Madison Chilton

Madison Chilton is a civil rights and employment discrimination attorney committed to advocating for individuals facing injustice. A lifelong Texan, Madison brings personal conviction and legal skill to her practice, focusing on clients who have been denied equal treatment or opportunity in the workplace or under the law.

Madison earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law, where she honed her skills in trial and appellate advocacy. While there, she served as a Staff Editor for the Texas Journal of Litigation and competed in the Civil Rights Mock Trial competition. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio, graduating summa cum laude.

Focusing on employment discrimination and civil rights, Madison advocates for workers experiencing illegal treatment related to race, gender, disability, and other protected characteristics. She combines empathy with relentless advocacy, working to hold employers and institutions accountable while empowering clients who have been harmed by systemic injustice.

Madison’s early experience includes policy internships for Speaker Joe Straus in the Texas House and Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Washington, D.C. These roles, combined with her litigation training, inform Madison’s deep understanding of both the legal and legislative mechanisms that shape civil rights protections.

Madison Chilton is known for her client-centered approach and tireless advocacy. Whether challenging workplace discrimination or fighting for broader civil liberties, she is dedicated to ensuring that every person has a voice and access to justice. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to fairness, inclusion, and the belief that the law should serve those most in need of its protection.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Ellwanger Henderson

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• The University of Texas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The University of Texas at San Antonio
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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