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Christie Christie is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Marquette University Law School and an Adjunct Professor for Ethics at Moraine Park Technical College. She holds a Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School and a Ph.D. in Urban Education with a focus on Multicultural Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Education:
- Ph.D., Urban Education & Multicultural Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2012)
- M.A., Mass Communication, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2002)
- M.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (1991)
- J.D., Marquette University Law School (1987), cum laude
- B.A., Business Administration & Communication Arts, St. Norbert College (1984), summa cum laude
Her research centers on legal education reform, multicultural curriculum development, child welfare law, and privacy issues in digital court records. She explores how pedagogical methods like the Socratic method impact inclusivity and equity in law schools, advocating for curricula that reflect 21st-century diversity. Her work also critically examines the Adoption and Safe Families Act through the lens of children's best interests.
The recent publications reflect a strong interdisciplinary focus bridging law, education, communication, and social justice. Themes include legal ethics, digital privacy, jurisdictional law, and systemic reform in legal training and child protection systems. Her scholarship consistently emphasizes equity, access, and reform across legal and educational institutions.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Thomas Moore Scholar, Marquette University Lawyers Scholarship
- American Jurisprudence Award for Constitutional Criminal Procedure
- Member, Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit Honor Society)
- Member, Phi Lambda Theta (International Honor Society in Education)
- St. Norbert Presidential Scholar
- ER Behrend Scholarship
- Scripps-Howard Foundation Scholarship
Christie Christie has advised on child advocacy policy through her role as a Guardian ad Litem workshop instructor and her long-standing service as a Staff Attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee, where she represents children and individuals with mental disabilities. She has held leadership roles in the State Bar of Wisconsin Children and the Law Section as Board Member and Secretary, and serves as Editor of the Children and the Law Newsletter. While no formal grants are listed, her sustained engagement in public interest law and legal education reform suggests ongoing professional support and institutional collaboration.
She is actively affiliated with the American Bar Association, Wisconsin State Bar, and the National Association of Counsel for Children, contributing to policy discussions and professional development in child welfare law.
