Gayle Gowen

Gayle Gowen is a Senior Lecturer in Legal Practice Skills and Director of Moot Court and LLM Practice Skills at the University of Pennsylvania School of Law. Previously, she was an associate at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP specializing in commercial litigation and patent law, and served as a law clerk to the Honorable Marjorie O. Rendell on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Her expertise combines legal practice with engineering backgrounds, holding engineering degrees from MIT and Carnegie Mellon University. She focuses on teaching litigation strategies, legal writing, and practical skills for law students and LLM candidates.

• Education: JD, University of Pennsylvania (magna cum laude); Engineering degrees from MIT and Carnegie Mellon University

As Moot Court Director, she oversees competitive advocacy training and prepares students for legal careers through simulation exercises and practical skill development.