Analise Robinson is a recipient of the Henry H. Tarrant Award for Black Student Excellence, an award named in honor of the first known Black graduate of Detroit Mercy Law.
By Sheila Pursglove
Legal News
Analise Robinson can perhaps thank fictional girl detective Nancy Drew for her career goals.
“My passion for criminal justice actually started at a young age in elementary school due to my love of mystery books, specifically, Nancy Drew mysteries. I loved the idea of solving problems as well as helping others receive the justice they deserve,” says Robinson, who holds a B.A. in criminal justice with a minor in Spanish from Grand Valley State University where she was involved in the GVSU chapter of Delight Ministries Women's Christian Devotional Group.
“As I grew older, I learned more about the injustices Blacks experience specifically in the criminal justice system in disproportionate sentencing and treatment as clients,” said Robinson. “In high school, I took Spanish classes to satisfy the foreign language requirement and fell in love with learning about the culture and language. I decided to continue studying Spanish in college and realized I could combine my interests to help resolve the issue of the disproportionate numbers of imprisoned Blacks and Latinos.
“During undergrad, I learned about the amount of discretion prosecutors have in deciding whom to sentence and how to carry out sentencing and punishment. With this newfound knowledge, I decided to pursue a law degree to achieve my career goal. I’m passionate about social justice and hope to ensure all clients of the criminal justice system receive equitable treatment, fairness, and justice.”
With a career goal of becoming a criminal prosecutor, Robinson is a new 1L at Detroit Mercy Law School, and a Dean’s Fellow.
“I’m honored to be selected as a Dean’s Fellow and am excited for the mentorship and many opportunities I’ll be afforded,” she says.
Robinson also is a recipient of the Henry H. Tarrant Award for Black Student Excellence, named in honor of the first known Black graduate of Detroit Mercy Law, Henry H. Tarrant, who graduated in 1922. The award, established in partnership with Detroit Mercy Law’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA), recognizes incoming Black law students for their achievements prior to law school and for their potential as future leaders, influencers, and activists, who will advance justice, equality, civil rights, and service.
Originally from Clinton Township in Macomb County, Robinson called West Michigan home for her undergrad three years at GVSU, where she also was involved in Helping Hands, the National Society for Leadership and Success, and the school’s Tutoring Program.
“However, Southeastern Michigan will always be home, so I moved back after graduation. I love the vibrancy of Metro Detroit,” she says. “I enjoy going to Tigers games,?museums such as the DIA and Charles H. Wright Museum, Belle Isle, Eastern Market, the Thanksgiving Parade, and all the restaurants and activities to do in the city. I’m also a history fan, so I love learning about the city of Detroit. My mom is a Cass Tech alumna and my dad is also a Detroit native so they love to show me and my siblings all of the hidden gems of the city they grew up experiencing.”
The second of six children, Robinson has four brothers and a sister; and a 12-year-old Boxer dog named Sunny.
“I spend a lot of time with my family supporting them?in their various endeavors,” she says.
In her leisure time, Robinson enjoys reading, listening to music, playing tennis, napping, and travel.
“I’ve traveled extensively around the United States, but my favorite to visit would have to be South Carolina, specifically the beaches on the Sea Islands along the Atlantic Ocean.”
Robinson also has enjoyed volunteering with her church and college organizations, as well as engaging in service activities and community outreach such as tutoring.
“I strive to participate in activities that improve the community's well-being,” she says. “One of my favorite community events I participated in was Project Night Lights in Grand Rapids, that included a parade of fire trucks flashing lights for children receiving treatment at the Helen Devos Children’s Hospital. It was incredible to see the community come together to bring smiles to the kids during their treatment.
“The dedication to community service, the improvement of community well-being, and social justice are one of the many reasons I was drawn to the Detroit Mercy School of Law.”
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