Amanda Elyse

Amanda Elyse is a Visiting Assistant Professor for the Legal Analysis, Research and Writing (LARW) program. She previously taught legal writing and lawyering skills courses at Seattle University School of Law and Elon University School of Law, as well as courses on media skills, movement lawyering and animal law. While in practice, Elyse represented grassroots activists in both civil and criminal cases and provided on-the-ground legal support to frontline communities. She has also engaged in policy work for animal protection issues and been invited to present on grassroots advocacy at events throughout the U.S. and Europe. Elyse now regularly presents at conferences and writes articles about reimagining aspects of teaching lawyering skills to create inclusive, dynamic classrooms and to further social justice lawyering. She also writes to provide a critical lens for advancing animal advocacy. She holds a J.D. from Seattle University School of Law, an M.S. in Writing & Publishing from Portland State University and a B.A. in English from the University of Washington.