From 1981 to 1989, Alan was on the adjunct faculty as an instructor in Legal Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. He has served as an adjunct professor of Trial Practice at Rutgers University School of Law, Camden; as a National Institute of Trial Advocacy Instructor; and has chaired trial practice seminars for the Philadelphia Bar Association and Pennsylvania Bar Institute.
Recent CLE programs Alan has taught include "Many Faces and Emotions of Trial" and "The Impact Affect Has on Legal Careers." Alan has taught numerous trial advocacy programs for law schools, CLE programs, the Philadelphia Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association.