Ezra Ross

Ezra Ross is a Professor of Lawyering Skills at the University of California, Irvine School of Law (UCI Law). He holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a B.A. in English from UC Berkeley. Ross specializes in legal education, pro bono work, and regulatory dysfunction. His research emphasizes ethical challenges in lawyering and the integration of client-centered approaches in legal pedagogy. He has contributed to national legal writing programs for federal judicial clerks and supervised trials through UCLA’s trial advocacy clinic.

His awards include Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and recognition as a Super Lawyer-Rising Star and Lawyer of Distinction. Ross has spoken widely on topics such as empathic lawyering, legal writing ethics, and experiential learning, presenting at venues like the AALS Annual Meeting and the Legal Writing Institute. His work bridges academic theory and practical legal skills, with a focus on fostering professional responsibility and community service among law students.