Robin Clark

Clinical Assistant Professor of Business Law at West Texas A&M University's Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business since 2013, teaching core courses including Business Law, Employment Law, and Business Ethics across undergraduate and graduate programs. Holds dual expertise as a practicing attorney (Texas Bar since 1990) and academic, with current teaching assignments extending through Spring 2026.

Educational background includes:

• B.B.A. in General Business from West Texas A&M University (1983)
• J.D. with Honors from The University of Texas at Austin (1990)

Research focuses on practical business law applications, particularly in digital education copyright compliance and animal law intersections. Recent scholarship (2019-2023) examines trademark litigation in niche industries, employment law adaptations for modern workplaces, and copyright challenges in online teaching environments. Maintains active contribution to the ProfSpeak Blog where legal concepts are translated for business audiences.

Teaching innovations include specialized modules on 'Tattoos in the Workplace' and 'Copyright Compliance for Digital Educators', with course development informed by 30+ years of transactional law practice. Current advising load supports 25-30 undergraduate business students per semester, emphasizing real-world regulatory navigation.

Professional recognition includes:

• Apple Polishing Award (Mortar Board) - 2023 & 2024
• American Jurisprudence Award in Oil and Gas Law (1990)
• Outstanding General Business Major (1983)

Institutional leadership spans curriculum development, faculty governance, and diversity initiatives. Current service includes Curriculum Committee membership and Faculty Handbook revision task forces, building on previous roles in strategic planning and assessment. Professional development remains active through annual legal education in employment law specialties.