Kathryn Davis

Kathryn Davis is a Lecturer at the University of California, Irvine School of Law and Co-Director of the Appellate Litigation Clinic. She is also a Certified Appellate Law Specialist at the Law Office of Kathryn M. Davis and serves as Appointed Appellate Counsel with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ Pro Bono Appeals Program. Her expertise focuses on civil appeals, counseling clients and trial attorneys on California and federal appellate practices.

Background: Davis graduated from UC Hastings College of Law, where she served as Associate Articles Editor for the Hastings Law Journal and was honored with membership in the Order of the Coif. She specializes in appellate litigation and has held prior roles in the legal academia sector, including teaching the Appellate Litigation Clinic at UCI Law.

Research interests include appellate procedure, legal advocacy, and pro bono initiatives. While no specific grants or articles are listed, her professional practice emphasizes practical legal training through clinical education.

Labs/Teams: She leads the Appellate Litigation Clinic, collaborating with students on real-world cases and representing clients in appellate courts.