A native Midwesterner, Neil joined ADI in 1989. Neil attended Eastern Illinois University (B.S. 1980, Economics and Political Science) and Stanford Law School (J.D. 1983). Before joining ADI, Neil spent four years in civil practice, followed by three years on the faculty of California Western Law School, where he taught Contracts, Professional Responsibility and Legal Writing. Neil is a former chair of the County Bar's Criminal Rules Committee.

In 2000, Neil served as faculty for the Appellate Advocacy College in San Francisco, co-sponsored by the appellate courts and appellate projects. Neil authored the criminal law essay question for the Bar's 2000 Appellate Specialization Exam. Away from work, Neil enjoys photography, tennis and snowboarding.

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