Governor Phil Scott Appoints Colin Owyang as Superior Court Judge

Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of Colin Owyang as superior court judge.

"Colin is a strong leader with diverse experience working in both the public and private sectors," said Governor Phil Scott. "I believe this will help him to excel in this new role and serve Vermonters well as they navigate the judicial system."

Owyang most recently worked for Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO) and Vermont Gas System, both in strategic, executive leadership roles. His professional experience also includes serving as Massachusetts Attorney General (now Governor) Maura Healey's first deputy attorney general and as assistant U.S. attorney in Boston where he prosecuted Boston mobster Stephen Flemmi and Al-Qaeda terrorist Richard Reid.

Owyang has also served as assistant U.S. attorney in Burlington, VT, special assistant U.S. attorney in Washington, DC and as trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice's Environmental Crimes Section in Washington, DC. He began his legal career at a large Boston law firm after clerking for three federal judges.

"I am deeply grateful to Governor Scott for this chance to serve Vermont. The Superior Court touches the lives of so many people in our community, often at very trying times," said Owyang. "I am humbled and privileged to join the ranks of the dedicated and professional public servants working tirelessly to fulfill the mission and vision of the Vermont Judiciary."

Owyang earned his B.A. and M.A. from Yale University before earning his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School where he graduated cum laude.

A photo of Owyang can be found by clicking here.

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