Danielle Hamilton

Danielle Hamilton serves as a Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and Interim Director of the Carter G. Phillips Center for Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, joining the institution in 2023 after a distinguished civil rights litigation career.

Her academic credentials include:

• B.A. cum laude in Comparative Literature, Princeton University
• J.D., Harvard Law School

Professor Hamilton's research centers on appellate advocacy, civil procedure, and civil rights litigation with emphasis on police misconduct, wrongful convictions, and protestor rights. Her scholarship directly informs high-impact litigation strategies through practical application in Supreme Court and federal appellate contexts, bridging theoretical legal frameworks with real-world justice reform.

Professional recognition includes:

• Johnnie L. Cochran Civil Rights Fellowship

She actively mentors Black students across educational levels and teaches college preparatory programs for low-income youth. As Interim Director of the Carter G. Phillips Center, she leads student teams in developing appellate briefs and oral arguments for landmark civil rights cases before the Supreme Court and federal appellate courts.