Natalie Winters

Natalie Winters serves as a Lecturer and Director of the Advocacy Competitions Program at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, bringing extensive practical legal experience to her academic role.

Education:

• B.A., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (2011)
• J.D., University of California, Berkeley School of Law (2018)

Her expertise centers on Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Criminal Justice, and Evidence, informed by direct courtroom experience. During her tenure with the Colorado State Public Defender, she litigated over twenty jury trials handling both misdemeanor and felony caseloads in rural jurisdictions outside Denver, while also practicing as an appellate attorney. This background demonstrates a deep commitment to public interest law and indigent defense.

Prior to law school, Winters gained significant policy experience as a congressional aide in the United States Congress for four years in Washington, D.C. Her professional trajectory bridges legislative processes and frontline criminal defense, creating a unique perspective on justice system operations. The Advocacy Competitions Program she directs likely leverages this trial expertise to train future attorneys in practical litigation skills.