Beth McCormack, interim dean of Vermont Law School, has been named to the dean's post on a permanent basis. With “overwhelming support” from the hiring committee, McCormack was chosen because of her strong showing of student-centered leadership at Vermont Law and Graduate School over the last two years, her dedication to strengthening the JD program and her love of the school.
McCormack first joined the school in 2011 as an assistant professor of law. She has since served as a professor of law, assistant director of academic success, assistant director of the legal writing program, deputy vice dean for academic affairs and vice dean for students. In January 2021, McCormack became the first woman in the school’s history to serve as interim president and dean; in July 2022, she was appointed to the interim role of her now permanent position.
“I am very pleased and excited that the VLGS board appointed Beth McCormack as the dean of the Vermont Law School,” VLGS board chair Glenn Berger said. “Dean McCormack has a proven track record as an excellent administrator, terrific teacher and a caring mentor to students. The board and I look forward to working with Dean McCormack.”
McCormack played a vital role in helping VLGS navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. She also helped expand the school’s presence by establishing a new Burlington location and launching an online hybrid JD program. She led an inclusive strategic planning process, which resulted in the development of Vermont Law and Graduate School.
Before joining the higher education community, McCormack practiced with the Boston law firm Mintz Levin.