Daniel Greenfield

Lecturer in Law

Daniel Greenfield is the co-director of the Prisoners’ Rights Clinic at UCLA. As Supreme Court and Appellate Counsel at the MacArthur Justice Center, Daniel litigates civil rights cases before the federal courts of appeals and the Supreme Court. His primary interest is in holding prison and jail officials accountable for violating the constitutional and statutory rights and inherent dignity of incarcerated people. Prior to joining the MacArthur Justice Center, Daniel was pro bono counsel at a large law firm and clerked on the United States Court of Appeals. He has also served as a clinical teaching fellow. He holds a JD and a BS from Northwestern University and an MFA from New York University’s Graduate Film Program. His work has been featured in the New York Times and other major media outlets.