Answering the Call

December 4, 2018

Helena Wooden-Aguilar JD’02 was in her second year as an attorney in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Civil Rights when she got an unusual call at her desk.

Thirst and Resilience From East To West

June 26, 2016

In the face of drought, floods, and sometimes invisible pollution, access to clean water is growing more fraught than ever. The work of VLS alumni in three regions of the country offers a glimpse of how it’s all playing out.

A Lawyer On Thin Ice

July 10, 2016

Betsy Baker, Professor of Law at VLS, is now a go-to expert on the​ Arctic. Through her work with the U.S. State Department and the Arctic Council, an international governing body for the Arctic, Baker has played an important role in elevating the status and understanding of the frozen north.

Calling All Policymakers and Legislators

August 29, 2016

The impact that Climate Change has had on Vermont is undeniable, and VLS is preparing the next generation of policymakers and legislators to protect the environment.​

The China Project

September 30, 2016

On this increasingly small and fragile planet, China is the single biggest Environmental Stage. Enter Vermont Law School.

Distinguished Summer Scholars 2018

May 9, 2018

Shi-Ling Hsu, Natacha Teresa Mesa Tejeda, Andrea Freeman, and Tseming Yang will be representing environmental, energy, agriculture, and international environmental law while serving as Distinguished Summer Scholars in residency during this year’s Summer Session.

Environmental Law Center Welcomes New Director, Jennifer Rushlow

August 7, 2018

Accomplished attorney and environmental advocate Jennifer Rushlow will be joining Vermont Law School’s Environmental Law Center this fall. She is an experienced litigator, a creative developer of impactful projects, and a passionate and effective advocate for equity and justice

Hosting China’s Academy for Environmental Planning

September 29, 2018

This past July, U.S.-Asia Partnerships for Environmental Law (PEL) welcomed a delegation of experts to receive training on the basic U.S. legal systems and practice for natural resource damage compensation and restoration.