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Christina Stanton serves as Clinical Professor of Law at the University of Colorado Law School, teaching in the Clinical Education Program. Previously Director of Operations at First Peoples Worldwide, she led international advocacy for Indigenous rights while developing legal/business internship programs. Her legal practice focuses on tribal-state court litigation, public housing law, and federal Indian law with deep commitment to social justice.
Education:
- J.D., University of Colorado Law School
- B.A., Johns Hopkins University
Professor Stanton's research centers on Native American Law and Indigenous Rights with critical intersections in International Law. She investigates treaty fishing rights, violence against Indigenous women, and international mechanisms for rights protection. Her trauma-informed approach informs work on LGBTQIA2S rights—particularly for transgender individuals navigating exclusionary systems—and corporate accountability in resource extraction. Specialized expertise spans tribal courts, federal Indian law, and climate justice frameworks.
Her 2022 scholarship analyzes how mineral extraction for green energy violates Indigenous rights, revealing systemic failures in environmental justice and corporate responsibility. This work exemplifies her focus on the collision between sustainability initiatives and Indigenous sovereignty, emphasizing the need for rights-based approaches in climate policy and resource governance.
Licensed in Colorado and multiple tribal courts, Professor Stanton provides pro bono representation for LGBTQ individuals while conducting field research on gender-based violence. Her clinical teaching integrates advocacy skills with cultural competency, preparing students for complex Indigenous rights litigation and policy reform.
