Robin Kundis Craig is an American legal scholar specializing in environmental law, with a particular focus on water law, climate change, and natural resource management. She serves as a professor of law at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, where she also directs the Center for Water Law Studies.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Florida (major in political science)
- Juris Doctor, Stanford Law School
Academic and Professional Career
After completing her legal education, Craig entered academia, holding faculty positions at several law schools before joining Lewis & Clark Law School. At Lewis & Clark, she teaches courses on environmental law, water law, and climate change law, and she supervises graduate research in these areas.
Scholarly Contributions
Craig has authored numerous law review articles, book chapters, and treatises. Notable publications include:
- The Clean Water Act: A Guide for Practitioners (co‑author)
- Environmental Law: Cases and Materials (multiple editions, co‑author)
- Articles on the legal implications of climate change, water rights, and the interface between federal environmental statutes and state regulatory schemes.
Her scholarship is frequently cited in judicial opinions, policy analyses, and academic work related to water resource governance and environmental regulation.
Professional Leadership and Service
- Former chair of the Environmental Law Section of the American Bar Association.
- Member of the editorial board of the Ecology Law Quarterly.
- Participant in various federal and state advisory panels concerning water policy and climate change mitigation.
Recognition
Craig’s contributions to environmental law have been recognized through awards and invitations to speak at national and international conferences, though specific award titles are not detailed here.
Selected Publications
| Year | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | “Climate Change, Water Law, and the Future of the Colorado River” | Water Law Review |
| 2019 | The Clean Water Act: A Guide for Practitioners (2nd ed.) | West Academic Publishing |
| 2022 | “Legal Strategies for Addressing Sea‑Level Rise” | Ecology Law Quarterly |
Research Impact
Craig’s work influences both academic discourse and practical policy development in environmental law, particularly in shaping legal approaches to water allocation, pollution control, and climate adaptation strategies.
External Links
- Faculty profile, Lewis & Clark Law School (official university webpage)
- Selected articles available through legal research databases such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.
This entry reflects information publicly available from reputable academic and institutional sources as of the knowledge cutoff date.