Dr. Vanessa Casado Perez

Professor

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Biography

Vanessa Casado Pérez is a first-generation college graduate who grew up in a farming village in Catalonia. She decided to study law at 17, driven by a desire to understand politics and the relationships between government and society. Her passion for law crystallized during her studies, where she found a versatile skill set that helped her navigate complex legal issues. Vanessa works as a Professor of Law and Research Associate Professor in Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University School of Law. Her teaching approach emphasizes the joint collaborative process more than merely memorizing legal doctrines, allowing her to build meaningful relationships with students. She believes in understanding the economic, social, and moral consequences of legal rules. Her research interests focus on Water Law and Property Law, where real-world problems inform her scholarship, primarily employing economic analysis. Vanessa has served in academia for over 11 years and has received numerous accolades for her contributions to legal education and scholarship, including the prestigious Wallace Stegner Center Young Scholar award in 2022.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Law

2022-09-01 — Present

Texas A&M University School of Law • College Station, TX

Teaching and researching in the field of law.

Associate Professor of Law

2016-09-01 — 2022-08-31

Texas A&M University School of Law • College Station, TX

Instruction and research in legal fields.

Research Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M Department of Agricultural Economics • College Station, TX

Conducting research in agricultural economics.

Affiliate Scholar

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Stanford Law School • Stanford, CA

Engaged in research and legal education.

Teaching Fellow/Lecturer

2016-01-01 — 2016-01-01

University of Granada Administrative Law Department (Spain) • Granada, Spain

Taught administrative law.

Visiting Lecturer

2015-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of Parma Constitutional Law Department (Italy) • Parma, Italy

Provided lectures in constitutional law.

Awards

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18th Wallace Stegner Center Young Scholar

2022-01-01
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Pace | Haub Environmental Law Distinguished Junior Scholar

2021-01-01
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PERC Lone Mountain Fellow

2017-01-01
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Provost’s Global Research Initiatives Program

2013-01-01
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Rafael del Pino Foundation Fellowship

2012-01-01
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Visiting Scholar

2012-01-01
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La Caixa Foundation Fellowship LL.M. Award

2009-01-01
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Extraordinary Academic Performance Award

2006-01-01

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.