Events Calendar

Stay informed and stay engaged with the VLGS Events Calendar. Expand your knowledge with stimulating discussions from our symposiums, webinars, and weekly info sessions. Our calendar is your go-to resource for staying ahead of the latest happenings within the Vermont Law and Graduate School community. 

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2021 Honorary Degree Lecture with Guest Speaker Rick Middleton

Honorary degree recipient Rick Middleton will deliver the 2021 environmental lecture: Reflecting on 50 years of Environmental Advocacy in the Southeastern United States—the Key to Success. Middleton is president emeritus of the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), an organization he founded and led for 34 years until his retirement in 2019. Under his leadership, […]

2021 Awards Ceremony

Please join us for a virtual awards ceremony, recognizing a few exceptional students from the Class of 2021 for outstanding service, stewardship, and leadership. Event link will be emailed to students and the VLS community separately.

Commencement Toast

Join the VLS community for our annual celebratory toast immediately following the Commencement ceremony. Raise a glass with your classmates, deans, administration, faculty, staff, and the alumni association. Let's salute your many accomplishments and celebrate the start of your alumni journey. Cheers! vermontlaw.info/commencement-toast-2021

The Status of Renewables in VT and the VT Long-Range Transmission Plan

Featuring Christopher Root, Vermont Electric Power Company Each lecture is worth one VBA CLE credit. Lectures are free and open to the public. Watch this event at vermontlaw.edu/live. About the speaker:  Mr. Root joined VELCO as Chief Operating Officer in March 2014. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Network […]

Why the U.S. Needs a National Food Strategy

Featuring Laurie Beyranevand, Vermont Law School Each lecture is worth one VBA CLE credit. Lectures are free and open to the public. Watch this event at vermontlaw.edu/live. About the speaker:  Laurie J. Beyranevand is the Director of the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems and a Professor of Law at Vermont […]

The CAFO, Version 2.0: Alternate Realities in Administrative Law

Featuring Pamela Vesilind, Vermont Law School Each lecture is worth one VBA CLE credit. Lectures are free and open to the public. Watch this event at vermontlaw.edu/live. About the speaker:  Pamela Vesilind is an assistant professor at VLS. Prior to rejoining the VLS faculty in 2018, Pamela practiced animal law in North […]

Baltimore vs Big Oil: Cities Sue to Recover Damages for Climate Disruption

Featuring Pat Parenteau, Vermont Law School Each lecture is worth one VBA CLE credit. Lectures are free and open to the public. Watch this event at vermontlaw.edu/live. About the speaker:  Patrick A. Parenteau is Professor of Law and Senior Counsel in the Environmental Advocacy Clinic at Vermont Law School. He previously […]

What’s the Actual Deal with the EU Green Deal?

Featuring Anna Marhold, Leiden University, Netherlands Each lecture is worth one VBA CLE credit. Lectures are free and open to the public. Watch this event at vermontlaw.edu/live. About the speaker:  Dr. Anna Marhold is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Public Law and the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies […]