James C. Wald

James C. Wald serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of California, Irvine School of Law (2014–present) and University of Southern California Gould School of Law (2017–present), teaching pretrial advocacy, trial advocacy, and deposition skills. His academic work complements his 20+ years of legal practice at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP.

His research interests span commercial litigation, intellectual property disputes, business torts, and sector-specific legal challenges in healthcare, real estate, and entertainment. His teaching emphasizes practical courtroom skills and strategic litigation approaches.

Wald received UC Irvine School of Law's Excellence in Teaching Award in 2025 for consistently stellar student reviews. His professional recognition stems from bridging academic theory with high-stakes litigation experience.

• Excellence in Teaching Award (UC Irvine School of Law, 2025)

As an advisor, Wald mentors law students through practical advocacy training while maintaining an active litigation practice representing Fortune 500 companies and high-net-worth individuals. His grants and research stem from real-world case studies across $9.2 billion Unocal acquisition disputes, healthcare SPAC transactions, and intellectual property arbitrations.

He operates within Nelson Mullins' Commercial Litigation practice group, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams handling automotive defect cases, biopharmaceutical patent disputes, and multinational real estate ventures.