Robin Thorner

Robin Thorner serves as Assistant Dean for Career Strategy and Director of Professional Identity Formation at St. Mary's Law School, St. Mary’s University. With a legal career focused on disability rights and mental health advocacy, she oversees career development initiatives and professional training programs for law students.

• Education: J.D. from New York University School of Law (1999), B.A. magna cum laude from Yale University (1995)

Research Interests: Thorner specializes in intersections of law and mental health, particularly in disability rights, special education law, and professional identity formation in legal education. Her practice emphasizes client advocacy and systemic litigation.

Awards:

• President’s Award for Excellence, St. Mary’s University (2022)