Melissa Brandman

Melissa Brandman is an Assistant Professor specializing in Legal Analysis, Writing, and Skills at Southwestern Law School. With extensive experience in civil litigation, she focuses on employment law, discrimination, workplace investigations, and legal writing pedagogy. Professor Brandman integrates practical legal experience into her teaching of legal analysis and appellate advocacy.

She earned her J.D. from UCLA School of Law, where she participated in the Moot Court Honors Program and served as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the UCLA Journal of Gender and Law. Her professional background includes employment law practice with expertise in discrimination cases, workplace policies, and wage disputes. Professor Brandman volunteers as a mock trial coach for the Orange County School of the Arts, receiving recognition as Attorney Coach of the Year for her mentorship.