VANESSA Robertson
27 | Facey Goss & McPhee P.C. | Associate Attorney
Residence: West Rutland
Career highlight(s): The career highlights that I am most proud of are helping clients close cases with a satisfactory outcome. There is something amazing in knowing you provided legal services to clients that met or exceeded their expectations. As a younger attorney I am 
grateful for the ability to not only help my clients but have mentors in my firm guiding me along the way to ensure each of our clients are well taken care of. 
Community Involvement: My community involvement includes both community service and young professional development. In Rotary I am able to be a part of so many service projects that touch different parts of my community. As a member of the board of directors I am able to ensure that our funding is reaching a wide variety of needs.
As a member of the board of directors for the Rutland Young Professionals I get to partake in helping others grow their network, socialize, contribute to charitable causes, and overall add to our network of young professionals which is vital for the longevity of the community.
What motivated you to live and work in Vermont? I was motivated to live and work in Vermont because of my family and my love of the state.
Favorite part of your job: My favorite part of my job is helping clients get the best possible legal outcomes.
Most inspiring mentor and why: I am inspired by a variety of people in my life. Including my supervisors, fellow attorneys, and friends I went to law school with.
What is the best career advice you have received? The best career advice I have received is to ensure that you have mentorship throughout your life and career.
Tell us something fun about yourself that few people know: Few people know that I did jiu-jitsu during law school and hope to rejoin a gym dedicated to that in the future.
What three words best describe you: Three words that best describe me are competitive, caring, and sociable.
Favorite Vermont escape: My favorite Vermont escape is the Chittenden Reservoir. It is a quiet and beautiful place.
Favorite downtime activity: My favorite downtime activity is reading.
Favorite Super Hero and why: My favorite super hero is Iron Man. Two sentences is far too little to explain why.
Favorite Social Media and why: My favorite social media is Instagram because it normally is a far more positive platform than others.
Person you would most like to share a Vermont beverage with: The person I'd most like to share a Vermont beverage with is Governor Scott.
If you had unlimited access to funds, which cause(s) would you support: The cause I would support is the Vermont Foodbank and WIC. Food insecurity is often hidden in our society but it impacts so many Vermonters that deserve our support.
What is the one song on your playlist that are you embarrassed to tell your best friend? The song on my playlist I would be embarrassed to tell my best friend is brutal by Olivia Rodrigo.
Where do you see yourself professionally in the next 5-10 years? In the next 5-10 years I'd like to rise in the ranks and eventually become a partner.
How has your community service changed since the pandemic? My community service during the pandemic has changed to a more virtual platform. We have shifted to more online networking events and virtual fundraising for local charities.
How has your job changed since this pandemic? During the pandemic, court has become mostly virtual. I meet with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts virtually.