Rate My Professor Michael Flynn

Michael W. Flynn serves as Associate Dean for Global Engagement and Clinical Professor of Law at Santa Clara University School of Law. Hailing from Iowa, he obtained his B.A. in ancient history from Tufts University before earning his J.D. from University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (UC Law SF). During law school, he coached and competed on champion moot court teams and co-chaired Hastings Outlaw, intervening in Christian Legal Society v. Martinez to support LGBT student rights. Post-graduation, Flynn clerked in the Civil and Appellate Divisions of San Francisco Superior Court, practiced as a litigation associate at a San Francisco boutique firm, acted as General Counsel and Senior Vice-President for a social media marketing company, and worked for a commercial bar preparation company. Between 2009 and 2020, he represented clients appealing felony convictions as appointed counsel with the Sixth District Appellate Program and California Appellate Project. He also created and hosted the podcast Legal Lad’s Quick and Dirty Tips for a More Lawful Life.