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.

Julie Yirka

  • Executive Assistant to the Vice Dean for Faculty
  • Executive Assistant to the Law School Dean

Margaret York

  • Adjunct Faculty

Expertise: Animal Law

Nicole “Colie” Young

  • Associate Attorney

Vanessa Zboreak

Dr. Guanchi Zhang

  • Assistant Professor of Law

Expertise: Land Use Law, Property Law, State and Government Law

Xiaoyu Zhang

  • Assistant Professor, Director of Master of Legal Studies Program

Ashley Ziai

  • Director of Student Affairs

David Zoppo

  • Associate
  • Perkins Coie, Madison, Wisconsin