Dr. David Dana

Professor

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Biography

David Dana is a leading scholar in the fields of environmental law, property law, and professional responsibility. Before becoming a professor, he practiced as a litigator in both private (Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering) and public sectors (U.S. Department of Justice). He has taught at Boston University and joined Northwestern as a visiting professor at Harvard, Virginia, and other foreign universities. His work on the Takings Clause is widely cited, and his writings address ethics in aggregate legal representation. His current scholarly work focuses on a range of topics including the environmental health risks posed by emerging technologies, climate change adaptation, and the foreclosure crisis. He has extensive expertise in property law and has taught courses such as Animal Wildlife Law Policy and Climate Change: Law & Policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Kirkland & Ellis Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law • Chicago, IL

Teaching and research in law, with a focus on environmental and property law.

Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs

2004-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law • Chicago, IL

Oversaw faculty-related matters within the law school.

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

2001-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Northwestern University School of Law • Chicago, IL

Managed academic programs and faculty research.

Associate Professor of Law

1993-01-01 — 1998-01-01

Boston University School of Law • Boston, MA

Taught law courses and engaged in legal scholarship.

Attorney

1991-01-01 — 1993-01-01

Environmental Natural Resources Division, U.S. Department of Justice • Washington, DC

Litigated environmental cases.

Associate

1989-01-01 — 1991-01-01

Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering • Washington, DC

Provided legal services to clients in various sectors.

Law Clerk

1988-01-01 — 1989-01-01

U.S. Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit • San Francisco, CA

Assisted in judicial decision-making.

Requirements for Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.76
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report
  • Personal Statement
  • One or more letters of recommendation (professional preferred)
  • Resume
  • Optional Online Video Interview
Specialization Notes

The Department of Law (JD program) accepts both LSAT and GRE scores. The JD is a full-time three-year program.