Paul Bergman is a Professor of Law at the UCLA School of Law and a recipient of a University Distinguished Teaching award. His recent books include Reel Justice: The Courtroom Goes to the Movies (Andrews & McMeel); Trial Advocacy: Inferences, Arguments, Techniques (with Moore and binder, West Publishing Co.); and Represent Yourself In Court and The criminal law Handbook (both with Sara Berman, Nolo). He has also published numerous articles in law journals and regularly gives presentations on how law and lawyers are portrayed in film. His blog on the criminal justice system can be found at The Rap Sheet: Nolo's Criminal Law Blog.