Christina Stanton

Christina Stanton is an associate professor of clinical law and director of the American Indian Law Clinic at the University of Colorado Law School. Established in 1992 as a leading institution in its field, the American Indian Law Clinic is dedicated to advocating for Indigenous individuals, Native nations, and tribal entities. The clinic specializes in federal Indian law, tribal law and international engagements, including collaborations on global Indigenous rights initiatives brought before the United Nations. Stanton has conducted research on treaty fishing rights, violence against Indigenous women, and the intersection of international mechanisms and Indigenous rights. Previously, Stanton served as the director of operations at First Peoples Worldwide and as an associate attorney at Wagenlander & Heisterkamp LLC. She received her JD from Colorado Law and her BA from Johns Hopkins University, and is licensed in Colorado and numerous tribal courts.