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Robyn Powell is an Assistant Professor of Law at Stetson University College of Law. She holds a PhD from Brandeis University, JD from Suffolk University Law School, and prior academic roles include Visiting Assistant Professor at Stetson and Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Her work focuses on disability rights, particularly the rights of parents with disabilities, and reproductive justice. She has held roles at the National Council on Disability (NCD), Lurie Institute for Disability Policy, and Greater Boston Legal Services.
- Educations: PhD (Brandeis University), JD (Suffolk University), M.A. (Brandeis University), B.S. (Bridgewater State University)
Dr. Powell is a leading expert on disability rights law, authoring NCD’s Rocking the Cradle and frequently cited in media outlets like NPR and BBC. Her research bridges legal frameworks with social policy, emphasizing marginalized groups’ reproductive and civil rights. Her recent publications address systemic oppression of disabled individuals in reproductive healthcare and post-Roe v. Wade implications.
- Key Recognition: Invited speaker at the 2016 White House Forum on Civil Rights of Parents with Disabilities
In policy advocacy, she has led initiatives at the Equal Rights Center and Disability Policy Consortium. Grants and advising details are not specified, though her work implies significant community engagement. No lab affiliations are mentioned in the text.
