James A. Allison

James A. Allison serves as Professor of Legal Writing at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, bringing extensive practical experience from seven years in private practice specializing in white collar criminal defense and a clerkship with the Honorable Sarah A. L. Merriam of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

His educational foundation includes:

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Williams College (2011)
• Master of Science in Education (M.S. Ed.) from Johns Hopkins University (2013)
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from UC Berkeley School of Law (2017)

Professor Allison's professional journey uniquely bridges legal practice and education, having taught high school mathematics in Baltimore prior to law school. His expertise in legal writing is informed by direct experience in criminal defense litigation and a background in educational theory, positioning him to address pedagogical challenges in legal training.

His career reflects a commitment to integrating real-world legal practice with academic instruction, particularly in developing students' writing and analytical skills within the context of criminal law frameworks.