What is VPO
Mission Statement:
The Vermont Paralegal Organization is a statewide, volunteer-based organization dedicated to providing education and promoting paralegal professionalism and leadership.
Left to Right: Heather Moreau, Laurie Noyes, RP, Kristin Mattes, Ashley LaRose, Leslie Mooney. Seated: Corinne Deering, RP, and Carie Tarte. Missing: Diane Brown.
VPO Purpose:
The purpose of the Vermont Paralegal Organization is to establish and maintain high standards of education, conduct, and integrity among paralegals; to foster, advance and promote the paralegal profession; to facilitate communication within the Vermont paralegal community and within local, state, and national bar organizations; to support and encourage continuing education for paralegals in Vermont; to educate the legal and business communities in Vermont in the effective utilization of paralegals; and to encourage the expansion of paralegal roles.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS:
VPO Amended & Restated Model Rules of Ethics and Professional Responsibility (9/25/08)
