Memo from Judiciary Announces Upcoming Transition to Zoom from Webex, Changes to First-Year Requirements, Proposed and Promulgated Rules & More

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…

Search Begins for Justice Carroll’s Replacement

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:             …

2025 Mid-Year Meeting Recap

The VBA held its 2025 Mid-Year Meeting at the Equinox Resort and Spa in Manchester on March 28. A crowd of about 200 Vermont attorneys and judges, special guest speakers, and 20 meeting sponsors were on hand for a memorable day. The weather held, which is always a mercy for a meeting in Vermont in…

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…

The 2024 Annual Meeting – Recap

The VBA held its Annual Meeting at the Lake Morey Resort on Sept. 27 and followed up with a slate of webinars the following week.  Attendance was healthy with 178 registered attendees and a total of 223 on hand (including judges, sponsors, guests, and staff).  More than 130 people participated in the Zoom Basic Skills…