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Inter Alia | Alumni Newsletter | September 2023

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Berkeley Law Center Helps Train Yemen Investigators Pursuing Justice for Wartime Atrocities



Over five days in Jordan, center staff and the International Center for Transitional Justice taught a 49-member delegation how to navigate digital open source investigations of human rights violations. Read more>>

What's New?

Mission Driven: Berkeley Law Opportunity Scholarship Expands Student Access and Opportunities


Providing tuition, fees, academic support, and mentoring for remarkable first-generation students like Alleyah Caesar ’24, the program has become a vital part of the school’s landscape. Read more>>

Gift to Berkeley Law Center Strives to Speed Up California’s Response to Climate Change


Daniel Yost ’98 and his husband Paul Brody launch the Sacramento Briefing Series to help our Center for Law, Energy & the Environment bring quality research to California policymakers. Read more>>

Center on Reproductive Rights and Justice Reboots to Address a Fast-Changing Landscape


With the U.S. now a patchwork of state systems with immense variety and harsh consequences for those in restrictive states, the center ramps back up to develop strategic initiatives. Read more>>

‘Careers On the Other Side of the v’: Students, Alumni, Faculty Tout Appeal of Plaintiff-Side Advocacy


The Plaintiffs’ Law Association has 200 members and is a leader in a national law school trend. Read more>>

Alumni Events

Berkeley Law Los Angeles Chapter West LA Coffee and Connect 

Tuesday, September 19, Susman Godfrey, 9:00–10:00 am PT. Join us for this first in a series of networking events designed for associates on the Westside who aspire to become partners at their firms. Register here>>


Lunch & Learn Webinar: Bay Area Climate Resilience Hotspots

Wednesday, September 20, 12:00 pm PT. Join Berkeley Law's Center for Law, Energy & the Environment and Greenbelt Alliance's Amanda-Brown Stevens to discuss Bay Area Resilience Hotspots — key communities with natural assets crucial for climate preparation and protection. Register here>>

Registration Extended for Alumni Reunion Weekend!

In one week, we will gather at the law school for a celebration of our alumni community. Registration is still open for events on Saturday, September 23, including the Saturday Program, Golden Circle Brunch, and All-Alumni Celebration. If you would like to attend your Class Dinner on Friday, September 22, please contact our office to inquire if space remains by emailing reunion@law.berkeley.edu or calling (510) 643-6043. See Who’s Coming and prepare for your arrival by reviewing our FAQ pageRegister now for Saturday events>>

A Conversation with Lord Justice Singh

Tuesday, September 26, 12:50–2:00 pm PT. Berkeley Law, Room 105. Please join us for this special event featuring The Right Honorable Sir Rabinder Singh in conversation with Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky. The Rt. Hon. Lord Justice Singh is a British Court of Appeal judge and president of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal. Boxed lunches will be available outside Room 105 starting at 12:15 pm. Register here>>


Berkeley Law D.C. Alumni Chapter Trivia Night at The Wharf 

Tuesday, October 3, 7:00–9:00 pm ET, Boardwalk Bar & Arcade, Washington, D.C. Join our D.C. chapter for an entertaining night of trivia at The Wharf! Enjoy meeting, networking, and competing with local alumni and proving your general knowledge. Register here>>


Berkeley Forum on Corporate Governance

October 10–11, 9:00 am–6:00 pm PT. Presented by the Berkeley Center for Law and Business, the eigth Berkeley Forum on Corporate Governance includes keynote conversations with leading regulators, authors, CEOs, and academics. Learn more and register here>>


Berkeley Law Happy Hour in Austin

Friday, October 13, 5:30–7:30 pm CDT. Please join Shaina Hyder '14 and fellow Berkeley Law alumni for an informal happy hour at Shaina's home in Austin. Shaina will be providing wine, soft drinks, and snacks. Register here>>


Webinar: Applying to Law School - Save The Date

Monday, October 16, 2:00 pm PT. We will host a special opportunity (via Zoom) with Dean of Admissions Kristin Theis-Alvarez for alumni to learn about the admissions process for the J.D. program (what they are looking for, how they approach admissions, what trends expect to see in the next 1-2 years, etc.). If you have a family member, loved one, mentee, or other person in your life who is considering law school, this is a unique opportunity to connect with our Dean of Admissions.


Berkeley Law Los Angeles Alumni Chapter Hosts an Evening with Dean Chemerinsky

Wednesday, October 18, 6:00–8:00 pm PT, Ervin Cohen & Jessup, Beverly Hills. Join us on the Westside for an alumni chapter celebration with the dean. Register here>>


4th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Symposium – California Constitutional Privacy at 50: The Power of State Law and Promoting Racial Justice in the Digital Age

Friday, October 27, 8:30 am PT, Bancroft Hotel. Join leading academics and practitioners actively working on California privacy as well as diverse thinkers with perspectives from around the country. Register here>>


Berkeley Law Silicon Valley Alumni Chapter Hosts An Evening with Dean Chemerinsky

Monday, November 6, 6:00–8:00 pm PT, McManis Faulkner, San Jose. Join us in downtown San Jose for an alumni chapter celebration with the deanRegister here>>


California State Bar Swearing-In Ceremony - Save the Date!

Monday, December 11, 4:30 pm PT. Graduates who pass the California Bar Exam are invited to take the attorney's oath together on campus. Registration will open in November. More event details and answers to frequently asked questions may be found on our website. Please contact: alumni@law.berkeley.edu if you have questions. 

Media Highlights

These Recent Supreme Court Decisions Have Sparked a Wave of Litigation

Dean Erwin Chemerinsky writes about the recent Supreme Court decisions that are leading to a great deal of litigation. Read more>>

California Group Exploring Viability of a Community-Centered Direct Air Capture Hub

Researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Center for Law, Energy & the Environment at Berkeley Law are leading a project to explore the creation of a Direct Air Capture facility that uses cutting-edge technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in California’s Southern San Joaquin Valley. Read more>>

Visit the Media Highlights and News pages to view recent headlines and happenings, and read the latest issue of Berkeley Law's Transcript magazine.

Executive Education

Berkeley Boosts

Free webinars on hot topics in business, law, and civil justice. Learn more and subscribe>>


AI Institute

October 11-13; In-Person and Virtual Program

Curious about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it might impact your career? Join us at the AI Institute to learn about the technology underlying AI, the evolving regulatory landscape, and how to evaluate risks inherent in AI-powered systems, among other topics. No prior knowledge of AI is required. Gain a competitive edge in today's rapidly evolving

industry. Learn more and register>>


Corporate Finance Fundamentals

Registration Open for Current Cohort; Self-paced Virtual Course

Learn how to apply financial information analysis and corporate valuation in a variety of corporate settings and throughout the legal practice. Learn more and register>>

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