Vermont Law School, South Royalton
Vermont Law School, a private, independent institution, has the top-ranked environmental law program and one of the top-ranked clinical training programs in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Vermont Law offers a Juris Doctor curriculum that emphasizes public service; two Master’s Degrees (Master of Environmental Law and Policy, and Master of Energy Regulation and Law); and three post-JD degrees — LLM in American Legal Studies (for foreign-trained lawyers), LLM in Energy Law, and LLM in Environmental Law.
Vermont Law offers a Juris Doctor curriculum that emphasizes public service; two Master’s Degrees (Master of Environmental Law and Policy, and Master of Energy Regulation and Law); and three post-JD degrees — LLM in American Legal Studies (for foreign-trained lawyers), LLM in Energy Law, and LLM in Environmental Law.
Vermont Law School Alumni
Alessandra Giacchetti
Praticante avvocato presso Studio Gentiloni Silveri
Law Practice
Education
Sioi (Società Italiana per l’Organizzazione Internazionale) 2012 — 2013
Master in Studi Diplomatici
John Cabot University 2012 — 2012
Human Rights
Università degli Studi di Trento 2006 — 2012
Laurea Magistrale in Giurisprudenza, 110/110 e lode
Vermont Law School 2009 — 2009
Experience
Studio Gentiloni Silveri October 2013 - Present
Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) November 2012 - December 2012
Tribunale di Trento June 2011 - October 2011
European Law Students' Association 2007 - 2009
Skills
Diritto internazionale, Ricerca, Diritti umani, Ricerca legale
Ana Gomes dos Santos
Senior EHS Regulatory Consultant at Enhesa
Legal Services
Education
Vermont Law School 2005 — 2006
Master of Laws (LLM), Environmental Law
Université catholique de Louvain 1997 — 1998
Master's degree, European and International Law, DES
Universidade de Lisboa 1992 — 1997
Licentiate degree, Law
Experience
Enhesa February 2007 - Present
Ecosphere Environmental Services January 2002 - August 2005
Law offices November 1999 - November 2001
ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal, SA April 1999 - October 1999
Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Luso-Française October 1998 - December 1998
Skills
EHS Audits, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Auditing, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Consulting, Hazardous Waste..., Policy, Environmental Law, Environmental Awareness, Waste Management, EHS, Environmental Policy, Occupational Health, Waste, ISO 14001, Environmental..., Environmental Compliance, International Law, Industrial Safety
Anita Canovas Forjette
Consultant
Legal Services
Education
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies
Vermont Law School
Juris Doctorate
Experience
National Trust for Historic Preservation May 2000 - February 2012
Eckert Seamans August 1998 - April 2000
Tetra Tech December 1997 - July 1998
SAIC August 1997 - December 1997
American Skiing Company (formerly S.K.I. Ltd) December 1995 - April 1997
El Paso Corporation August 1994 - June 1995
GE June 1993 - August 1993
The Hon. Meredith Wright, Vermont Superior Court June 1992 - September 1992
Skills
Sustainability, Fundraising, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Policy, Nonprofits, Real Estate, Negotiation, Land Use Planning, Legislation, Public Policy, Marketing, Legal Advice, Real Estate Transactions, Environmental Compliance, Grant Writing, Land Use, Policy Analysis, Analysis, Community Outreach, Environmental Law, Leases, Trademarks, Grants
Anna Ellis
The Bakerette of Zitsa
Food Production
Education
Vermont Law School 2007 — 2010
JD, Law
Tulane University 1994 — 1998
Dover-Sherborn Regional High School
Experience
self January 2011 - Present
Vermont Law School August 2007 - May 2010
Ellis Insurance April 2001 - June 2007
UDV 1998 - 2000
Diageo (same as UDV) 1998 - 2000
Anna Toniolo
PhD candidate in Comparative and European Legal Studies diritto commerciale & Trainee Lawyer Studio Legale Sartori
Legal Services
Education
