Allison Rocker

Allison Rocker

Trial Advocacy Knowledge Counsel
Baker & McKenzie LLP

Biography

Allison Rocker is a leader in the trial advocacy world. In addition to first chairing hundreds of hearings and trials during a career in public service, she served as a program director and faculty member at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. She is widely considered one of the top trial advocacy trainers in the US and trains globally on all aspects of oral advocacy.

Allison joined Baker McKenzie as the Firm’s trial advocacy knowledge lawyer where she devotes her time to hands-on advocacy training as well as supporting the firm’s controversy lawyers before and during hearings and trials. Allison supports all practice groups with a focus on litigation, dispute resolution, and controversy cases.

Professional Honors

  • NextGen Excellence in Teaching, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 2017
  • Global Knowledge Award, Individual Contribution, Baker McKenzie, 2023

Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado~United States (2021)
  • District of Columbia~United States (2021)
  • Colorado~United States (2007)

Education

  • University of Denver (Sturm College of Law, JD)
  • University of Colorado (BA Political Science)
  • Colorado State University (Master's Certificate, Facilitating Adult Learning)

5 Key Steps To Prepare For Oral Argument, Law 360, September 2025

How to Strengthen A Case By Mastering Expert Witness Prep, Law 360, July 2025

How to Use Exhibits Strategically Throughout Your Case, Law360, May 24, 2024

How Attorneys Can Make the Most of a Deposition Transcript, Law360, May 2, 2025

Tools for Witness Control that Go Beyond Leading Questions, Law360, February 25, 2025

The Unknown Known Risk: Enforcing Firearm Relinquishment Statutes in Cases of Domestic Violence Without Permit Records, Registration Requirements or Licensing Information
The Prosecutor, National District Attorney’s Council · Nov 1, 2017

Firm Committee Memberships

  • North America Trial Team
  • Knowledge Inclusion & Diversity group
  • Pro Bono support