معرفی
Dr. Sarah Sargent is a Reader in Law at the University of Buckingham’s School of Law, within the Faculty of Computing, Law and Psychology. Her expertise lies in international law, particularly focusing on indigenous rights, children’s rights, and cultural heritage. She holds a BA from Kansas State University, a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver, an LLM from the University of Leicester, and a PhD from De Montfort University. A qualified U.S. lawyer with inactive licenses in Colorado, Maryland, and Kansas, she previously worked with non-profits as a Managing Attorney and Director of Legal Services, co-founding the Kansas Association of Counsel for Children. Her research explores transnational legal theory, indigenous rights intersections, and intangible cultural heritage preservation. She has spoken globally, including at Stanford University, and published extensively in journals like Cheiron and International Journal of Cultural Property. Dr. Sargent also contributes to poetry, with works reflecting her Kansas heritage and cross-cultural experiences.
Education:
- BA (cum laude), Kansas State University, USA
- Juris Doctor, University of Denver, USA
- LLM (Distinction), University of Leicester
- PhD, De Montfort University
Research Interests:
Dr. Sargent’s work bridges law and culture, emphasizing indigenous rights within international frameworks, children’s legal protections, and the preservation of intangible cultural heritage. Her recent focus includes the legal dimensions of horse culture among American Indigenous communities and the role of cultural heritage in soft power dynamics.
Publications & Speaking:
Her publications explore topics ranging from UNDRIP’s impact on land claims to the socio-legal dimensions of horsemanship traditions. She has delivered keynotes on heritage preservation, transnational law, and indigenous rights at venues like the Stanford Archaeology Centre and the Socio-Legal Studies Association conferences.
Advising & Grants:
Though no formal advisees are listed, her legal and academic roles involve mentoring through non-profits and university initiatives. Her research collaborations include projects on medical legal issues and indigenous self-determination.
Labs/Teams:
Active in interdisciplinary networks, she contributes to the University of Buckingham’s Press and collaborates with institutions like De Montfort University and the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability.
