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Scotia Hicks serves as a Lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law while maintaining an active legal practice as founding partner of Ehlert Hicks LLP. With 15+ years of experience, she has argued appeals before federal/state appellate courts, the California Supreme Court, and U.S. Supreme Court.
Her academic credentials include:
- J.D., UC Berkeley School of Law (2007)
- Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Arizona (2004)
- M.A. in Psychology, University of Arizona (2002)
- B.A., UC Berkeley (1996)
Professor Hicks' expertise bridges Civil Procedure, Contract Law, and Torts through rigorous courtroom application. Her pre-legal career in criminal profiling research informs her analytical approach to litigation strategy and legal education. Prior to appellate specialization, she handled complex business torts, IP disputes, real estate litigation, and tax cases at Winston & Strawn LLP.
Her teaching integrates high-stakes litigation experience with psychological research methodologies, emphasizing practical courtroom skills development for law students. Current professional activities focus on appellate advocacy while contributing to legal education through Berkeley's clinical programs.
