Mai Linh Spencer, Assistant Clinical Professor of Law

Mai Linh Spencer, originally from New York City, graduated from Amherst College, then spent several years in Seattle working as a victim’s advocate before attending law school at NYU.  As a trial attorney for five years with the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, she prosecuted federal criminal civil rights violations, including police and prison brutality, racial violence, and involuntary servitude/trafficking.  Though she was based in Washington, DC, her cases provided a great opportunity to visit the country, including Phoenix, Honolulu, Anchorage, Boston, Houston, Los Angeles, and – her favorite –  Pikeville (KY).  After moving to the Bay Area, she was a Deputy State Public Defender for four years, representing capital and non-capital defendants on direct appeal.  She has completed a two-year fellowship with the Civil Justice Clinic and is thrilled to be joining Hastings and the CJC for an additional year.

Courses Taught:  Civil Justice Clinic - Individual Representation