Dr. Mark Lehocky

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Courses

Managing Difficult Conversations

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.