250 Celebration – Chittenden County
Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on October 2, 2026 at the Chittenden Superior Civil Courthouse. More more information, visit HERE.
DetailsBeware Phishing Email From Fake “vtcourts.gov” Address
A fraudulent phishing email is circulating among Vermont attorneys this morning (9/8/2026) from “JUD” or “James Simith” at a false “vtcourts.gov” address. Recipients are asked to enter a code to download an attachment. Do not open. Delete this email! The Judiciary is aware of the problem and is investigating. See the warning that has been…
DetailsInterested in Serving on the Judicial Nominating Board? Read On
Nominations for the three State Bar seats on the Judicial Nominating Board will take place on the floor at the VBA Annual Meeting on Sept. 25 at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee. Members in attendance at the business meeting that day will nominate candidates for the Bar seats on the JNB. Elections will be held…
DetailsReady, Steady – Start Collecting Donations for 10th Annual Vermont Legal Professionals Food and Diaper Drive.
The official kick-off of the 10th Annual Vermont Legal Community Fighting Hunger Food and Diaper Drive is almost upon us. The deadline for signing up is Thursday, Sept. 3. All the details, including the sign-up sheet, can be found in this announcement from Attorney General Charity Clark. The Drive will run for two weeks from…
DetailsMassachusetts CPCS Seeks Dual-Licensed Vermont Attorneys for Private Panel Opportunities
The Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is expanding its outreach to attorneys in neighboring states and is particularly interested in connecting with Vermont attorneys who are also licensed to practice in Massachusetts. CPCS contracts with private attorneys throughout Massachusetts to provide representation to individuals who cannot afford counsel. For dual-licensed attorneys, CPCS private…
DetailsTeri Corsones Wins Robert B. Yegge Award for Outstanding Contribution in the Field of Judicial Administration at ABA Annual Meeting
Vermont State Court Administrator Therese “Teri” Corsones was honored on Aug. 1 at the 2026 ABA Annual Conference in Chicago with the Robert B. Yegge Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Judicial Administration. The Award honors the former Dean Emeritus of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and former Chair of…
DetailsUpdate: Software Updates to Court’s Evidence Portal Set for 5-9 PM Aug. 11 are Postponed
This just in from the Judiciary: UPDATE – August 11, 2026: The software update to the Vermont Digital Evidence Portal (VDEP) scheduled for tonight, August 11, has been postponed. No maintenance will occur tonight, and VDEP will remain available as usual. The Vermont Judiciary expects to receive potential new dates for the update soon and…
DetailsInterested in Being a Vermont Superior Court Judge? Apply by Sept. 11
The Judicial Nominating Board circulated a memo yesterday (8/6/26) advising that there are two vacancies to be filled on the court in the coming months. Complete details are in the memo and on the judiciary website.
VBF Names Cilena Thenthirath its 2026–2029 Poverty Law Fellow
The Vermont Bar Foundation (VBF) has announced the selection of Cilena Thenthirath as its 2026–2029 Poverty Law Fellow. Thenthirath will begin the three-year fellowship later this month (August 2026). She will be based in the Center for Justice Reform Clinic at Vermont Law & Graduate School, where she will lead an immigration-focused project that expands…
DetailsNominations for the VBA Award for Civility and Professionalism are Open!
Do you know an attorney who has demonstrated exceptional civility and professionalism? Please consider nominating that person for the VBA President’s Award for Civility and Professionalism. The award was inaugurated in 2023 by VBA past President Andrew Manitsky. We plan to present the award to a new winner at the VBA Annual Meeting at Lake…
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