Faculty and Staff

Our faculty are highly regarded for their contributions to the landscape of law and policy, as well as their experience in the field.

Guided by our outstanding educators and staff, VLGS students have a rare opportunity to learn from leaders in their chosen field and are supported throughout every step of their journey, both inside and outside the classroom.

Explore our Faculty Directory to learn more about our faculty’s expertise, experience, and accomplishments.

Mark James

  • Interim Director, Institute for Energy and the Environment
  • Associate Professor, Maverick Lloyd School for the Environment
  • Associate Professor of Law, Vermont Law School

Expertise: Air Pollution, Climate Change, Energy Law and Regulation, Oil and Gas Law and Regulation

Michael Jasny

  • Adjunct Faculty

Expertise: Ocean and Coastal Resources

Jessica Jay JD/MSEL’97

  • Adjunct Faculty

Expertise: Land Conservation

Shirley Jefferson

  • Vice President of Community Engagement and Government Relations
  • Professor of Law

Nicole Jenkins-Rosenkrantz

  • Adjunct Professor

Expertise: Restorative Justice

Greg Johnson

  • Director, Legal Writing Program
  • Professor of Law

Expertise: Appellate Advocacy, Constitutional Law, Legal Writing, Sexual Orientation and the Law

Theresa Johnson

  • Assistant Director of Student Affairs

Tammie Johnson

  • Registrar

Richard A. Johnson JD’97

  • Member, Vermont Law and Graduate School Board of Trustees
  • COO, Voi, Hanover, NH