Università degli Studi di Trento 2009 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD), giurisprudenza, 110 cum laude
Università degli Studi di Trento 2009 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Faculty of law (Law school)
Vermont Law School 2012 — 2013
Experience
Università degli Studi di Trento - University of Trento November 2014 - Present
University of Trento September 2014 - Present
Studio Legale prof. avv. Filippo Sartori June 2014 - Present
Skills
Alternative Dispute..., Cross-border M&A, Contract Law, International Business..., Legal Documents, Food Law, Team Building, Banking Law, Legal Research, Legal Issues, Arbitration, Financial Law, Contract Negotiation, Food Labelling, Corporations, Cross-border..., Environmental Law, Legal Translation, Bankruptcy, Legal Liability, Comparative Law, Mediation, Legal Writing, Teamwork, Legal Advice, Legal Compliance, International..., Contractual Agreements
Brian Sodergren
Communication Manager
Tobacco
Education
Vermont Law School 2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Vermont Law School 2003 — 2006
Masters of Studies, Environmental Law
Northern Arizona University 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism
Experience
JTI (Japan Tobacco International) May 2013 - Present
American Dental Association August 2007 - May 2012
Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) October 2007 - August 2008
Vermont State Legislature, Office of Legislative Counsel January 2006 - May 2006
The Forum Newspaper August 2005 - May 2006
The Humane Society of the United States June 2005 - August 2005
Perkins Coie LLP January 2005 - May 2005
Arizona State Legislature, House of Representatives January 2000 - May 2005
The Humane Society of the United States July 2001 - August 2003
Arizona Dental Association July 2000 - July 2001
Skills
Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Editing, Public Speaking, Lobbying, Legislative Relations, Internal & External..., Policy Analysis, Program Development, Public Policy, Strategic Communications, Journalism, Politics, Research, Tobacco Industry, Policy, Legislation
Carine JEAN-PIERRE
Tax analyst chez BNP Paribas Securities Services
Law Practice
Education
Haute Ecole des Avocats Conseils
CAPA, Law
D.C. Bar, law
2007 — 2008
LL.M in American Legal Studies, Law
2006 — 2007
Diplôme de Juriste Conseil en Entreprises (D.J.C.E.), Droit des Affaires et Fiscalité
Experience
BNP Paribas Securities Services 2013 - Present
Taj, Société d’avocats, Membre de Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited 2009 - 2012
Skills
Tax Law, Legal Writing, Tax Returns, Expatriate Tax, Corporate Tax, International Tax, Legal, Global Mobility, Tax Advisory, Income Tax
Chinedu Nnadi
Analyst at Vivem Ltd
E-Learning
Education
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Geology/Earth Science, General
Marist Brothers' Juniorate, Uturu
Vermont Law School
Experience
Vivem ltd June 2012 - Present
The Akabusi Charitable Trust January 2014 - June 2014
Primark Stores Ltd April 2011 - July 2013
Cardiff Metropolitan University February 2011 - February 2012
Ice & N. Resources April 2008 - September 2010
Delta State Universal Basic Education Board, Delta State, Nigeria February 2007 - February 2008
Geomarine Systems Limited July 2005 - March 2006
Skills
Coaching, Public Relations, Leadership, Strong technical skills, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Negotiation, PowerPoint, Financial Analysis, Interpersonal Skill, Recruiting, Communication, Technical Skillset, Business Strategy, Teamwork, Sales, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Team Management, Research, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Team Leadership, Marketing
Cécile Michel
International Tax Advisor chez Subsea 7
Oil & Energy
Education
Barreau de Paris 2011 — 2011
Barreau de New York 2010 — 2010
Vermont Law School 2008 — 2009
LLM, American Legal Studies
Université de Cergy-Pontoise 2007 — 2008
DJCE, Droit des affaires (droit fiscal, droit des sociétés, droit des obligations et droit social)
Université Paris X Nanterre 2003 — 2007
