Kara Ingelhart

Kara Ingelhart is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the LGBTQI+ Rights Clinic at Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law. She joined the faculty in 2024, focusing on clinical instruction and advocacy for LGBTQI+ rights.

• Education
  • BA, Indiana University
  • JD, University of Chicago Law School
• Expertise
  • Low-income advocacy
  • Criminal legal system reform
  • Public health law affecting LGBTQI+ communities
  • Civil rights litigation
  • Sexual orientation and gender identity law
• Prior Appointments
  • Adjunct Professor of Law, October 2023, Northwestern University
  • Lecturer in Law, March 2023, University of Chicago Law School

She serves as a Commissioner on the American Bar Association's Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, with a career centered on advancing rights for LGBTQ+ individuals and people living with HIV through impact litigation and policy work.