Vermont Attorney General
Bill Sorrell
Why Am I Running for Re-election?
I believe the Office of Attorney General is among the most important elected positions in Vermont or any state. With a responsibility to seek justice for all, the integrity, energy and competence of the Attorney General is key to the security of our citizens and their confidence in the fairness of the enforcement of our laws.
The Attorney General wears two hats: to represent the interests of the government in a wide range of court proceedings and to represent the general welfare of all the people. When these two interests are in conflict, the Attorney General must strive to see that both interests are protected and well-represented.
I invite you to peruse the website of the Office of the Vermont Attorney General . There you will see helpful information and examples of the work performed by me and the many fine people who work for me. There is ample proof that during my tenure as AG, whether in the areas of criminal law enforcement, consumer protection, civil rights enforcement or environmental protection, I have taken my responsibilities most seriously.
I hope the voters of Vermont will continue to strongly support my efforts and allow me to continue doing this important work.
The Attorney General wears two hats: to represent the interests of the government in a wide range of court proceedings and to represent the general welfare of all the people. When these two interests are in conflict, the Attorney General must strive to see that both interests are protected and well-represented.
I invite you to peruse the website of the Office of the Vermont Attorney General . There you will see helpful information and examples of the work performed by me and the many fine people who work for me. There is ample proof that during my tenure as AG, whether in the areas of criminal law enforcement, consumer protection, civil rights enforcement or environmental protection, I have taken my responsibilities most seriously.
I hope the voters of Vermont will continue to strongly support my efforts and allow me to continue doing this important work.
Bill Sorrell Biography
A native and resident of Burlington, VT, William H. Sorrell has served as Vermont’s Attorney General since 1997. In June, 2004, he began a one year term as President of the National Association of Attorney Generals and in June of 2003 he was chosen by his fellow Attorneys General to receive NAAG’s Kelley-Wyman Award, given annually to the “Outstanding Attorney General “. He has also served as Chair of the NAAG Tobacco and Environment Committees and Co-Chair of its Consumer Protection Committee. He is currently Chair of the NAAG Mission Foundation Board and a member of the NAAG Executive Committee.
Prior to embarking on his legal career, Bill graduated from the University of Notre Dame (AB, magna cum laude, 1970) and Cornell Law School (JD, 1974). He served as Chittenden County Deputy State’s Attorney from 1975-77; State’s Attorney, 1977-78 and 1989-92; engaged in private law practice at McNeil, Murray & Sorrell, 1978-89; and as Governor Howard Dean’s Secretary of Administration, 1992-97.
Bill served a maximum term of six years as a member and then Chair of the Board of the American Legacy Foundation In appreciation for his service, in 2008 the Foundation endowed the William H. Sorrell Lecture Series, funding an annual address on tobacco control issues at a NAAG meeting. Among his other accomplishments, he was recognized by the Coalition for a Tobacco Free Vermont as Tobacco Control Champion in 2003 and in 2009 as Citizen of the Year by the Vermont Medical Society.
He has also served as a member of Vermont’s Judicial Nominating Board, as president of United Cerebral Palsy of Vermont, secretary of the Vermont Coalition of the Handicapped and a member of the Board of the
Winooski Valley Park District
Prior to embarking on his legal career, Bill graduated from the University of Notre Dame (AB, magna cum laude, 1970) and Cornell Law School (JD, 1974). He served as Chittenden County Deputy State’s Attorney from 1975-77; State’s Attorney, 1977-78 and 1989-92; engaged in private law practice at McNeil, Murray & Sorrell, 1978-89; and as Governor Howard Dean’s Secretary of Administration, 1992-97.
Bill served a maximum term of six years as a member and then Chair of the Board of the American Legacy Foundation In appreciation for his service, in 2008 the Foundation endowed the William H. Sorrell Lecture Series, funding an annual address on tobacco control issues at a NAAG meeting. Among his other accomplishments, he was recognized by the Coalition for a Tobacco Free Vermont as Tobacco Control Champion in 2003 and in 2009 as Citizen of the Year by the Vermont Medical Society.
He has also served as a member of Vermont’s Judicial Nominating Board, as president of United Cerebral Palsy of Vermont, secretary of the Vermont Coalition of the Handicapped and a member of the Board of the
Winooski Valley Park District
