Cassandra Burke Robertson

Cassandra Burke Robertson is the John Deaver Drinko—BakerHostetler Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Professional Ethics at Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland, Ohio. With an extensive scholarly record spanning over 15 years, she has established herself as a leading expert in transnational litigation, civil procedure, and citizenship law, contributing significantly to legal scholarship through 47 research papers.

Professor Robertson's research interests span multiple critical areas of legal scholarship. Her primary focus includes transnational litigation, personal jurisdiction, citizenship law, and due process. She has made significant contributions to understanding the intersection of civil procedure with international law, particularly regarding forum non conveniens and enforcement of foreign judgments. Her more recent work explores the legal implications of emerging technologies, citizenship rights, and public health policy, demonstrating an evolving scholarly trajectory that addresses both foundational legal principles and contemporary societal challenges.

Robertson's scholarly output reveals evolving trends across her career. Early work centered on transnational litigation and personal jurisdiction, while more recent publications address citizenship law, public health policy, and the legal implications of autonomous vehicles. Her interdisciplinary approach connects legal doctrine with social science perspectives, examining how cognitive biases and identity theory influence legal decision-making. She frequently collaborates with scholars like Irina D. Manta on citizenship issues and Charles W. (Rocky) Rhodes on jurisdictional matters, producing work that bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical implications for courts and policymakers.

Professor Robertson has been actively involved in the legal academic community, contributing to amicus briefs in significant cases like Ford Motor Co. v. Montana Eighth Judicial District Court. Her leadership as Director of the Center for Professional Ethics demonstrates her commitment to ethical practice in the legal profession. Her scholarly impact is evidenced by over 11,000 downloads and consistent citation metrics according to SSRN rankings, reflecting the relevance and influence of her work across multiple legal domains.