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.

Pat Parenteau

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  • Professor of Law Emeritus
  • Senior Fellow for Climate Policy, Environmental Law Center

Expertise: Climate Change, Endangered Species, Natural Resources Law and Management, Public Lands, Water Rights and Allocation, Wetlands and Water Resources

Emily Parker

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  • General Ledger Accountant

Shelly Parker

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  • Assistant to the Director

Diane Parker

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  • Deli Attendant

Ashley Patton

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  • Director of Advancement Services

Heather Payne

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  • Carter C. Kissell Professor in Law, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

Expertise: Energy Law and Regulation

Javier Pazos

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  • Deli Attendant

Alex Pelizzon

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  • Adjunct Professor

Expertise: Constitutional Law, Corporate Governance, Ecological Jurisprudence, Indigenous Rights, International and Comparative Law, Restorative Justice, State and Federal Sovereignty

Robert Percival

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  • Adjunct Faculty

Expertise: China and the Environment

Paul Perkins JD’98

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  • Adjunct Professor

Expertise: Trial Practice