Elinor Leary

Elinor Leary serves as an Adjunct Professor and Co-Director of the Intensive Advocacy Program at the University of San Francisco School of Law. She concurrently leads the Leary Trial Team at The Veen Firm, specializing in plaintiff representation for civil cases involving serious injuries from unsafe worksites, defective products, property hazards, negligent security, and vehicle collisions.

Her educational qualifications include:

• BA from American University
• JD from the University of San Francisco School of Law

Professor Leary's professional focus centers on civil litigation and trial advocacy, with deep expertise in personal injury law, product liability, and consumer rights protection. She actively champions the constitutional right to jury trials and integrates her extensive courtroom experience—including prior service as an Alameda County public defender—into clinical legal education through the Intensive Advocacy Program.

Her professional accolades comprise:

• Continuous Super Lawyers recognition since 2011, including Top 50 Northern California Female Lawyers designation
• Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America

Several cases handled by her Leary Trial Team have been featured in The Recorder's "Top Settlements" publications, reflecting her successful litigation record. Her dual roles bridge academic instruction with high-stakes courtroom practice, emphasizing practical trial skills development for law students.