 
Joseph W. Cotchett Jr. Professor of Law
UC Hastings College of the Law
Columns
| Title | Category | Published | 
|---|---|---|
| ‘A chill wind blows’: Flaws in high court’s SB 8 opinion | Constitutional Law, U.S. Supreme Court | Dec. 14, 2021 | 
| Supreme Court struggles with nuances of mens rea | U.S. Supreme Court | May 7, 2014 | 
| Prop. 8 Should Be Decided on the Merits | Law Office Management | Apr. 2, 2013 | 
| Bill McGivern: a complete portrayal | Law Practice | Mar. 6, 2012 | 
| Review Judge Chen's Record When Judging His Nomination | Judges and Judiciary | Sep. 21, 2010 | 
| Prosecution Politics | Government | Mar. 23, 2007 | 
| Let's Wait to See What Results From Sentencing-Guidelines Decision | Judges and Judiciary | Jan. 14, 2005 | 
| Accountability Will Ensure Protection of Civil Liberties | Civil Rights | Oct. 13, 2001 | 
Verdicts & Settlements
| Case Name | Topic | Role | Published | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Magnandonovan v. City of Los Angeles | Employment Law | Expert / technical | Sep. 23, 2006 | 
| Title | Category | Published | 
|---|---|---|
| ‘A chill wind blows’: Flaws in high court’s SB 8 opinion | Constitutional Law, U.S. Supreme Court | Dec. 14, 2021 | 
| Supreme Court struggles with nuances of mens rea | U.S. Supreme Court | May 7, 2014 | 
| Prop. 8 Should Be Decided on the Merits | Law Office Management | Apr. 2, 2013 | 
| Bill McGivern: a complete portrayal | Law Practice | Mar. 6, 2012 | 
| Review Judge Chen's Record When Judging His Nomination | Judges and Judiciary | Sep. 21, 2010 | 
| Prosecution Politics | Government | Mar. 23, 2007 | 
| Let's Wait to See What Results From Sentencing-Guidelines Decision | Judges and Judiciary | Jan. 14, 2005 | 
| Accountability Will Ensure Protection of Civil Liberties | Civil Rights | Oct. 13, 2001 | 
| Case Name | Topic | Role | Published | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Magnandonovan v. City of Los Angeles | Employment Law | Expert / technical | Sep. 23, 2006 | 
 

 
