Addie Rolnick
Biography
Addie Rolnick joined 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ from UCLA School of Law, where she was the inaugural Critical Race Studies Fellow. Her scholarship focuses on bridging gaps between civil rights, critical race theory, federal Indian law, and indigenous rights.
Rolnick's research has investigated the relationships between sovereign power and minority rights, including: the role of race and gender in the administration of criminal and juvenile justice; equal protection-based attacks on indigenous rights; the relationship between private and state violence; and the role of tribal justice systems. She is a nationally recognized expert on Native youth and juvenile justice.
Prior to joining the academy, she represented tribal governments as an attorney with a top Native rights firm in Washington, D.C., where she was a leading advocate on law enforcement and juvenile justice issues. She has also assisted tribes with institution building in the areas of juvenile justice, child welfare, constitution drafting, and justice system development.
Education
- J.D., UCLA School of Law
- M.A., American Indian Studies, University of California, Los Angeles
- B.A., High Honors, Oberlin College
Addie Rolnick In The News
Articles Featuring Addie Rolnick
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Newsmakers 2021: May
A collection of news stories highlighting celebration, health, and progress at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Newsmakers 2020: Social Justice
A sampling of university experts who sounded off on the year’s monumental movements surrounding race, ethnicity, and gender.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Newsmakers 2020: August
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ takes on another school semester with precaution and discovery.
Empowering the Future Careers of Native American Students
Thanks to a $9 million gift from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s College of Hospitality and Boyd School of Law will develop multiple education initiatives related to tribal gaming and hospitality.