Brendan Roediger

Brendan Roediger, J.D. is a Professor and Director of the Civil Advocacy Clinic at Saint Louis University School of Law. He focuses on poverty law, civil rights, and social justice, with expertise in racial justice, sexual violence, and incarceration. His work has been featured in national media such as the New York Times, ABC, MSNBC, and NPR.

Educational Background:

• Lecturer in Law and Managing Attorney at Washington University's Civil Justice Clinic (pre-2009)
• Practiced at Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance in Illinois, litigating predatory lending and low-wage worker issues

Research & Advocacy: Leads litigation and advocacy challenging revenue-based policing, unconstitutional court practices, and sexual abuse in prisons. Collaborates with law students on high-impact cases addressing systemic inequities.

Awards:

• Recipient of 8 major awards between 2015–2017, including recognition for public interest work, pro bono efforts, and social justice contributions

Labs/Teams: oversees the Litigation Clinic at SLU Law, training students in practical advocacy while tackling real-world legal challenges for marginalized communities.