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.

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

Nicole Scardigli

  • Senior Instructional Designer

Christopher Scheffler

  • JD MERL, 2022
  • IEE Research Associate

Austin Schessl

  • Clean Energy Innovation Fellow

Veronika Schlerf

  • Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions

Colette Schmidt

  • Assistant Director, Career Services

Mark Sciarrotta JD’96

  • Member, Vermont Law and Graduate School Board of Trustees
  • Assistant General Counsel, Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc., Montpelier, VT