Master, droit des affaires
University of Bergen 2006 — 2006
licence/ 2nd semestre, droit comparé des sociétés, droit americain
Experience
Subsea 7 August 2013 - Present
Wragge & Co LLP July 2011 - July 2013
Societe Generale March 2010 - February 2011
CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre September 2009 - December 2009
Cabinet Taj (Deloitte) - Neuilly sur Seine February 2008 - March 2008
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Due Diligence, Legal Writing, Litigation, Tax, International Law, Corporate Governance, International Tax, Tax Law, Corporate Finance, Mergers, Cross-border..., French, Droit des sociétés, Corporate Law
Francesca Gottardi
Studente presso Università degli Studi di Trento
Judiciary
Education
Università degli Studi di Trento 2010 — 2015
corso di laurea in giurisprudenza, indirizzo europeo-trasnazionale
Universidad Pontificia Comillas 2013 — 2013
Vermont Law School
Experience
University of Trento
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Social Media, Research
Guillaume Dupont
Avocat collaborateur chez JONES DAY®
Law Practice
Education
Barreau de Paris
Barreau de New York
Vermont Law School 2012 — 2013
LL.M - American Legal Studies
Université de Cergy Pontoise 2011 — 2012
M2 DJCE, Droit des affaires
Université de Cergy-Pontoise 2010 — 2011
M1 Droit des entreprises - mention Droit des affaires
Université de Cergy-Pontoise 2007 — 2010
Licence, Droit
Experience
JONES DAY® July 2015 - Present
JONES DAY® April 2015 - June 2015
Bersay & Associés June 2014 - November 2014
Reed Smith LLP September 2013 - December 2013
Lamartine Conseil February 2012 - March 2012
Cabinet KBRC et Associés June 2011 - July 2011
Etude de Maitre Saint-Martin June 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Rédaction juridique, Droit des sociétés, Recherche juridique
Jamar Brown
Attorney at law
Law Practice
Education
Vermont Law School 2002 — 2005
J.D.
Seton Hall University 1998 — 2000
M.P.A.
University of Vermont 1991 — 1995
B.S.
Experience
Lenz & Staehelin January 2007 - Present
Skills
International..., Trusts, Banking Law, Alternative Dispute..., Arbitrage, Litigation, International Law, Arbitration, Contract Law, Employment Law, Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, Administrative Law, Corporate Law
Jennifer Horning
Senior Program Manager, Gold at Solidaridad
International Trade and Development
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 2014 — 2014
Executive Program for Women Leaders, Business Administration and Management, General
Vermont Law School 1999 — 2002
JD, Environmental Law & Policy
Skidmore College 1991 — 1995
B.Sc., Business Management
Groupe Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Dijon-Bourgogne 1994 — 1994
Semester Program, International Business/Trade/Commerce
Experience
Solidaridad February 2010 - Present
Attorney 2005 - 2010
Ethical Metalsmiths 2005 - 2007
Paul Hastings 2004 - 2005
Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. 2002 - 2004
Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) January 2001 - May 2001
Vermont Law School May 1999 - July 1999
Chemonics International 1998 - 1999
Chemonics International 1997 - 1998
Skills
NGOs, French, Conflict Minerals, Jewelry, Sustainable Development, Corporate Social..., Environmental Awareness, Project Management, Supply Chains, Non-profits, Policy Analysis, Standards Compliance, International..., Gender Equality, Civil Society, Precious Metals, Capacity Building, Standards Based..., Gold, Microfinance, Human Rights, Public Relations, Mining, Luxury Goods, Strategic Planning, International Relations, International Trade, Policy, International..., Research, Business Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability
Jessel A. Contreras, Esq.
Associate en Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira
Law Practice
Education
UNED 2013 — 2014
Master in Spanish Advocacy, Law, GPA 9,95/10 Valedectorian
Vermont Law School 2013 — 2014
LLM in American Legal Studies, Law, Magna Cum Laude GPA 3.65 top 5%. Dean's list.
