Celebrations of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Incoming! On July 1, all three branches of Vermont government, led by our Judiciary, will be celebrating together around the Capitol in Montpelier. Click here to learn about it all. There will be kids’ activities (potato sack races etc.) and inspiring events (a naturalization ceremony)…
DetailsJoin us for the 4th meeting in this pilot collective care series! Who: The program is being provided as a VBA member benefit (at no additional charge) and is thus open only to VBA members. Our cohort, this year at least, will be those who work in solo or small firms or small…
DetailsAt its meeting on May 15 the Board of Managers of the Vermont Bar Association approved the creation of a Section for Vermont’s State’s Law Office Study (“LOS”) Program. The first co-chairs of the section are its proponents Kira Botting, Esq., a law office study graduate who practices at Rousseau & Ross, PLLC in…
DetailsVermont Legal Aid (VLA) has announced today (May 1, 2026) that Alistair Deakin, Esq. will serve as its new Executive Director. Deakin brings more than 25 years of experience in civil legal services, nonprofit leadership, and public policy. He began his legal career with Atlanta Legal Aid Society, representing clients in housing, public benefits,…
DetailsIf you have ever groaned or rolled your eyes at the mention of “Self-Care” … this group is for you! So often, legal work is trauma work, and attorneys are regularly exposed to human suffering. Solo practitioners and attorneys working in small firms, experience an increased risk for occupational trauma and workplace distress since they…
DetailsVERMONT BAR ASSOCIATION’S STATEMENT ON SUPPORT FOR THE RULE OF LAW At its monthly meeting on Feb. 20, 2026, the Board of Managers of the Vermont Bar Association adopted the following statement: The Vermont Bar Association is deeply concerned by the loss of life arising from recent federal immigration enforcement activity. The Vermont Bar Association…
DetailsThe Young Lawyer’s Division again hosted the beloved VBA tradition – the “Mid-Winter” Thaw in Montreal –over the MLK Holiday weekend. Vermont legal professionals turned up in droves for a weekend of camaraderie and learning at a new location for the event, Le Westin Hotel at the edge of Montreal’s Chinatown and Old City. There…
DetailsThe Vermont Labor Relations Board (VLRB) invites qualified individuals to apply for a current “Labor” seat vacancy on the Board. A Labor seat representative brings demonstrated knowledge of labor relations and collective bargaining agreements from the perspective of employees and organized labor. Individuals appointed to the Labor seat typically have experience working with or representing…
DetailsEach year, a committee comprised of representatives from the VBA staff, the VBA Diversity Section, and the VBA Young Lawyers Division, chooses a quotation by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to inspire Vermont’s middle school students to participate in a Poster-Essay Contest. This year’s quotation was, “Courage is an inner resolution to go forward despite…
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