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.

Carlson Swafford

David Takacs

  • Adjunct Faculty

Expertise: International Environmental Law

Peter Teachout

  • Professor of Law

Expertise: Constitutional Law

Johanna Thibault

  • Adjunct Faculty

Expertise: Energy Law and Regulation, Environmental Law

Oscar Treviño

  • Director of Information Technology

Karen Tronsgard-Scott

  • Adjunct Professor

Expertise: Restorative Justice

Jack Tuholske

  • In Memoriam
  • Professor of Law

Expertise: Environmental Litigation and Mediation

Liz Turner

  • Food and Agriculture Fellow

John Ungerleider, Ed.D.

  • Adjunct Faculty

Andrea Van Liew

  • Adjunct Professor

Expertise: Children's Advocacy, Restorative Justice