Universidad de Sevilla 2009 — 2013
BA in Law, Law, Top 5%
Junta de Andalucía- IES CAMAS 2009 — 2012
Diploma in Higher Education in Marketing and Comercial Management, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, GPA 3,85
Enac escuela de negocios 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Administración y gestión de empresas, general, 3.8
Experience
Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira September 2015 - Present
Garrigues September 2014 - August 2015
Mayer&Mayer Attorneys January 2014 - May 2014
Vermont Law School November 2013 - May 2014
Kaplan Test Prep September 2013 - May 2014
José Antonio Santamaría Laín Abogados January 2013 - June 2013
GHENOVA Ingeniería January 2013 - April 2013
José Antonio Santamaría Laín Abogados June 2012 - September 2012
Diageo September 2009 - July 2012
ATRIL CONGRESOS October 2006 - July 2009
Skills
Derecho de sociedades, Corporate Law, Demandas judiciales, Elaboración de..., Derecho civil, Investigación jurídica, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Derecho internacional, Westlaw, Asesoría jurídica, Gobierno corporativo, Problem Solving, Litigation, Fusiones y adquisiciones
Laura Martinez Cedeno
Environmental law & policy International & UE law and policy
International Affairs
Education
Vermont Law School 2011 — 2012
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law & Policy
Université Montpellier I 2009 — 2010
International and European Union Law
Universidad de Sevilla 2004 — 2009
Law
Experience
HENNER June 2013 - Present
Ashurst September 2010 - April 2011
Skills
French, Social Media, Corporate Law, Leadership, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Event Management, English, Legal Advice, Management, Negotiation, Spanish
Mark Harbaugh
Chief Compliance Officer General Insurance at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd
Financial Services
Education
Vermont Law School 1996 — 1999
J.D.
Vermont Law School 1997 — 1999
M.S.E.L., Environmental Law
DePauw University 1990 — 1994
B.A., History, German
Experience
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd October 2011 - May 2015
Zurich Insurance Company January 2011 - October 2011
Zurich Insurance Company March 2008 - January 2011
Zurich Financial Services November 2007 - March 2008
RiverStone Claims Management April 2004 - October 2007
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services February 2002 - April 2004
New Hampshire Superior Court August 1999 - August 2000
Skills
Insurance Law, Casualty, Commercial Insurance, Liability, Financial Risk, Legal Liability, Business Process..., Insurance, Claims Management, Litigation, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Litigation Management, Compliance, Licensing, Property & Casualty..., D&O, Cross-border..., Corporate Governance, Professional Liability, Underwriting, Enterprise Risk..., General Insurance, Claim, Brokers, Change Management, Reinsurance
Michele Valente
Collaboratore presso CanestriniLex Studio legale Canestrini
Legal Services
Education
Vermont Law School 2015 — 2016
Università degli Studi di Trento 2011 — 2016
Diritto penale
Liceo classico Giacomo Zanella 2007 — 2011
Beni culturali ed ambientali
Experience
CanestriniLex Studio legale Canestrini April 2015 - August 2015
Biblioteca comunale "Renato Bortoli" July 2010 - August 2010
Museo archeologico "Santorsoarcheologica" July 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Assistenza legale, Diritto penale, Ricerca, Microsoft Office, Lingua inglese, Scrittura legale
Nicolás Fuentes Colomer
European and Regulatory Affairs Manager EPBA, IALD, GAMA and AECM at Kellen
Management Consulting
Education
2011 — 2012
Master en Derecho del Medio Ambiente, Medio Ambiente
Universidad de Sevilla 2005 — 2011
Licenciado en Derecho, Derecho
University of Aberdeen 2009 — 2010
LLB in Law, Derecho
Experience
International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) September 2014 - Present
Kellen February 2014 - Present
Global Acetate Manufacturers Association (GAMA) February 2014 - Present
Association of European Candle Makers February 2014 - Present
European Portable Battery Association (EPBA) February 2014 - Present
FEAD (Fédération Européenne des Activités de la Dépollution et de l’Environnement) April 2013 - February 2014
Client Earth August 2012 - December 2012
Parlamento de Andalucía March 2011 - May 2011
Frontera Radio March 2005 - June 2005
Skills
EU Competition Law, Waste Management, Environmental Awareness, European Law, Waste, Recycling, European Union, Waste to Energy, Legal Research
