Firm principal Christina Nolan has been asked to serve on the Search Committee for selecting Burlington’s next Police Chief. After delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the committee has begun its important work reviewing and interviewing candidates for this vital city department head. As a former U.S. Attorney for the state of Vermont, Attorney Nolan brings a unique and valuable perspective to this search. Learn more about this process here.

Sheehey is pleased to announce that Justin A. Brown, a principal of the firm, has been recognized as a 2021 Rising Star by Vermont Business Magazine (“VBM”). Recipients were selected from more than 130 nominations based on their commitment to business growth, professional excellence, and involvement in their communities. VBM has been recognizing 40 individuals under the age of 40 each year since 2010. This year’s rising stars will be honored at an event later this year.

This is a well-deserved honor for Justin given his achievements in the workplace and the community.  At Sheehey, Justin primarily represents businesses in complex civil litigation, defense of hospitals and health care providers in medical malpractice litigation, and plaintiffs in personal injury litigation.  Justin has been recognized by Super Lawyers—a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement—as one of New England’s Rising Stars in business litigation.  In his community, Justin serves on the board of Green Up Vermont, the board of the Young Lawyers Division of the Vermont Bar Association, and as a Lieutenant and Judge Advocate General with the 158th Fighter Wing of the Vermont Air National Guard.

Congratulations to Justin and all of the 2021 Rising Stars!

Firm principal Arline Duffy has been named VP of the Board of Mercy Connections, Inc., a local non-profit dedicated to raising community resilience and lifting lives. Arline explains,  “I believe the services that Mercy Connections delivers, led by a dedicated and caring staff, provide powerful, life-changing opportunities to members of our community. It is such a pleasure to see staff find so much joy in the success of their students and program participants and I am truly grateful to be able to help the mission of this amazing organization.” Learn more about Mercy Connections here.