Dr. David Dana

Professor

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Biography

David Dana is a Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs: Faculty Research at Northwestern University Law School. He is a leading scholar in the fields of environmental law, property law, intellectual property law, and professional responsibility law. Before his academic career, Dana was an environmental litigator working in both private practice at Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering and in the public sector with the U.S. Department of Justice. His legal and academic experiences have shaped his research and publications which focus on various aspects of law and policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Law & Associate Dean for Academic Affairs: Faculty Research

2004-01-01 — Present

Northwestern University Law School • Evanston, IL

Serving as a leading faculty member, focusing on academic affairs and faculty research.

Visiting Professor of Law

2003-01-01 — 2003-12-31

Harvard Law School • Cambridge, MA

Engaged as a visiting professor contributing to the academia of law.

Visiting Professor of Law

1999-01-01 — 1999-12-31

Tel-Aviv University • Tel Aviv, Israel

Taught law courses and contributed to legal scholarship.

Associate Professor of Law

1993-01-01 — 1999-12-31

Boston University School of Law • Boston, MA

Promoted to associate professor while teaching and engaging in legal education.

Trial Attorney

1991-01-01 — 1993-12-31

U.S. Department of Justice • Washington, D.C.

Worked as a trial attorney focusing on environmental litigation.

Associate

1989-01-01 — 1991-12-31

Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering •

Worked as an associate, focusing on various legal cases.

Judicial Law Clerk

1988-01-01 — 1989-12-31

United States Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit •

Served as a law clerk assisting in judicial decisions and legal analysis.

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.