Vermont Supreme Court outside the courtroom. Partners from…
DetailsFrom VBA Board of Managers member Amy Davis, please see highlights and pictures from the swearing-in ceremony for Judge Lisa Warren: Judge Grearson introduced five speakers on behalf of Lisa Warren who all spoke to a crowded courtroom in Caledonia County. The speakers included former judges, prosecutors, police officers, and defense attorneys. Lisa’s appointment comes with…
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