David Conard, a real estate and construction lawyer with Langrock Sperry & Wool, LLP in Burlington, received the VBA President's Award for Outstanding Service at the 131st Annual Meeting of the Vermont Bar Association, held Friday, September 25, 2009, at the Lake Morey Resort. Conard received the award for his service on Association committees dealing with real estate specialization and the unauthorized practice of law. He served as primary draftsman for a proposed rule governing the unauthorized practice of law in Vermont. The 25 lawyers of Langrock Sperry & Wool, LLP solve legal problems - with knowledge, creativity, and commitment - for individuals and businesses across a wide range of practice areas. With offices in Burlington and Middlebury, the firm has been promoting the public interest and offering its unique blend of tradition and innovation since 1960.