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Inter Alia | Alumni Newsletter | February 2025

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1Ls Sarah Goodman and Layla Khaled Yousef are working with Professor David B. Oppenheimer on a pro bono project involving the U.N. Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Photo by Brittany Hosea-Small

Legal Leadership: UC Berkeley Law Faculty Help Bolster the School’s Pro Bono Culture

From writing amicus curiae briefs to overseeing student projects and organizations to courtroom work, these professors are extending the school’s influence far beyond its walls — and legal academia. Read more>>

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Are California’s Death Penalty Laws Applied in Racially Discriminatory Ways, Violating the State Constitution?

Two students from UC Berkeley Law’s Death Penalty Clinic fuel an amicus brief highlighting the importance of state constitutional independence and California’s deep record of discrimination in administering capital punishment. Read more>>

Decorated Veteran and Skadden Fellow Caity Lynch ’25 Shares Her Journey of Trauma, Reflection, and Service

A Bronze Star recipient who served in Afghanistan and later led UC Berkeley Law’s Legal Obstacles Veterans Encounter organization, Lynch relishes advocating for former service members. Read more>>

Coveted Fellowship Helps Audrey Mitchell ’26 Shed Light on How Artificial Intelligence Is Impacting Litigation

Mitchell is one of six UC Berkeley graduate students chosen to join the AI Policy Hub, which aims to shape AI’s future by translating scientific research into governance and policy frameworks. Read more>>

‘I Want My Community to Thrive’: Kaela Allen ’26 Aligns Advocacy, Theory, and Leadership

A packed pro bono plate and a top role at a journal deliver a law school experience that’s deeply connected to her passion for making systemic change, at the street level and in the academic realm. Read more>>

BCLB 2025 Berkeley Corporate + Climate Summit

Tuesday, March 11, Spieker Forum in Berkeley (or virtual). Join us for an interdisciplinary summit focused on the evolving landscape of corporate responsibility and climate action. Other topics that will be discussed include AI's transformative role in climate innovation, effective governance for climate outcomes, and navigating the evolving landscape of climate disclosures. Email bclb@berkeley.edu with any questions! Register here>> 

Admitted Student and Alumni Receptions and Dinners

• March 15, 9:30 am: Admitted Student Weekend Alumni Brunch at Berkeley Law Register here>>
• March 25, 6:00-8:00 pm: Washington, D.C. Reception Register here>>
• March 26, 6:00-8:00 pm: New York City Reception Register here>>
• March 27, 6:00-8:00 pm: Los Angeles Reception. Register here>>
• April 1, 6:00-8:00 pm: San Francisco Reception Register here>>
• April 2, 6:00-8:00 pm: Chicago Dinner Register here>>
• April 3, 6:00-8:00 pm: Boston Dinner Register here>>

IABA Annual Reunion 2025

Friday, June 13 to Sunday, June 15. The IABA (International Association of Berkeley Law Alumni in Europe) Annual Reunion will take place in Vienna, Austria. Registration is open. Details and information is available here: https://sites.law.berkeley.edu/iaba.

Please contact alumni@law.berkeley.edu with any questions.

Alumni Reunion Weekend 2025 - September 26-27

Save the dates! Registration will open up in the summer. Please contact reunion@law.berkeley.edu with any questions.

Volunteer Opportunities

Alumni Volunteer Mentors Needed For OCI (Private Sector) Prep

We are looking for volunteers to mentor rising 2L students this spring and summer as they prepare for interviews with large law firms and plaintiff-side law firms. The program is launching early this year. We need 200 alumni volunteers. The time commitment is one 30-minute conversation in April and a second 30-minute conversation in June or July. Interested? Please contact Erin Dineen at alumni@law.berkeley.edu.

Career Development Office - Solo Practitioners/Small Practice Lawyers 

Berkeley Law students are interested in connecting with alumni who have started their own firms or who work in small practices. If you are an alum who would be willing to have a conversation or even offer ongoing advice or mentoring, please send an email to the Career Development Office (career@law.berkeley.edu). Thank you for supporting Berkeley Law students!

Berkeley Law alumni save on all of our paid Executive Education programs.

ESG University: Sustainable Capitalism in Practice

Begins March 3! Designed for corporate, government, and civil society practitioners, Sustainable Capitalism in Practice provides tools to make business choices that foster innovation, build long-term resilience, and support a sustainable corporate strategy. Transform the principles of sustainable capitalism into a competitive advantage for your organization. Register>>

General Counsel University

Begins April 7! Climb the in-house legal ladder with this online course and community that provide legal professionals with the critical skills needed to become a general counsel (GC) or be hired and retained by GCs. “Being part of GCU has been one of the most meaningful professional experiences I’ve had as a new GC,” says Bahara Stapleberg, General Counsel and VP of Policy at Pacifica Graduate Institute. Register>>

Generative AI for the Legal Profession

Many lawyers are increasingly using AI in their practice. Are you? Participants will learn about generative AI, explore a range of use cases, and discover ethical and responsible ways to integrate generative AI into their work. Earn a certificate of completion and MCLE! Register>>

Commercial Contract Fundamentals

New this year: Live online contract negotiation workshops that incorporate mock negotiations along with expert insights and practical tips. Whether you’re looking to review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts more effectively or are starting a career as a commercial contract professional, this certificate course hits all the fundamentals. Register>>