Jennifer Friedel

Jennifer Friedel is an Associate Professor of Practice and Director of Virginia’s Land Use-Value Assessment Program at Virginia Tech’s Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. She teaches courses in agriculture law and environmental law while actively practicing law in natural resources, environmental law, contracts, and agricultural law.

Education:

• J.D., Appalachian School of Law, 2009
• M.S.E.L., Vermont Law School, 2006
• B.S. in Agriculture, University of Tennessee, 2005

Research Interests: Focuses on legal frameworks governing agricultural practices, environmental regulations, farm succession strategies, and land valuation methodologies. Her work bridges academic theory with real-world legal applications in rural development and resource management.

Awards:

• 2024 Excellence in Agricultural Law in Academia (American Agricultural Law Association)

Experience & Roles:

• Director of Virginia’s Land Use-Value Assessment Program (2019–present)
• Legal practice roles including Assistant Professor of Practice (Virginia Tech, 2019–present), Attorney at CowanPerry P.C., and Owner of Shaver Law Office PLLC