W.H. Lea for Justice Endowed Chair in Pediatric Law, Ethics & Policy
Director for Pediatric Law, Ethics & Policy at the Kempe Center
Professional Memberships
California State Bar, Member
Oregon State Bar, Member
AALS International Human Rights Section, Chair
International Law Association, Chair, Children's Rights Study Group
Clinical Interests
International children’s rights; 21st century forms of child abuse, exploitation & trauma; Evidence-based child advocacy and decision-making; Multidisciplinary and collaborative approaches to child-focused
research and policy
Personal Interests
I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two children backpacking, hiking, snowboarding, and mountain climbing.
Volunteer Activities
My volunteer activities mostly focus on children and include serving for years as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate, a volunteer civics teacher for local middle school students, and on numerous non-profit boards.
Public Speaking Yes
I speak locally, nationally, and internationally about children and families and the challenges they face in the 21st century such as 21st century forms of child sexual abuse and migration. I am a passionate advocate for children and families and actively seek to identify and conduct research that tells us how we can support the health, happiness, resilience, intelligence, and integrity of children and families.