Spencer Pahlke

Spencer Pahlke is a Shareholder at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, a prominent law firm.12 His legal practice primarily focuses on catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases, covering areas such as:

• Defective medical devices
• Vehicular collisions
• Dangerous conditions of public and private property
• Medical malpractice
• Gas explosions and gas exposure12

Professional Background

Spencer Pahlke received his J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law in 2007 and his B.A. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2004.1 He has been recognized for his legal expertise, having been:

• Selected as a Super Lawyer from 2013-2021
• Named a Rising Star in 2011 and 2012
• Listed by Best Lawyers from 2014-20211

Teaching and Academic Contributions

In addition to his legal practice, Pahlke is deeply involved in legal education:

• He lectures in trial advocacy at Berkeley Law
• Directs Berkeley Law's external trial competition program
• Coaches multiple trial advocacy teams1

Under his guidance, Berkeley Law's trial advocacy program has achieved national prominence, winning several national championships.12

Publications and Speaking Engagements

Pahlke has made significant contributions to legal education and professional development:

• Co-author of "Introduction to Trial Advocacy: The Elements of Trial," an online video lecture series published by Trial Guides1
• Developed and co-chaired programs in conjunction with Berkeley Law
• Lectured on various legal topics, including governmental liability, design immunity, and liability for commercial carriers1

Professional Affiliations

Pahlke serves as the Regional Representative for Northern California, Nevada, Arizona, and Hawaii in the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators.2

Spencer Pahlke's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username spencer-pahlke-6472415, where he is listed as a Shareholder at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger.3