L. Michaelle Tobin

L. Michaelle Tobin is a Clinical Professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Law. She holds a B.A. and J.D. from the University of Missouri–Columbia and is currently pursuing an L.L.M. with an Advocacy emphasis. Prior to her academic role, she practiced law for 16 years, including nine years at the Missouri State Public Defender’s Office and seven years in private practice, where she first-chaired numerous jury trials, ranging from misdemeanors to murder cases. She is a graduate of the Trial Lawyers College.

Her professional background includes membership in several legal competition teams, such as moot court, trial advocacy, negotiations, and client counseling. She has received accolades like the National Moot Court Prize and the Allen H. Parke Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy. Her research and teaching interests focus on trial advocacy, criminal defense, and family law practices.

While no specific articles are listed, her expertise is reflected in her extensive courtroom experience and academic contributions to legal education. She has no listed grants or advisees, though her role as a Clinical Professor likely involves mentoring students through practical legal training.