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SUMMARY:Commencement 2025: Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we recognize a few exceptional students from the Class of 2025 for their outstanding service\, stewardship\, and leadership.  \n\n\n\nThis event will take place both in person and virtually. To tune into the livestream\, please click the button below. \n\n\n\nLearn more about all the Commencement festivities by clicking here.
URL:https://www.vermontlaw.edu/event/commencement-2025-awards-ceremony
LOCATION:Chase Community Center\, 164 Chelsea St.\, South Royalton\, VT\, 05068
CATEGORIES:Commencement,Livestream Calendar
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SUMMARY:Commencement 2025: Honorary Degree Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Julia Olson\, co-executive director and chief legal counsel for Our Children’s Trust\, will present\, “Children’s Climate Rights: Foundation of Democracy.” \n\n\n\nOlson founded Our Children’s Trust in 2010 to empower young people to secure their climate rights\, protect their futures\, and save our planet. In August 2023\, they made history with Held v. State of Montana\, the first children’s constitutional climate trial resulting in a landmark win for youth. In June 2024\, with Navahine v. Hawai‘i Department of Transportation\, Our Children’s Trust achieved the first settlement agreement of a youth-led constitutional climate case directed at decarbonizing transportation.  \n\n\n\nToday\, Olson directs the organization’s cutting-edge legal strategy and has served as lead counsel on the pathbreaking federal cases\, Juliana v. United States and Genesis v. EPA. Olson has received numerous awards\, including the Kerry Rydberg Award for Environmental Activism (2017)\, Rose-Walters Prize for Global Activism (2018)\, Katharine & George Alexander Law Prize (2022)\, and Berkeley Law’s Environmental Leadership Award (2024). In 2023\, TIME100 Climate called her one of the world’s most influential leaders driving climate action. Olson received her JD from University of California College of the Law\, San Francisco\, and her BA from University of Colorado. \n\n\n\nYou can also tune into the livestream by clicking here. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://www.vermontlaw.edu/event/commencement-2025-honorary-degree-lecture
LOCATION:Oakes Hall\, Room 012\, 164 Chelsea Street\, South Royalton\, Vermont\, 05068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commencement,Events in South Royalton,Livestream Calendar,VLS Events
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SUMMARY:Commencement 2025: Cultural Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Cultural Celebration to honor graduating members of the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA)\, Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA)\, Black Law Students Association (BLSA)\, and Native American Law Students Association (NALSA). \n\n\n\nThis event will take place both in person and virtually. To tune into the livestream\, please click the button below. \n\n\n\nLearn more about all the Commencement festivities by clicking here.
URL:https://www.vermontlaw.edu/event/commencement-2025-cultural-celebration
LOCATION:Debevoise Back Lawn at Vermont Law and Graduate School\, 164 Chelsea Street\, South Royalton\, Vermont
CATEGORIES:Commencement,Livestream Calendar
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SUMMARY:Moot Court Simulation
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we present a moot court debate simulation featuring a team of current students who have represented VLGS at national competitions. In order to be considered for one of VLGS’s moot court teams\, students must demonstrate excellent oral and written advocacy skills during their performance in our Advanced Appellate Advocacy class. \n\n\n\nAfter the simulated debate\, the students will highlight their experiences in Advanced Appellate Advocacy\, as well as their time on moot court teams. There will also be a Q&A session at the end of the event. 
