Daniel Harawa

Daniel Harawa is a Professor of Law and Director of the Federal Appellate Clinic at New York University School of Law. His research focuses on race and the criminal legal system, producing influential scholarship in top-tier journals like the Harvard Law Review and Yale Law Journal. Prior to NYU, he served as Associate Professor at Washington University in St. Louis, directing their Appellate Clinic, and held roles at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and the Public Defender Service for DC.

Education:

• J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, cum laude (2012)
• B.A., University of Richmond, magna cum laude (2009)

His work bridges academia and practice, advocating for racial justice through litigation strategies and legal commentary in platforms like the Washington Post and SCOTUSblog. Recent scholarship emphasizes reforming Fourth Amendment jurisprudence to address racial disparities in policing.

Awards & Recognition:

• John Hope Franklin Prize (2025)
• Breonna Taylor Lecturer (2025)
• Winner, AALS Junior Scholars Paper Competition (2025)

Teaching responsibilities include Evidence and the Federal Appellate Clinic, where students engage in high-stakes litigation. He maintains active engagement in clinical legal education and appellate advocacy training.