Teaching Associate Professor and
Director, Land Use and Sustainability Law Clinic
Education
- LL.M., Environmental Law, Vermont Law School, 2010, cum laude
- J.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, 2004
- B.S., Business Management, Webster University, 2000
Biography
Katherine “Kat” Garvey began her career at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region VII, working in the National Agricultural Compliance Assistance Center and the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. She is an ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems Certified Lead Auditor and developed and audited environmental management systems for military and large agricultural operations.
In 2006, Garvey transitioned to local government, serving as Environmental Coordinator for the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. There, she helped ensure compliance with permitting requirements for the city’s airport and landfill and contributed to the development of a solid waste management plan, stormwater plan, stream buffer ordinance, and natural resource inventory map.
Later, as an Assistant Professor of Law and Staff Attorney at the Land Use Clinic at Vermont Law School, Garvey worked closely with local governments, land trusts, and nonprofits across the Northeast to address legal questions related to land conservation. She holds a J.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and an LL.M. from Vermont Law School.
Professional Experience
- Assistant Professor of Law and Staff Attorney, Land Use Clinic, Vermont Law School, 2010–2012
- Land Use Fellow, Vermont Law School, Land Use Institute, 2007–2010
- Environmental Coordinator, City of Lee’s Summit, MO, Department of Public Works, 2006–2007
- Law Clerk & Environmental Specialist, EPA Region VII, Office of General Counsel, 2003–2006
Selected Publications
- Investing in Green Infrastructure for Source Water Protection, Chapter 1, World Resources Institute (forthcoming)
- “Legal Consequences of Adopting New Floodplain Maps in New Hampshire,” 43 Envtl. L. Rptr. 10564 (2013)
- “Local Protection of Natural Resources after Jam Golf: Standards and Standard of Review,” 11 Vt. J. Envtl. L. 145 (2009)
Teaching Experience
Assistant Professor, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, VT
