Christina S. Walker

Christina S. Walker , Esq., J.D., Ph.D. (ABD), is a licensed attorney and doctoral (Ph.D.) student in the College of Communication and Information, University of Kentucky. Her work focuses on pertinent issues at the intersection of communication, law/social justice and culture. Dr. Walker equally studies communication and culture separately, without integrating legal perspectives. Throughout Dr. Walker’s career in government, law and policy, and higher education, she has analyzed legal compliance, regulation and policy while advising on best practices in consideration of diversity, equity and inclusion. During 2021-23, Dr. Walker provided over 120 hours of pro bono representation to womxn+ experiencing financial hardship, including representation in areas of probate law, real estate law, contracts, constitutional law and torts. Dr. Walker regularly conducts research on issues disproportionately impacting minority womxn+ individuals, with her recent works focused on sexual harassment policies; stereotypes surrounding intimate partner violence related to race and same-sex couples; sex discrimination in social media policies; and governance of ‘Afro-hair’. In Dr. Walker's additional recent works, she's explored audience responses to racial discourse occurring on popular reality tv shows. Further, Dr. Walker is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Communication at Eastern Kentucky University where she teaches Human Communication while focusing on intercultural and interpersonal communication and public speaking.

Publications

Navigating Unfamiliar Terrain to J.D./Ph.D.
Navigating Unfamiliar Terrain to J.D./Ph.D.
Christina S. Walker. © 2024. 22 pages.
Nontraditional and underrepresented students face immense stressors in their pursuit of higher education. Their ability to fully realize their potential and capability to pursue...
Disruptions to the Workplace Exploring the Policies and Legal Cases of Online Sexual Harassment: Policies and Laws About Online Sexual Harassment
Disruptions to the Workplace Exploring the Policies and Legal Cases of Online Sexual Harassment: Policies and Laws About Online Sexual Harassment
Jennifer Ann Scarduzio, Christina S. Walker. © 2022. 21 pages.
Online sexual harassment, also called cybersexual harassment, has proliferated as the rise of technology and social media has also increased. One particular issue that impacts...
Disruptions to the Workplace Exploring the Policies and Legal Cases of Online Sexual Harassment: Policies and Laws About Online Sexual Harassment
Disruptions to the Workplace Exploring the Policies and Legal Cases of Online Sexual Harassment: Policies and Laws About Online Sexual Harassment
Jennifer Ann Scarduzio, Christina S. Walker. © 2021. 22 pages.
Online sexual harassment, also called cybersexual harassment, has proliferated as the rise of technology and social media has also increased. One particular issue that impacts...