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Mark LeHocky is a Lecturer at UC Berkeley Law, focusing on complex litigation and corporate law. He has extensive experience as a complex litigation attorney and public company general counsel for notable organizations including Ross Stores, Inc. and Nestle/Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. Mark's expertise encompasses litigation management and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), where he advises law firms and corporations on optimizing client-counsel relationships and navigating organizational dynamics in the context of disputes and major transactions. He has been recognized as the 2022 and 2024 Mediator of the Year in the San Francisco area and has repeatedly earned a high rating from America’s Mediation Lawyers. He developed and co-taught a class entitled 'General Counsel', which delves into the roles and responsibilities of a general counsel. Additionally, he created a course named 'Managing Difficult Conversations' that focuses on navigating challenging legal conversations, utilizing exercises, simulations, case studies, and guest speakers to enhance decision-making skills. Mark maintains a personal website where he shares insights and resources related to his work.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.