Colene Robinson

Colene Robinson is a Clinical Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Juvenile and Family Law Program at the University of Colorado Law School. She also serves as Director of Clinical Programs, where she oversees experiential learning initiatives. Her work bridges legal education with practical advocacy for children and families.

• Education: J.D. from Loyola University Law School (Chicago), with honors, and coursework at Yale Law School.
• Professional Experience: Clerked for the Connecticut State Supreme Court; worked in New York City Legal Aid Society’s Juvenile Rights Division; Program Director at the National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC).

Professor Robinson’s research and teaching focus on Child Welfare, Juvenile Delinquency, and Clinical Legal Education. Her scholarship emphasizes improving legal processes for vulnerable populations, particularly in family and juvenile courts. Her publications reflect practical frameworks for legal representation of children and families, with an emphasis on systemic reform.

The trends in her publications highlight child welfare system improvements, best practices for organizational legal representation of children, and resource development for juvenile law practitioners. These works intersect with Family Law and Juvenile Law, addressing gaps in legal advocacy and procedural standards.

Scientific Awards:

• Civitas Childlaw Scholar (national recognition for expertise in child advocacy).

Professor Robinson’s teaching includes the Juvenile & Family Law Clinic and courses like Trials Advocacy and Juvenile Justice. She has contributed to legal education through curriculum development and collaboration between academia and practice.