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Lauren Roberts serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Legal Writing at Brooklyn Law School, bringing three decades of criminal defense experience from her tenure as a Senior Staff Attorney at The Legal Aid Society in Bronx County. She previously taught Legal Writing as an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School while representing indigent clients through all criminal proceedings stages.
Her educational credentials include a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and a B.A. from Columbia University, grounding her practical expertise in formal legal education.
Professor Roberts' research centers on the intersection of criminal defense practice and legal pedagogy, with emphasis on systemic barriers in indigent defense and ethical obligations of public defenders. Her work draws directly from frontline experience handling arraignments, grand jury proceedings, plea negotiations, and trials for underserved populations.
Her recent scholarship trends reveal a consistent focus on resilience in public defense, exemplified by her forthcoming 2026 Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law article examining advocacy challenges and her 2025 Northwestern Law Review piece analyzing procedural burdens on defense attorneys.
Throughout her career, Roberts has demonstrated unwavering commitment to public service through direct client representation and legal education, mentoring law students in practical writing skills essential for effective criminal advocacy.
