Christine Andriacchi

Christine Andriacchi serves as Visiting Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Juvenile Defense Clinic at Barry University's School of Law, where she integrates clinical practice with legal education to advance juvenile justice reform.

Her research centers on juvenile law and criminal defense systems, with specialized focus on child advocacy frameworks and systemic inequities affecting minors in legal proceedings. Through the Juvenile Defense Clinic, she develops practical training models for future attorneys while addressing critical gaps in youth representation.

The clinic operates as both an educational laboratory for law students and a frontline service provider, emphasizing trauma-informed defense strategies and policy advocacy to protect juvenile rights within the criminal justice system.