Office: Wolf Law Building, 105T
Education
JD, University of baby直播app Law School
BA, Johns Hopkins University
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Previously, Professor Stanton worked as an attorney at Wagenlander & Heisterkamp, LLC, based in Denver, baby直播app, where she exclusively focused on public housing with tribally-designated housing entities and local public housing authorities. Professor Stanton practiced in both tribal and state courts and was engaged in policy work, contracting, employment, construction, landlord-tenant, and federal Indian law. Professor Stanton has conducted research on treaty fishing rights, violence against Indigenous women, and the intersection of international mechanisms and Indigenous rights. They are passionate about ending the epidemic of violence against all women, particularly Indigenous and LGBTIA2S women. Professor Stanton has trauma-informed training that has influenced her own research, writing, and legal practice. They also provide pro bono representation to LGBT individuals, specifically trans folks navigating exclusionary federal and state systems and frameworks.
Professor Stanton received her J.D. from the University of baby直播app School of Law and her B.A. from the Johns Hopkins University. She is licensed in baby直播app and numerous tribal courts.