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Rashmi Goel is a Professor of Law at the Sturm College of Law, University of Denver, and a member of the Rocky Mountain Collective on Race, Place & Law. Her academic background includes a JSD from Stanford University, alongside degrees in English Literature and Law from the University of Saskatchewan. She is admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar and practices in Colorado and California, focusing on dispute-resolution mechanisms for youth.
Her research interests span culturally specific adjudication, international criminal law, and restorative justice. She explores how cultural backgrounds influence legal processes and outcomes, particularly in cases involving marginalized communities. Courses like Multiculturalism, Race and the Law and Comparative Law reflect her interdisciplinary approach to justice systems globally.
Her recent work examines intersections of mental health (e.g., dementia and competency assessments) with criminal law, and gender violence across cultural contexts. Pre-2015 scholarship focused on Indigenous justice systems, sentencing circles, and issues faced by Aboriginal women in Canadian law.
While no specific awards are listed, her contributions to legal pedagogy and community-based dispute resolution highlight her impact. She advises students and collaborates on projects addressing systemic inequities in criminal justice. Her affiliations with the Rocky Mountain Collective emphasize her commitment to race and place in legal frameworks.
