Kenneth Vandevelde
Professor of Law
J.D., Harvard University, cum laude;
Ph.D., University of California;
B.A., University of Louisville, summa cum laude
After originally entering law school to prepare for a planned future in journalism or politics, Professor Ken Vandevelde has built an impressive career as a respected legal practitioner, author and educator.
Professor Vandevelde is an expert in international law whose experience includes six years at the U.S. State Department. There, he negotiated treaties on international economic law and represented the United States in international arbitrations in The Hague. He has also served as a consultant to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the United Nations. During his 2014 sabbatical leave, he worked for the White House providing legal advice on international trade and investment treaties.
A 24-year member of the Thomas Jefferson Law faculty, Professor Vandevelde combines his experience with an intellectually stimulating teaching style. By helping students gain a deep understanding of how the law fits into larger historical, social and intellectual frameworks, Professor Vandevelde prepares students to succeed in a rapidly changing global economy.
More information about Professor Vandevelde can be found here.
