About

Vanessa Casado Pérez is an Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development and a Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law. She also serves as a Research Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics. Her academic background includes a J.S.D. from New York University, advanced legal studies certificates from Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, and multiple LL.M. degrees from Universitat Pompeu Fabra and the University of Chicago Law School. Her research interests primarily focus on property and water law, driven by real-world problems, with an emphasis on economic analysis. She has held various academic and research positions, including affiliate scholar at Stanford University and teaching fellow at Stanford Law School, and has experience working in environmental enforcement and advising on legal regulations. Vanessa is passionate about exploring legal issues related to communities and natural resources, aiming to help students develop a holistic understanding of legal problems that consider economic, social, and moral consequences. Her achievements include awards such as the 18th Wallace Stegner Center Young Scholar and the Pace | Haub Environmental Law Distinguished Junior Scholar. She is dedicated to teaching law as a versatile skill set that helps shape society and enjoys mentoring students, fostering their understanding of complex legal issues, especially in property, water, and natural resources law.

Awards & honors

• 18th Wallace Stegner Center Young Scholar at the University…
• Pace | Haub Environmental Law 2021-22 Distinguished Junior S…
• PERC Lone Mountain Fellow (2017)
• Rafael del Pino Foundation Fellowship (2012-2013)
• La Caixa Foundation Fellowship (2009)

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