Dr. Steven Chizen

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Biography

Steven Chizen is a lecturer at UC Berkeley Law and an attorney based in Oakland, where he is the founder of Chizen Law, Professional Corporation. He specializes in employment law and civil rights, typically representing individuals and corporations in various legal matters. Steven actively litigates cases in both state and federal courts. Before starting his own practice, he gained valuable experience working at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he represented major technology companies and start-ups in Silicon Valley. He also clerked for Hon. Lidia S. Stiglich at the Nevada Supreme Court. Currently, Steven teaches Legal Research and Writing in the LL.M. program at Berkeley Law, contributing his expertise in civil rights, civil liberties, employment labor law, and torts personal injury.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

UC Berkeley Law • Berkeley, CA

Teaches Legal Research and Writing in the LL.M. program.

Founder

— Present

Chizen Law, Professional Corporation • Oakland, CA

Represents individuals and corporations in employment law and civil rights cases.

Attorney

— Present

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati • Silicon Valley, CA

Represented major technology companies and start-ups.

Clerk

— Present

Nevada Supreme Court • Nevada

Clerked for Hon. Lidia S. Stiglich.

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.