Olga Kariyawasam
Legal Counsel
Legal Services
Education
Vermont Law School 2011 — 2012
LLM, American Legal Studies (Magna Cum Laude)
Сибирский Федеральный Университет (бывший Красноярский Государственный Университет) 2002 — 2007
Specialist, Law (Summa Cum Laude)
Experience
Egmont Russia February 2014 - Present
Paddy Foundation May 2013 - January 2014
The Law Offices of Marina Trubitsky August 2012 - May 2013
Vermont Law School January 2012 - May 2012
The Grassmere Inn March 2009 - August 2011
AbelmannLaw LLLC January 2010 - May 2010
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation January 2008 - March 2009
Priangarye August 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Social Media, Hospitality, Negotiation, Legal Research, Cross-border..., Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance, Westlaw, Motions, Corporate Law, Legal Advice, Dispute Resolution, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Lexis, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation Support, Contract Negotiation, Contract Law, Policy, Document Drafting, Environmental Awareness, Nonprofits, ECF, Public Speaking, Pleadings, Research, International Law, 501c3, Best Case, not-for-profit..., Document Review, Legal Translation, Licensing, SAGA, Microsoft Excel, Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Legal Compliance, Hearings, Microsoft Office, Relativity, Immigration Law, Appeals, Russian
Valentina Nozza
Referendariat
Law Practice
Education
Università degli Studi di Trento 2009 — 2015
Master's degree, european and transnational law
Vermont Law School 2011 — 2011
environmental law
Experience
Kanzlei KMFB January 2015 - Present
Environmental Law Center - IUCN February 2014 - April 2014
Skills
Legal Research, Commercial Law, Environmental Law, civil law, Administrative Law, International Law, Intellectual Property
William Anthony Labate
MSc Business and Management Student
Management Consulting
Education
University of Strathclyde 2015 — 2016
MSc in Business and Management
Vermont Law School 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Environmental Law
Vermont Law School 2011 — 2014
Master of Environmental Law and Policy, Energy and the Environment
SUNY Geneseo 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and French
Bronx High School of Science 2003 — 2007
Regents Diploma & Bronx Science Diploma
Experience
The Law Firm of Barry N. Frank & Associates, PC August 2014 - August 2015
Vermont Journal of Environmental Law April 2012 - April 2014
U.S. Department of Justice September 2013 - December 2013
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency May 2013 - August 2013
Office of Legislative Council, Vermont State Legislature January 2013 - April 2013
Vermont Law School Student Bar Association April 2012 - April 2013
North Branch Nature Center Board of Directors April 2012 - April 2013
Advance New York State April 2012 - April 2013
South Royalton Legal Clinic May 2012 - August 2012
King's County District Attorney's Office June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Environmental Policy, Politics, Leadership Development, Volunteer Management, Student Affairs, Microsoft Office, SPSS, French, Management, Community Outreach, Legal Research, Mediation, International Relations, Grants, Westlaw, Data Analysis, Policy, Training, Public Relations, Higher Education, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Research, Social Networking, Community Development, International..., Criminal Law, Leadership, Analysis, Qualitative Research, Program Management, PowerPoint, Environmental Law, Public Policy, Editing, Spanish, Courts, Political Campaigns, Project Planning, Budgets, Social Media, Legal Writing, Event Planning, Government, Microsoft Word, Nonprofits, Microsoft Excel, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Public Speaking
deirdre exell pirro
CEO at Studio PIRRO
Legal Services
Education
University of Melbourne + European University
History & Law degrees
Vermont Law School
Experience
Studio PIRRO October 1981 - Present
Skills
Social Networking, Journalism, Social Media, Newsletters, Freelance Journalist, Publishing, Event Management, Facebook, Research, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Nonprofits, Published Author, Proofreading, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Blogging, Press Releases, Books, Editing, Fundraising, Event Planning, Media Relations, Writing, Non-fiction, Teaching, Copywriting