Heather Brown

Senior Civil Rights Attorney

J.D., Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law; Licensed Attorney, State Bar of Illinois

15+ years experience

Heather Brown is a Senior Civil Rights Attorney with 15 years of experience dedicated to empowering individuals through comprehensive 'Know Your Rights' education. She holds a Juris Doctor from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. Formerly with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Illinois and a founding partner at Brown & Davies Legal Group, she specializes in constitutional protections during police encounters, digital privacy, and protest rights. Her professional philosophy centers on demystifying complex legal concepts, making essential legal knowledge accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. Heather believes that an informed citizenry is the cornerstone of a just society. Her work includes developing accessible legal guides and she is the author of the widely-referenced manual, *Your Rights, Your Voice: A Citizen's Guide to Law Enforcement Interactions*. Readers can expect her articles to provide clear, actionable insights into their legal protections, offering practical advice and up-to-date information on civil liberties

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