Steven Chizen

Steven Chizen serves as a Lecturer at UC Berkeley School of Law, teaching LL.M. Legal Research and Writing while maintaining an active litigation practice. He is an Oakland-based attorney and founder of Chizen Law, Professional Corporation, specializing in representing individuals against corporations in civil rights, employment law, and personal injury cases across state and federal courts.

His academic background includes:

• J.D., UC Berkeley, School of Law (2019)
• B.A., Brown University (2014)

Chizen's professional expertise bridges civil rights litigation and legal education, with primary focus areas in workplace discrimination, constitutional protections, and tort liability. His practical courtroom experience directly informs his pedagogy in legal writing and research for advanced law students, emphasizing real-world application of doctrinal principles in civil litigation contexts.

Prior to establishing his independent practice, Chizen represented technology industry clients at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and clerked for Justice Lidia S. Stiglich of the Nevada Supreme Court, providing foundational experience in both corporate defense and appellate jurisprudence.