Professor Klotz receives UC Davis Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching award

The UC Davis Academic Federation has recognized Professor Lisa Klotz with its Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching award.

Klotz, a Legal Research and Writing lecturer at UC Davis School of Law in 2019-20, is a continuing lecturer in UC Davis’ University Writing Program. She is the primary instructor for the UWP’s course on writing for the legal profession.

A UC Davis news release about Klotz’s award notes: “She has created a foundational learning experience for undergraduate students interested in legal careers. Her experience as an attorney, extensive knowledge of legal writing practices, use of carefully structured assignments, and individual mentorship of students ensures that students are not only successful in developing the writing skills required of her course, but that they are also well prepared to make informed decisions about pursuing careers in the legal profession.”

Klotz has taught Legal Reasoning, Research and Writing as part of the University Writing Program since 2013. She also has taught Legal Research and Writing at the University of North Carolina School of Law. She holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law.