Samrah Mahmoud

Samrah Mahmoud is a Lecturer at the UC Irvine School of Law and a Partner at Troutman Pepper in Orange County. Her legal practice focuses on complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts, with expertise in class action defense, insurance coverage, healthcare, real estate disputes, and antitrust matters. She has extensive litigation experience across all stages, including trial and appellate proceedings.

Education:

• JD, summa cum laude, UC Irvine School of Law (inaugural class), senior editor of UC Irvine Law Review
• B.A. in Psychology, summa cum laude, Chapman University

Professional Experience: Post-law school clerkship for Honorable Josephine L. Staton (U.S. District Court, Central District of California) and externship for Honorable Richard M. Aronson (California Court of Appeal, 4th Appellate District). Current courses taught include 'Intro to CA Federal & Local Rules & Filings.'

Community & Leadership: Board member of the Public Law Center, Federal Bar Association (Orange County Chapter), and Women for Girls, Girls Inc. of Orange County. Former President of UCI Law Alumni Association.