"What We Can Do: A Climate Optimist’s Guide to Sustainable Living" Book Talk
2025-11-06 12:45 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Vermont Law and Graduate School, 164 Chelsea St., South Royalton, VT, 05068
Join us for an engaging book talk with Charlie Sellars, director of sustainability at Microsoft and author of the #1 best-selling climate book, “What We Can Do: A Climate Optimist’s Guide to Sustainable Living.”

In this empowering and practical guide, Sellars offers a data-driven framework to help readers embrace sustainability in their personal, professional, and political lives. With an optimistic perspective, “What We Can Do” reminds us that each of us has more power than we realize to create a meaningful difference in the fight against climate change.

This event is hosted by the Business Law Society, the Environmental Law Society, the Energy Law Society, the Environmental Law Center, and Offices for Alumni Relations and Development.

Planning to attend in person? Please register via the button below. Joining virtually? Access the presentation on the day of the event via this link.

Veterans Day Program: Honoring the Brave
2025-11-11 09:00 - 15:30 | Chase Community Center, 164 Chelsea St., South Royalton, VT, 05068
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

9 a.m. | Breakfast

9:55 to 10 a.m. | The Star-Spangled Banner Performed by Elizabeth Schmitt JD’27

10 to 10:45 a.m. | Remarks and Readings

Welcome: Master of Ceremonies Chris Noble

Opening Remarks: Law School Dean Beth McCormack and Graduate School Dean Daniel Bromberg

The Pledge of Allegiance: Michael A. Harden JD’26

Readings:

The Unbroken Chain of Service: Tara Lynn Angulo JD’26

“In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae, read by Katie Merrill, dean of admissions

The Table of the Fallen Soldier: Brittany Lamb JD’27

10:45 to 11 a.m. | Veterans Resources

Donald Hayes JD’10, director of Veterans Legal Assistance Project

22 Veterans a Day

Awareness and Outreach Resources

11:05 to 11:45 a.m. | Retiring of the Flag Ceremony Presentation and Bugler: Norwich University Color Guard

11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Remarks and Networking/Lunch Break

12:30 to 1:30 p.m. | Lunch and Learn – Veterans Treatment Court(qualifies for 1 Continuing Legal Education credit)

Matt Miller, LDM Lawyers

Veterans and Alternative Courts

Veterans in the Criminal Law Practice

1:30 to 2:15 p.m. | Presentation of Flags and Cases Presented by Veterans Law Student Association members Kristina Smith JD’26 and Michael A. Harden JD’26

Professors Donald Hayes JD’10, Richard Sala JD/MELP’13, and Joe Griffo JD’07

Certificates of Appreciation

2:15 to 3:30 p.m. | VLSA Resources Panel and Fellowship

Mental Health Resources: Sally Rumsey, Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Fellowship: join veterans, family, and friends as we gather to remember the fallen

How to Apply: A Session for Master's, LLM, and Certificate Applicants
2025-11-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Join the Graduate Admissions Team for an info session focused on the application process. We’ll cover all the elements of an application, including transcripts, professional resume, essay(s), character and fitness, and letters of recommendation. This session will get you acquainted with the application process and provide insight on how to put together a strong application as you prepare for the next step in pursuing an advanced degree at Vermont Law and Graduate School.

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"Presidential Power": A Lecture by Professor Rodney A. Smolla
2025-11-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
The Office of Admissions invites you to a lecture on presidential power with Rodney A. Smolla, professor and former VLGS president. Professor Smolla is a renowned scholar on matters relating to constitutional law, civil rights, freedom of speech, and mass media.

Please register in advance by clicking the button below.

*This event is geared toward prospective JD and master’s students.

Healing After an Economic Downturn
2025-12-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Communities can hit hard times economically due to various factors, including losing industry and employers. When communities lose industry, they can also lose their identity, and as a consequence, the story of “who we were” can linger without a clear sense of “who we are today.” How have communities that have experienced economic downturns recovered and successfully gained their footing to create a brighter future? How can we help communities process economic trauma, create collaborative atmospheres, and identify action steps to move forward? What role do restorative practices play in assisting communities to heal and grow together?

Hosted by the Center for Justice Reform at Vermont Law and Graduate School, this is event is part of an ongoing online series, “Healing Communities to Heal the World.”

Esteemed guest speakers include:

Kennedy Smith, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Self-RelianceSteve Sanders, Director of Mill Sit Redevelopment at One NorthMike Smith, Executive Director of the Outdoor Sports Institute

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