Anita Maddali

Anita Maddali is a Visiting Clinical Associate Professor of Law and Interim Director of the Center for Externships at Northwestern University’s Bluhm Legal Clinic. Her work focuses on Clinical Teaching, Immigration Law, and Law and Religion. She has held significant administrative roles, including Dean of Students and Director of Clinics, at other law schools prior to joining Northwestern.

• Education:
  • MDiv, University of Chicago
  • JD, Northwestern University
  • BA, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Anita’s research explores the intersection of immigration law with racialized identity, family reunification policies, and ethical implications of deportation. Her publications appear in leading journals like the Indiana Law Journal and University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform.

Her scholarly trends highlight critiques of U.S. immigration policy, emphasizing humanitarian principles and systemic inequities. Awards include the Equal Justice Works Fellowship, reflecting her commitment to social justice.

With additional training from the Divinity School, she serves on the ethics committee for Northwestern Memorial Hospital, integrating legal and moral frameworks into healthcare policy.