Cristal Robinson, JD/MBA
Diversity & Civil Rights Attorney
Social Entrepreneur
Neuroqueer & Disability Advocate
REPRESENTING ACROSS THE RAINBOW SPECTRUM 🌈 ♾
Cristal Robinson (they/them) is the attorney at Robinson Law. As a seasoned attorney, business owner, and educator, Cristal is passionate about advancing the rights of neurodivergent, queer, and other diverse people through legal representation, advocacy, and consulting. Cristal focuses on discrimination law under disability & civil rights, as well as promoting diversity, equity, & inclusion in education, employment, & business ownership. Cristal is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, which is limited to just one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction.
Prior to Robinson Law, Cristal Robinson was a business owner of American Real Estate Services in Amarillo, Texas, and a certified Montessori teacher. Cristal has a Juris Doctor, Master of Business Administration, and Bachelor of Business Administration in finance. When Cristal moved from Texas to North Carolina, Cristal downsized their practice areas and stopped representing people in family law, criminal law, and other litigated cases. The firm is completely paperless, virtual, and mobile.
Outside of the office, Cristal Robinson enjoys watching their autistic son experience life, growing older with their autistic spouse, and figuring out their true self as a late-in-life diagnosed autistic professional.
25 YEARS: BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING, FINANCE, REAL ESTATE & LAW
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND COURT ADMISSION
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND COURT ADMISSION
- 15+ Years in Law
- 46+ Courts
- 900 + Cases, including jury trials and appellate case
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND COURT ADMISSION
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND COURT ADMISSION
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND COURT ADMISSION
Multi-state Licensed Attorney
- Texas
- North Carolina
- Washington DC
Multi-Federal Court Admission
- Northern District of Texas
- Western District Court of North Carolina
EDUCATION
- Juris Doctor, Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
- Master of Business Administration, West Texas A&M University
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, West Texas A&M University
Focused Experiences and volunteering
Education
Social Justice & Change
Business & Finance
CERTIFICATION
- NCME Montessori Certification
EDUCATOR
- Political Science Instructor-West Texas A&M University; Canyon, TX
- Designer & Teacher-Amarillo College; Financial Education for Children
PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR
- Writer, Producer & Director-We the People, The Play-Presented to over 1700 5th Graders
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS - PAST
- Education Task Force-Legal Aid of Northwest Texas; Amarillo, TX
- Mentor Program Chair-Rotary Club of Amarillo; Amarillo, TX
- National Compliance Task Force & Host Parent-AFS-USA; Amarillo, TX
- Board of Directors-Girl Scout Five Star Council currently Top of Texas Council; Amarillo, TX
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
- Paul Harris-Rotary Club of Amarillo; Amarillo, TX
- Second Mile Award-Amarillo Women’s Network
Business & Finance
Social Justice & Change
Business & Finance
EDUCATOR
- Chapter Director-Micro Investment Lending Enterprise started by Fred de Luca; Amarillo, TX
SPEAKER
- Speaker-NC LEAP; Virtual
- Speaker-Mecklenburg County Bar; Charlotte, NC
- Speaker-State Bar of Texas; Austin, TX
- Superstar Panel-National Association of REALTORS
- 30 under 30 Panel-National Association of REALTORS
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS - PAST
- Committee Member-CLE Committee Member-North Carolina Bar Association
- Board Member-Carolinas LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce; Charlotte, NC
- President-Panhandle Criminal Defense Law Association; Amarillo, TX
- Founding Director-Collaborative Divorce of Amarillo; Amarillo, TX
- Committee Chair-Amarillo Women's Bar Association; Amarillo, TX
- Committee Member-Law Practice Management Committee-State Bar of Texas; Austin, TX
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
- Selected Participant with Scholarship-Leadership Amarillo & Canyon; Amarillo, TX
Social Justice & Change
