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Peter Fendel

Assistant Professor of Law and Practice
Assistant Director of Academic Mastery
Caruso School of Law
310.506.4801

Biography

Professor Peter Fendel is a California and Colorado attorney who has practiced in the areas of civil litigation, water rights, and veterans advocacy.  He graduated from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law in 2014, and has taught at the school since 2021. Currently, Professor Fendel teaches the Academic Mastery course and the Bar Exam Workshop, along with Introduction to U.S. Laws and Legal Systems in the Masters of Legal Studies program. Previously, Professor Fendel taught the J.D. program Externship course and Legal Research & Writing in the Masters of Dispute Resolution program.  Professor Fendel has also served as the Executive Director of Externships and Pro Bono Programs for the Caruso School of Law.  

Professor Fendel enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after the 9/11 attacks and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant in 2007. Prior to attending law school Professor Fendel worked for the Colorado State Legislature and the United States House of Representatives. 

Currently, Professor Fendel serves on the Board of Directors for the Community Veteran Justice Project, and he volunteers assisting with disaster response operations for Team Rubicon. In his free time, Professor Fendel enjoys surfing and hiking around Malibu with his rottweiler, Dora. 

Education

  • B.A. in Political Science, University of Colorado

  • J.D., cum laude, Pepperdine University School of Law

 

 

“All Hands on Deck: Implementing 303 Across Experiential Settings,” American Association of Law Schools Externships 12 Conference, Boston University School of Law, (October 19, 2024). 

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