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Alexa Van Brunt is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the MacArthur Justice Center Clinic at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. She specializes in civil rights litigation, focusing on criminal legal system reform through complex class-action cases addressing mass imprisonment, police discrimination, prisoners' rights, and cash bond elimination.
Education:
- BA, magna cum laude, Brown University
- JD, Stanford Law School
Her research and practice intersect civil procedure, constitutional law, and social justice advocacy. She has represented clients in high-impact cases involving excessive force, denial of counsel, and wrongful convictions while mentoring law students in clinical practice.
Recent publications analyze bail reform, interrogation tactics in schools, and legal ethics surrounding national security. She has received recognition for pro bono service and civic engagement.
Selected Awards:
- Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service (U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois)
- IVI-IPO 'Legal Eagle' Award
Van Brunt supervises law student teams at the MacArthur Justice Center Clinic, integrating education with systemic litigation efforts.
