Laura Enderton-Speed

Laura Enderton-Speed serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law and concurrently holds the position of Director of Leadership Support Services for the Judicial Council of California, overseeing Judicial Council Support, Trial Court Leadership, Appellate Court Services, Special Projects, and Conference and Print Production.

Her educational qualifications include:

• BA in Political Science from San Jose State University
• JD from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law (2008)

Enderton-Speed specializes in legal education with emphasis on practical skills development through her teaching of Practical Analysis, Strategies, and Skills (PASS) courses. Her expertise bridges academic instruction and real-world application in governmental affairs, legislative relations, and judicial administration, informed by extensive experience in California state government operations. This dual perspective enables her to contextualize legal theory within public sector governance frameworks and policy implementation.

While specific student advising records aren't detailed, her foundational PASS courses directly develop core competencies for law students. Her professional trajectory demonstrates sustained engagement with judicial branch leadership structures, having previously served as Supervising Attorney of Governmental Affairs for the Judicial Council, governmental relations officer for Sacramento County, division chief at CalPERS, deputy chief at CDCR, and Senate Republican Policy Office consultant.