URL:https://www.vermontlaw.edu/event/moot-court-simulation
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Admissions Events Webinars
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SUMMARY:Veterans Advocate Training Program
DESCRIPTION:The South Royalton Legal Clinic’s Veterans Legal Assistance Project\, with the generous support of the Thomas M. French Veterans Advocacy Fund\, is honored to provide this introductory continuing legal education (CLE) program focused on preparing attorneys and appointed representatives to advocate for veterans. \n\n\n\nAttorneys and other advocates must be accredited to practice before the VA. Within 12 months of accreditation\, attorneys and other advocates are required to complete three hours of qualifying CLE credits. This program is offered to satisfy that requirement. It is also an excellent primer for any attorney considering representing veterans before the VA. \n\n\n\nThis program—which is eligible for up to four Vermont CLE credits—will provide an introduction to advocating for veterans before the VA\, a review of the VA benefits appeals process\, and an update on current trends in veterans advocacy. New this year\, we are offering an extra session on VA compensation claims that will highlight initiation\, review\, evidence development\, and decisions. This session is highly recommended for any new-to-VA-law practitioner or advocate. \n\n\n\nAttorneys and other advocates who become accredited will be listed on a national VA list\, and are entitled to represent veterans in their initial claims for VA benefits on a pro bono basis\, and on VA benefits appeals for attorney’s fees. \n\n\n\nThe session is being offered free of charge to attorneys and appointed representatives in exchange for their commitment to assist at least one pro bono VA benefits client in the year following the program. \n\n\n\nPlease register in advance by clicking here or emailing communications@vermontlaw.edu. \n\n\n\nSCHEDULE:8 a.m. In-Person Registration Opens \n\n\n\n8:30 a.m. VA Benefits: Nuts and BoltsDon Hayes JD’10\, South Royalton Legal Clinic\, VLGS \n\n\n\n9:30 a.m. Working Claims at the RO: Evidence Development and AppealsTim Mercer\, Esq.\, The Bluestein Group \n\n\n\n10:30 a.m. Break \n\n\n\n11 a.m. Obtaining a Character of Service Determination: Review of New StandardsAndrew Thibault JD’22\, The Bluestein Group \n\n\n\n12 p.m. Remarks from Thomas French \n\n\n\n12:10 p.m. Practitioner Q&A \n\n\n\n12:30 p.m. Lunch \n\n\n\n1 p.m. Beyond the RO: Appellate Process from CAVC to the Supreme CourtDavid Giza\, Esq.\, Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD
URL:https://www.vermontlaw.edu/event/veterans-advocate-training-program
LOCATION:Chase Community Center\, 164 Chelsea St.\, South Royalton\, VT\, 05068
CATEGORIES:Events in South Royalton
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SUMMARY:Executive Orders and Competing Constitutional Conceptions of Presidential Power
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Admissions invites you to tune in as Vermont Law and Graduate School President Rod Smolla leads a lecture on executive orders and competing constitutional conceptions of presidential power.  \n\n\n\nPresident Smolla has been and remains an active litigator. He is particularly well known for his representation of American and international clients on matters relating to defamation and invasion of privacy.  \n\n\n\nHe is admitted to the Illinois\, Virginia\, and Delaware bars\, and he has participated as counsel or co-counsel in many litigation matters. He is a frequent advocate on a wide variety of legal issues\, and has presented oral argument in state and federal courts across the country\, including the Supreme Court of the United States. \n\n\n\nPlease register in advance by clicking the button below.
URL:https://www.vermontlaw.edu/event/executive-orders-and-competing-constitutional-conceptions-of-presidential-power
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Admissions Events Webinars,Livestream Calendar,VLS Events
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Norman Williams Distinguished Lecture in Land Use Planning and the Law: Navigating an Energy Transition
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Law Center at Vermont Law and Graduate School invites you to hear from Dr. Sarah Mills\, director for the Center for EmPowering Communities at the University of Michigan’s Graham Sustainability Institute. \n\n\n\nThe U.S. has only just begun to see the rapid expansion of renewable energy on our landscapes. Technological advancements and reductions in costs for renewable energy have energy models showing that wind and solar may impact as much as 15% of the continental U.S. land area by 2050. The lion’s share of the energy infrastructure that has already been built—and will need to be built—for this energy transformation is sited in rural places.  \n\n\n\nIn this talk\, Dr. Mills will dig into how this infrastructure impacts rural residents and local governments. She will also discuss how a web of state policy choices—from siting/zoning authority to property tax policy to utility policy—shape the impacts that renewable infrastructure has on rural communities and the ability to deploy renewables with community goals in mind. \n\n\n\nThe livestream can be accessed via the button below or by clicking here.
URL:https://www.vermontlaw.edu/event/20th-annual-norman-williams-distinguished-lecture-in-land-use-planning-and-the-law-navigating-an-energy-transition
LOCATION:Oakes Hall\, Room 007\, 164 Chelsea Street\, South Royalton\, Vermont\, 05068
CATEGORIES:Events in South Royalton,Livestream Calendar,VLS Events
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SUMMARY:Overview of the Online Hybrid JD Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we discuss our flexible Online Hybrid JD program. Accessible anywhere\, anytime\, this program offers a top-tier legal education tailored to fit your schedule and aspirations. Beth McCormack\, dean of Vermont Law School\, and Roger Pao\, director of the Online Hybrid JD program\, will be present to share their valuable insight and answer your questions. \n\n\n\nPlease register by clicking the button below.
