Sarah Butson

36 | Attorney, Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC
Residence: Chittenden

Career highlight: The career highlight I’m most proud of is supporting a federal jury trial and giving my first in-court oral argument. Jury trials are rare in civil practice, and while we did not secure a verdict of no liability, or defense resulted in the second-best outcome for our client.

Community involvement: Community involvement was modeled for me from a young age with both of my parents being active community members, including membership in community groups, serving as troop leaders, and involvement with local volunteer boards. 

My community involvement involves active participation with the Enosburg Opera House with which I have been involved since I was a child, and it remains a significant part of my life. I am additionally proud to serve on the Board of Directors for the Miss Vermont Scholarship Organization and Girls on the Run Vermont. I am also actively involved in the Vermont professional Human Resources community.

Motivation for living and working in Vermont: Born and raised in Vermont, I always knew I wanted to end up in Vermont long-term.  Vermont has so much to offer in terms of its natural beauty and recreation but also in the resilience and grit of its people.

Favorite Vermont escape: My favorite Vermont escape is my family’s lake cabin on Lake Carmi in Franklin, Vermont.

Favorite Vermont season: My favorite Vermont season is winter. There is such a beautiful stillness in a winter evening.

If you had unlimited access to funds, which cause(s) would you support: The cause I would support is the Enosburg Opera House, which is both a historic and important local building but a regional hub for performing arts. The performing arts for rural communities, especially, are such a vital resource and should be fostered, developed, and made accessible.