Ed Telfeyan

Ed Telfeyan is a Professor of Lawyering Skills and Legal Practice at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific. He co-directs the Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution and directs the nationally ranked Moot Court Program. His teaching emphasizes systematic legal writing processes, the "white-glove inspection" for error-free documents, and the "Grammar Bee" as an innovative pedagogical tool.

Education:

• BA from Gettysburg College
• JD from McGeorge School of Law

Research interests focus on legal writing pedagogy, oral advocacy training, and professional development for law students. He co-authored the textbook "Global Lawyering Skills" and developed case files for the McGeorge two-year curriculum, which includes the signature "Final Four" moot court event.

Literature trends: His publications address practical legal education methodologies, including document structuring techniques and grammar instruction frameworks.

Awards:

• Podesto Award (2010) for excellence in teaching and mentoring

He previously practiced criminal defense, personal injury, business law, and entertainment law, and worked in California State Capitol policy roles. He maintains a blog on politics, public policy, and artistic reviews at mealsfromthemarketplace.com.