Faculty and Staff

At Vermont Law and Graduate School our faculty are highly regarded for their contributions to the landscape of law and policy, as well as their experience in the field taking on some of today’s toughest legal fights.

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.

J.B. Ruhl

  • Adjunct Faculty

Expertise: Environmental Law, Natural Resources Law and Management, Property Law

Jennifer K. Rushlow

  • Professor of Law
  • Environmental Law Center

Expertise: Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Environmental Law, Environmental Litigation, Food and Agriculture, Transportation

Christine Ryan

  • Environmental Law Librarian
  • Associate Professor of Law

Expertise: Environmental Law Resources, Legal Research Instruction

Lisa Ryan

  • Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Expertise: Civil Rights, Conflict Resolution, Mediation, Restorative Justice

James Salzman

  • Adjunct Faculty

Expertise: Ecosystem Services, Water Rights and Allocation

Robert Sand

  • Founding Director, Center for Justice Reform
  • Professor of Law

Expertise: Criminal Law and Procedure, Restorative Justice

Erika Sasson

  • Adjunct Professor

Expertise: Restorative Justice

Anna Saxman ’85

  • Adjunct Faculty

Expertise: Criminal Law and Procedure, Restorative Justice

Melissa Scanlan

  • Adjunct Faculty

Expertise: Environmental Law, Water Rights and Allocation

Sarah Scanlon (they/she)

  • Adjunct Faculty

Expertise: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Conflict Resolution, Dispute Resolution, Restorative Justice, Sexual Orientation and the Law