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.

Javier Pazos

  • Deli Attendant

Alex Pelizzon

Expertise: Constitutional Law, Corporate Governance, International and Comparative Law, Restorative Justice, State and Federal Sovereignty

Robert Percival

  • Adjunct Faculty

Expertise: China and the Environment

Paul Perkins

  • Adjunct Professor

Expertise: Trial Practice

Sherri Perkins

  • Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper

Jacob Perkinson, JD’95

  • Member, Vermont Law and Graduate School Board of Trustees
  • Licensed Attorney

Jill Pfenning, JD’07

  • Member, Vermont Law and Graduate School Board of Trustees
  • Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & General Counsel, Vermont Gas Systems, Inc.

Jess Phelps

  • Adjunct Faculty

Expertise: Environmental Law, Food and Agriculture

Stephen Pimpare

  • Professor of Public Policy
  • Director, Master of Public Policy Program

Expertise: Homelessness, Poverty, Public Policy, US National Politics

John Pineda

Expertise: Restorative Justice