Sherene C. Stenger is a practicing attorney licensed in both Florida and Colorado. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from FAU in 1993 and her Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University in 1998. While attending Nova Southeastern University, Sherene was a staff member of the International Law Journal, a General Society member of Moot Court, and on the Dean’s List. She has been practicing law since 1999 in Florida and 2002 in Colorado.

For the past 25 years, Sherene has dedicated her legal career to working with families involved with both the civil and criminal courts. She has experience working with families involved with the Dependency and Neglect court systems who have companion criminal cases. She served as a Special Public Defender (SPD) in Family Integrated Treatment (FIT) court, which integrated social workers, therapists, and attorneys in treating individuals with substance abuse disorders. In addition, she has experience working in a civil context with crimes against the elderly. Sherene has unique experience of the interplay between social workers and the civil and criminal court systems.

As a first-generation American, Sherene is passionate about mentorship, the importance of networking, and helping students navigate their careers. Sherene has served in leadership roles with the Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL-South County chapter) and the Colorado Bar Association. Along with teaching at FAU, Sherene actively practices law in Boca Raton, focusing on Elder Law.