URL:https://www.vermontlaw.edu/event/overview-of-the-online-hybrid-jd-program
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Admissions Events Webinars
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SUMMARY:Rooted in Law: Shaping the Future of Agricultural Systems 
DESCRIPTION:Following the United Nations’ designation of 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives\, the Food and Agricultural Law Society (FALS) and the Food Law Student Network (FLSN) are proud to showcase the innovation\, resilience\, and community-driven impact of agricultural cooperatives in Vermont and nationwide. This symposium\, Rooted in Law: Shaping the Future of Agricultural Systems\, will emphasize the critical role of cooperatives in addressing modern challenges such as climate change\, labor equity\, and market access in agriculture.  \n\n\n\nThe livestream link has expired. Thank you for joining us! \n\n\n\nSCHEDULE \n\n\n\n3 p.m. – Opening Remarks \n\n\n\n3:10 p.m. – Fireside Chat:  \n\n\n\n\nErika M. Dunyak\, Director of the Business Start-up Clinic and Visiting Clinical Professor\, Roger Williams University School of Law  \n\n\n\nClara Ayers\, Farmer and Co-Owner\, Fairmont\, LLC\, and Regional Director\, Agri-Mark \n\n\n\n\n3:50 p.m. – Panel Discussion:  \n\n\n\n\nGordon Merrick JD/MFALP’20\, Senior Policy and Programs Manager\, Organic Farming Research Foundation and Board Member\, South Royalton Market Food Cooperative  \n\n\n\nJeannie Oliver LLM’13/LLM’14\, VP of ROC NH and Energy Solutions\, ROC-NH \n\n\n\nKara Brown\, Sales Manager\, Deep Root Organic Cooperative \n\n\n\nMatt Cropp\, Executive Director\, Vermont Employee Ownership Center \n\n\n\n\n4:50 p.m. – Vermont Lieutenant Governor John Rodger  \n\n\n\n5 p.m. – Reception
URL:https://www.vermontlaw.edu/event/rooted-in-law-shaping-the-future-of-agricultural-systems
LOCATION:Chase Community Center\, 164 Chelsea St.\, South Royalton\, VT\, 05068
CATEGORIES:Academic Spring – Online Learning,Academic Spring – Residential,Livestream Calendar,Student Events
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SUMMARY:Alumni in Energy Regional Symposium: Emerging Energy Issues in New York and New England
DESCRIPTION:Join Vermont Law and Graduate School alumni\, industry leaders\, and energy experts for an in-depth discussion on the evolving energy landscape in New York and New England. This one-day symposium will explore key topics shaping the region’s energy future\, featuring expert panels and a distinguished lunchtime keynote from Brenda Brickhouse MERL’18\, Technical Director of EPRI’s Equitable Decarbonization Initiative.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPanel discussions include:  \n\n\n\n\nEnergy Affordability in the Energy Transition: strategies for managing the costs of the energy transition while protecting consumers\n\n\n\nGrid Connections: approaches to accelerating the integration of new generation resources under Order 2023\n\n\n\nRegional Transmission Planning: enhancing regional transmission system planning and construction across New York and New England\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFeatured Panelists: John Bernecker\, Senior Advisor for Transmission\, NYSERDADavid Ellis\, Managing Director\, Mass AmericanGraham Jesmer JD’13\, Senior Regulatory Counsel – Operations and Planning\, ISO-NERussell King JD/MERL’18\, Assistant Counsel\, NY DPSMark Sciarrotta JD’96\, Vice President and Legal Counsel\, VELCOLindsay Speer MELP’14\, Senior Energy Planner\, Central New York Regional Planning & Development BoardLaurie Wheelock JD’10/MELP’07\, Executive Director\, Public Utility Law Project \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease use the link below to register. $25 per registrant\, with proceeds supporting the Kevin B. Jones Fund. Lunch will be provided.
URL:https://www.vermontlaw.edu/event/alumni-in-energy-regional-symposium-emerging-energy-issues-in-new-york-and-new-england
LOCATION:St. Anne’s Institute\, 160 N. Main Avenue\, Albany\, New York\, 12206
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