VTLA News


Posted on: Dec 11, 2023

Have you considered seeking a position on the VTLA Board of Governors? Consider running for a seat as an elected District Governor! VTLA has 13 Districts and 16 District Governor seats with the next one-year term of office beginning April 5, 2024. The districts and current governors are listed in the Directory of Members and Services. If you are interested, please submit a signed petition by January 10.

VTLA’s Board is comprised of a number of groups:

  • Officers: elected by the Board following the convention
     
  • Governors at Large: recommended by the Nominating Committee and voted on by the membership at the Annual Convention
     
  • District Governors: Voted on by members in VTLA districts (when there is a contested seat, or appointed by the Nominating Committee when vacant)
     
  • Section Leaders: leaders in our substantive law sections as well as Young Trial Lawyers and Women’s Caucus
     
  • Past Presidents
     
  • Ex Officios: committee chairs who are not also serving in another role

Please contact Valerie O’Brien at VTLA, vobrien@vtla.com, 804-343-1143 if you have any questions about the election process or the responsibilities of a member of the Board of Governors.