Carter C. White

Carter C. White is a Continuing Lecturer and Director of the Civil Rights Clinic at the UC Davis School of Law. With over 35 years as a trial and appellate lawyer, he focuses on protecting the civil rights of incarcerated individuals. He supervises the Civil Rights Clinic, where students gain trial experience in federal court and argue cases before the Ninth Circuit. White has litigated extensively in California and Texas, with appellate work before the Fifth and Ninth Circuits.

• Education: A.B. in Government and Latin American Studies from Oberlin College (1978), J.D. from University of Texas School of Law (1984)

His teaching philosophy emphasizes practical legal skills through real-world representation, shaped by his own clinical experiences. Key areas of expertise include civil rights litigation, pretrial advocacy, and incarcerated persons' rights. White’s work has been recognized with the 2021 Joe Ramsey Award.

Students under his supervision have handled numerous federal trials and appellate arguments. While no specific grants are noted, his clinic’s pro bono focus aligns with his commitment to civil liberties. The Civil Rights Clinic serves as a central hub for litigation addressing systemic injustices in prisons and detention facilities.