David Pai
Adjunct Professor
Bio
David Pai is a Supervising Deputy Attorney General at the California Department of Justice. He oversees deputies in the Land Use and Conservation Section and the Housing Justice Team. His practice primarily focuses on state laws and policies designed to promote housing development, ensure public access to California’s coastline, and protect natural habitats and waterways. He also litigated employment and public safety matters for over a decade. His practice mirrors the breadth of the State’s interests. While tackling these issues makes his head hurt at the end of each day, he wouldn’t have it any other way. He hopes his students are just as fortunate in finding fulfilling legal careers.
David graduated from UC Hastings in 2002. He came to law school quoting Saul Alinsky and somehow ended up working for the government. When not in the office or courtroom, he can be found enjoying life in San Francisco’s Mission District with his wife and daughter. While it’s not Hawaii, where he grew up, San Francisco is its own paradise in many ways.