Barber '96 to Helm Vermont Bar

Amber L. Barber '96, a matrimonial and family law attorney with Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC, was recently installed as president of the Vermont Bar Association (VBA) at the organization's 134th Annual Meeting in Fairlee, Vt.

An active member of the VBA's Family Law Section, Barber has previously served as a member of the Board of Managers, chair of the board's Operations Committee, and representative of the VBA Young Lawyers Division.

With Downs Rachlin Martin, Barber handles all aspects of divorce and civil union dissolution, including those involving complex financial issues and extensive marital assets, post-judgment modifications and court order enforcement issues.

Since its inception in 1878, membership in the VBA has grown to 2,220 attorneys.