Vermont’s new U.S. District Court Judge, Mary Kay Lanthier, had her formal investiture on Nov. 8 in Rutland. Although Lanthier took her oath of office from Chief Federal Judge Christina Reiss in Burlington on Sept. 17, and began exercising her official duties immediately thereafter, the investiture ceremony provided a formal marker for Lanthier’s new position.…
DetailsIt is that time of year again! Dear Members of the Vermont Bar: The Young Lawyers Division of the Vermont Bar Association (“YLD”) are seeking nominations for the recipient of the annual Judge Peter W. Hall Integrity Award. This award is presented annually by the YLD to a Vermont attorney or judge who exhibits the…
DetailsThe Board of Managers of the Vermont Bar Association approved the creation of a section for Public Utilities Law at its meeting on Oct. 23. The first chair of the section is Joslyn L. Wilschek of the Wilschek, Iarrapino Law Office in Montpelier, and Will Dodge, of Downs Rachlin Martin, will serve as co-chair. This…
DetailsWe 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…
DetailsThe Vermont Bar Association (VBA) is offering another round of awards to support attorneys who are struggling with student loan debt. The VBA Loan Repayment Assistance Program, also known as LRAP, is specifically designed to aid attorneys who are burdened by debt so that they can work in underserved geographic and subject areas. The next…
DetailsThe Vermont Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in three cases at Rutland High School on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. The Justices usually hear oral arguments in the Supreme Court building in Montpelier, but in the fall the Court goes “On the Road” to hear arguments at a Vermont high school. The Rutland…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsHannah King is the new Executive Director of the Vermont Bar Foundation. She was introduced by VBF Board President Elect Bonnie Badgewick at the VBA’s Annual Meeting at Lake Morey on Sept. 27 and started in her new post last week. King previously served as the Deputy Campaign Manager and Finance Director for Congresswoman Becca Balint,…
DetailsThe Women’s Division of the VBA has teamed up with the Women’s Law Society and Alumni Relations and Development at Vermont Law and Graduate School to present, “Voices from the Bench: Women’s Judicial Panel” in Burlington on Oct. 17. The gathering will be held at the VLGS space at 126 College St., Suite 410, in…
DetailsBy T.J. Diggins, vLex Fastcase Customer Success Representative In coordination with Fastcase, the Vermont Bar Association has offered a free legal research member benefit since 2021, providing access to cases, statutes, and regulations. Last year, Fastcase was significantly upgraded for Vermont attorneys by the addition of a searchable database of Vermont superior court decisions. In…
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