Dylan Aste

Dylan Aste is an Adjunct Professor at Thomas Jefferson School of Law (TJSL), where he teaches Torts. He concurrently serves as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of California since 2014, holding dual roles as the Office’s Opioid Coordinator and Chair of the Diversity Committee. His legal expertise focuses on opioids abuse prosecution, government fraud, and civil rights violations.

• Education:
• J.D., University of San Diego School of Law, cum laude
• B.S., San Diego State University, with distinction

Professor Aste’s research and professional contributions span opioid-related legal strategies, civil rights enforcement, and intellectual property disputes. His scholarship includes analyses of patent prosecution models and trademark battles over cultural brands like “Havana Club.” He has received accolades such as the DOJ’s Certificate of Commendation (twice), FBA’s Younger Federal Lawyer Award, and recognition in San Diego Metro Magazine’s “40 Under 40.”

• Affiliations:
• 2022 President of the Federal Bar Association, San Diego Chapter
• Member of USD School of Law Alumni Board of Directors

While no formal grants or lab affiliations are noted, his role in the U.S. Attorney’s Office directly informs his advocacy and teaching.