Social Justice & Change
Social Justice & Change
TRAINING
- Graduate of Finance Track-Arena Academy; Washington, DC
SPEAKER
- Speaker-ACLU; Amarillo, TX & Lansing, MI
WRITER
- Contributor-QNotes Carolinas; Charlotte,
PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR
- Producer & Director-Vagina Monologues; Amarillo, TX & Lansing, MI
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS - PAST
- Secretary - Union County Democratic Party; Monroe,
- Board of Directors Disability Advocacy - Long Covid Families, Inc; Charlotte, NC
- VIP Committee - Charlotte Pride; Charlotte, NC
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
- Volunteer Awards-Legal Aid of Northwest Texas; Amarillo, TX
- Public Interest Fellow-American Constitution Society; Washington, DC
Associations and Organizations - Position
American Bar Foundation
Fellow
Interpride
Governance Committee - Secretary
Finance Committee - Secretary
Accessibility Committee
Conference Committee
WorldPride Committee
United States Association of Prides
Treasurer of Board of Directors
Budget Committee
Scholarship Committee
Communications Committee
National Lawyers Guild
Anti-Racism Committee Co-Chair
Disability Justice Committee Chair
NEC Member
Finance Committee
National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
Board Member
Consent Counts Committee
DEI Committee
NCDP Disability Issues Caucus
Vice Chair of Board of Directors
Pauli Murray LGBTQ Bar Association
Treasurer of Board of Directors
Past President of Board of Directors
RevUp NC, Inc.
Founding Board of Directors
Union County Pride, Inc
Founding President
Union County Democratic Society
3rd Vice Chair - Publicity
National Organization for Women - Charlotte Metro, NC Chapter
National Organization for Women - Charlotte Metro, NC Chapter
Treasurer of Board of Directors
AS SEEN ON
Testimonials
WE THE PEOPLE, The Play
Written By Cristal Robinson, Attorney & Shawn Martin
Owned By The Mcartitstal Foundation and Cristal Robinson
Based on Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
THE PLAY
Setting: Two time periods are reflected in a modern-day coffeehouse and the Colonial tavern (City Tavern). The set should use the same materials for both times, but change the counter/bar with a sign of what is being sold. The Waitress can be the same person.
Parts:
Narrator
Modern Day Coffeehouse
- College Student – with school books studying for a test
- Waitress – knowledgeable about current events and people
Colonial Tavern
- James Madison – with quill and paper writing parts of the Constitution
- Waitress - knowledgeable about current events and people
Speaking Arrangements
04/09/2026
Disability Justice going Forward
10am
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12pm
NLG Conference - Detroit, MI
04/09/2026
Disability Justice going Forward
Disabled people is one of the youngest group of people to receive rights. There are many new cases that are trying to find the laws unconsti...
10am
-
12pm
NLG Conference - Detroit, MI
02/08/2025
Ordinances and Laws Affecting Prides
9am
-
10am
Atlanta, GA
02/08/2025
Ordinances and Laws Affecting Prides
This presentation will explore the legal issues commonly faced by Pride events, focusing on key areas such as freedom of speech, assembly r...
9am
-
10am
Atlanta, GA
01/26/2024
Ordinances and Laws Affecting Prides
10am
-
11am
USAPride Conference - Las Vegas
01/26/2024
Ordinances and Laws Affecting Prides
We'll delve into specific legislations, court cases, their historical context, and delve into steps to research and document your ongoing ef...
10am
-
11am
USAPride Conference - Las Vegas
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Build and Strengthen Your Company By Protecting Your Brand and Ideas
11:30am
-
1pm
Zoom
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Build and Strengthen Your Company By Protecting Your Brand and Ideas
Gain an understanding of the different types of intellectual property and strategies to protect your innovations -- no matter ...
11:30am
-
1pm
Zoom
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Getting Started for Entrepreneurs
12pm
-
1pm
Zoom
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Getting Started for Entrepreneurs
The interest in entrepreneurship is at an all-time high. Starting a business requires understanding of many issues: legal, financ...
12pm
-
1pm
Zoom
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