Charles E. Roberts, Adjunct Professor, is an Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York (Syracuse). He graduated from Wesleyan University (B.A. 1973) and Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 1976). He is the supervisor of the U.S. Attorney's law student program. He has worked in both the Criminal and Civil Divisions, and his current duties include civil prosecutions, Bivens claims, and habeas corpus. He has taught at the U.S. Department of Justice, the National Advocacy Center, and Syracuse University. His courses have included Appellate Advocacy (16 years), Trial Practice, the BALSA Trial Team (coach), and week-long training for new Dept. of Justice attorneys. He has been published in an appellate treatise, law review, and the Federal Civil Practice Manual. He will teach the United States Attorney's Office Clinic during the fall and spring semesters.