Benjamin T. Reyes II

Benjamin T. Reyes II is a Lecturer at the University of San Francisco School of Law, where he teaches in the Intensive Advocacy Program. He also volunteers as an instructor for the Trial Skills Program at Stanford Law School and teaches an oral advocacy course for LLM students at Berkeley Law. His academic work focuses on Civil Procedure and Litigation, Jurisprudence, and State and Local Government.

• Education: Juris Doctor from University of San Francisco School of Law (1992), Bachelor of Arts from University of California, Berkeley (1987)

As a legal professional, Judge Reyes has held significant roles in public agency law, including serving as City Attorney for Pinole and Union City, General Counsel for multiple districts, and Equity Principal at Meyers Nave. He is actively involved in professional organizations such as the California Asian Pacific Judges Association, Filipino Bar Association of Northern California, and Boy Scouts of America, Alameda Council.

• Leadership: President of California Asian Pacific Judges Association PAC, Chair of Contra Costa City Attorneys Association