Joseph J. Vacek, J.D., Assistant Professor
Phone: 777-7336
Email:
jjvacek@aero.und.edu Educational Background - Juris Doctor, With Distinction, 2006 - University of North Dakota
- Bachelor of Science, Honors, Summa Cum Laude, 2003 - University of North Dakota
Professional Experience - Assistant Professor, UND Aerospace, 2007 to present
- Attorney/Owner, Joe Vacek, PLLC, Minneapolis, MN, 2006 to present
- Certified Flight Instructor, 2001 to present
- Certified Civil and Family Mediator, Minnesota and North Dakota, 2003 to present
Courses Taught - Aviation 403 - Aviation Law
- Aviation 302 - Air Transportation
- Aviation 102 - Introduction to Aviation
Service Involvement - Minnesota State Bar, Aviation Law Section - Colleague Program Mentor
- National Transportation Safety Board Bar Association member
- UND Conflict Resolution Center, volunteer mediator, coach, and trainer
Research Activities - Aviation Environmental Regulation - Carbon emission caps
- Burtness Research Scholar, UND School of Law, 2005-2006
- EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) Research Scholar, 1999-2003
Awards and Accomplishments - Phi Beta Kappa
- Returned Peace Corps Volunteer