Vermont Bar Association

09/03/2026

Walk-In: Physical Data Security Is Back In Play

While most law firms are almost entirely focused on cloud-based security, a recent warning from the FBI indicates that an organization call...

08/24/2026

For many clients, a retirement account is both the most heavily taxed asset in the estate and the most efficient one to give to charity.
This session walks attorneys through the tools and the common mistakes.
For more information and to register, visit our CLE Calendar: www.vtbar.org/event-calendar

08/20/2026

Launch Angle: How Do You Fund a New Law Firm?

When you’re starting a new law firm, the big question is how you afford it; and, you don’t want to guess. At the very least, you want...

08/18/2026

The 2025 tax law (the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) changed the rules for charitable deductions beginning in 2026. This session gives attorneys a practical, plain-language briefing on what changed and how to advise clients now.

Visit our website for more course information and registration: www.vtbar.org/event-calendar

08/06/2026

Let the Games Begin: Competition Among Team Members Is Healthy

08/06/2026

What you'll take away from this presentation:
- Recognize when retirement assets are the most tax-efficient charitable gift, during life and at death.
- Advise on QCDs and the one-time Legacy IRA gift, including the 2026 limits and the age and account eligibility rules.
- Structure IRA beneficiary designations to charity to avoid income in respect of a decedent.
- Coordinate retirement-asset giving with the broader estate plan and the SECURE 2.0 distribution rules.

For many clients, a retirement account is both the most heavily taxed asset in the estate and the most efficient one to give to charity. This session walks attorneys through the tools and the common mistakes.

Register through our CLE Calendar www.vtbar.org/event-calendar (and register for the 1st in this tax and estate planning duo on 8/20/26).

08/05/2026

Fall Foliage, Networking, Awesome Seminars, and Colleagues! What could be better?

Registration is now open for the VBA’s 2026 Annual Meeting! We’re looking forward to bringing you a full day of timely, practical programs.

View meeting flyer and register through our CLE Calendar: www.vtbar.org/event-calendar

07/31/2026

It's happening tonight -- see you there!

07/30/2026

The Metric System: How to Engender a Performance Culture in Your Law Firm