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 facultyโ€™s expertise, experience, and accomplishments.

In Memoriam – Kevin B. Jones

  • Director, Institute for Energy and the Environment
  • Professor of Energy Technology and Policy

Expertise: Air Pollution, Clean Air Act, Climate Change, Energy Law and Regulation

Ross Jones ’00

  • Adjunct Faculty

Expertise: Environmental Law, Natural Resources Law and Management, Science and the Law

Melissa Kalinen

  • Access Services and Interlibrary Loan Specialist

Expertise: Library Operations

Ryan Kane

  • Adjunct Faculty

J. Patrick Kennedy JD’93

  • Member, Vermont Law and Graduate School Board of Trustees
  • Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, Rockland Trust Company

Jon Kidde

  • Consultant, Restorative Justice, School Discipline and Juvenile Justice Reform

Expertise: Restorative Justice

Nicole A. Killoran

  • Professor of Law
  • Director, Vermont Small Business Law Center

Expertise: Administrative Law, Bankruptcy, Consumer Law, Environmental Law, Environmental Litigation, Land Use Planning and Regulation, Property Law, Trial Practice, Wills and Trusts

J.B. Kittredge

  • Member, Vermont Law and Graduate School Board of Trustees
  • General Counsel for Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (ret.)

Spencer Knapp

  • Adjunct Professor of Law