Ian C. McDonald is a 2024 graduate of Vermont Law and Graduate School, where he earned his J.D. and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Law and Policy. He graduated from Washington and Lee University in 2017 with a dual
Bachelors degree in Politics and Business Administration.
While attending VLGS, Ian worked at the Environmental Advocacy Clinic, assisting disadvantaged communities navigate intricate federal licensing processes, working with some of the top scientific and environmental law experts in the country, and developing an outside-the-box approach to solving legal problems. He served as Staff Editor for Vol. 47 of the Vermont Law Review and Articles Editor and Production Coordinator for Vol. 48 of the Vermont Law Review.
Ian has also had an article on the Constitutional and civil rights concerns arising when public school libraries ban books published in the Vermont Law Review. Ian is admitted to practice before all Virginia State Courts. His practice includes civil litigation, estate planning, and domestic relations matters.
In his free time, Ian enjoys spending time outdoors and taking his dog hiking.
Email: IMcDonald@mcdonaldsutton.com