VTACDL

Lori Jensen

Executive Director
90 Beech Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452

802-343-4628

vtacdl@gmail.com

www.vtacdl.com

President:

Jordana Levine

Past President:

Chris Davis

President-Elect:
Joseph Strain

Secretary: 

Kasey Emmons



Treasurer:

Chris Davis

Public Defender Rep:

Sarah Reed

At-Large Directors:

(3-year terms expiring 2025)

Devin McLaughlin

Dan McManus

(3-year terms expiring 2026)

David Silver

Frank Twarog

(3-year terms expiring 2027)

Gary Apfel

Josh O'Hara

The Vermont Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers President’s Award is given annually to a criminal defense attorney who best exemplifies the goals and values of the Association and the legal profession in Vermont.  The recipient of the award will have demonstrated commitment to:

The notion that the proper administration of criminal justice occurs when all persons accused of a crime receive fair, rational, and humane treatment within the criminal justice system;

The protection of individual rights through zealous representation of persons accused of a crime;

Fostering the integrity, independence, and expertise of the criminal defense bar;

To the protection and defense of the Vermont Constitution, the United States Constitution, and the adversarial system of justice;

The enhancement of the capacity of the criminal defense bar to safeguard fundamental constitutional rights through the promotion of study and research in the field of criminal defense law and the related arts;

The dissemination and advancement by lecture, seminars, and publication knowledge of the law relating to criminal defense practice, which is necessary to the protection of fundamental constitutional rights;

Service as a leader in identifying and reforming flaws and inequities in the criminal justice system, redressing systemic racism, and ensuring members of the criminal defense bar are fully equipped to serve all accused persons at the highest level.

The President and the Board will also consider the recipient’s commitment to the Association and its membership, service as a mentor to newer lawyers, service to the recipient’s community, commitment to serving indigent defendants, generosity of spirit, personal sacrifice, and creativity in criminal defense.

If you would like to nominate an attorney for the VTACDL President’s Award, please send an email explaining why you believe the attorney would be a worthy recipient of the award to the VTACDL office at: vtacdl@gmail.com.

All nominations must be received by December 15, 2024