VBA News

Memo From Judiciary: Watch for Transition from Webex to Zoom & Comments Due by Sept. 8 on Proposal to Drop Screening Counsel from Lawyer Complaint Screening Process

Blog, NewsJuly 9, 2025

The Vermont judiciary sent a memo yesterday (July 8, 2025) to (among other things) remind attorneys to stay tuned for information concerning the transition from Webex to Zoom for remote hearings. That change is coming in 2025. The memo also describes a proposed modification of Administrative Order No. 9 related to the Professional Responsibility…

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VBF Announces Richard Cassidy Special Grant Program

Blog, NewsJune 24, 2025

In honor of Richard Cassidy’s lifelong commitment to justice, the Vermont Bar Foundation is launching the Richard Cassidy Special Grant Program — a values-driven initiative to support Vermont organizations working to build a more just and equitable future. This new program is not just a tribute — it is a call to action. At a…

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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, NewsJune 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…

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VBA Establishes In-House Counsel Section

Blog, NewsMay 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…

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YLD Vermont City Marathon Teams Crush the Course

Blog, NewsMay 28, 2025

The VBA Young Lawyers Division Marathon Relay Teams met bright and early on race day (Sunday, May 25) ready to run. The weather was chilly in Burlington, and the teams coordinated an exchange of jackets to keep everyone warm after their leg of the relay! Both teams’ first leg runners, Danielle Simpson for Team…

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Resolution Honoring Rich Cassidy Adopted by Vermont Legislature

Blog, NewsMay 20, 2025

Richard T. “Rich” Cassidy, president elect of the Vermont Bar Association and storied Vermont attorney, died late on Monday, April 21, 2025, after a long illness. The celebration of his life was held, to a capacity crowd, at Burlington’s landmark First Unitarian Church on May 2. Rich’s long and wide-ranging service to Vermont, his clients,…

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JNB Seeks to Fill Superior Court Judge Vacancy

Blog, NewsMay 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…

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Search Begins for Justice Carroll’s Replacement

Blog, NewsMay 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: …

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

Blog, NewsApril 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…

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Vermont Lawyers March for the Rule of Law in Burlington on May 3

Blog, NewsApril 21, 2025

A group of Vermont attorneys, alarmed by attacks on the rule of law by the Trump administration, have organized a march to take place in Burlington on May 3. They are also collecting attorney signatures on a statement the group has drafted. The march will begin at noon at the Chittenden Superior Court, 175 Main…

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