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Inter Alia | Alumni Newsletter | September 2024

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Christopher Edley Jr., Berkeley Law's dean from 2004 to 2013, was a national leader in pushing for measures to help ensure a fair and functional governing system.

In Defense of Democracy: Berkeley Law Launches New Center Named After Beloved Former Dean

With faith in America’s democratic institutions waning, the center — named after former dean Christopher Edley Jr. — will probe underlying problems and train students to become effective guardians of our political system. Read more>>

Hailing From Over 40 Countries, Latest Cohort of LL.M. Students Blazing a New Trail of Excellence

The 274 students in this year’s cohort have interests as diverse as their geography, running the gamut from film studies to finance. Read more>>

Impressive Influx: Public Interest Scholars Program Welcomes 11 New Standouts

The three-year scholarship covers full tuition and fees for select incoming students with a demonstrated dedication to public interest work and an orientation toward leadership and initiative. Read more>>

‘More Just’ Podcast: In a Changing Landscape, How to Teach Constitutional Law?

Dean Erwin Chemerinsky analyzes the U.S. Supreme Court’s most recent monumental term with Cornell Law Professor Michael Dorf and CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst Joan Biskupic. Read more>>

Fueling and Financing

The report "Fueling & Financing", written by UC Berkeley’s Center for Law, Energy & the Environment and UCLA’s Emmett Institute, addresses the urgent need for charging infrastructure and financing to support electric trucks and buses, which contribute heavily to pollution. Read more>>

Recent Faculty Scholarship

The 2024 Recent Faculty Scholarship brochure has just been published. It features a spotlight on selected books from the Berkeley Law faculty; a list of scholarly publications over the past year; and some highlights of the law school's robust intellectual life, including events and our research centers. View the publication>> 

Clinical Program Annual Report

We are proud of the work our students, faculty, staff, and partners accomplished this past year and exhilarated by the possibilities that lie ahead. Please read more about how the Berkeley Law Clinical Program advanced its mission of advancing racial, economic, and social justice in its 2023-2024 annual report. View the report>> 



BCLB Art, Law, and Finance Project: A Conversation with Christie's

Monday, September 23, 1:00-2:00 pm PDT, Virtual Webinar

Join the Art, Law, and Finance Project for a fireside chat and Q&A session with Christie's General Counsel Jason Pollack and Deputy General Counsel Maggie Hoag. Register here>>

Los Angeles Alumni Chapter Happy Hour

Tuesday, September 24, 6:00-8:00 pm PDT. Cuvee, Century City

Join our Los Angeles alumni community for a happy hour at Cuvee on the Westside. Berkeley Law will provide a first round of drinks for our guests. Register here>>

Chicago Alumni Chapter Happy Hour

Wednesday, September 25, 5:30-7:30 pm CDT. Adams Street Brewery at the Berghoff Restaurant, Chicago. Join the Chicago alumni community for a happy hour at the Adams Street Brewery in The Loop. Register here>>

BCLB Art, Law, and Finance Project: The Eye is King

Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 1:00-2:00 pm PDT, Law Building, Room 170

Join the Art, Law, and Finance Project for a panel discussion and Q&A on art forgery. Speakers include Ann Freedman, founder of FreedmanArt; Lance Esplund, author and art critic for the Wall Street Journal; and Berkeley Law Professor Frank Partnoy. Register here>>

New York City Fall Alumni Gathering 

Wednesday, October 16, 6:00-8:00 pm EDT. Freshfields, New York City 

The NYC alumni chapter invites alumni to a networking reception featuring a virtual presentation with a Q&A from Dean Erwin Chemerinsky. Register here>> 

D.C. Fall Alumni Gathering 

Thursday, October 17, 6:00-8:00 pm EDT. Hogan Lovells, Washington, D.C. 

The D.C. alumni chapter invites the community to a networking reception featuring a virtual presentation with a Q&A from Dean Erwin Chemerinsky. Register here>>

BCLB 2024 Berkeley Forum on Corporate Governance

November 12-13, San Francisco

Please join us for the ninth annual Berkeley Forum on Corporate Governance! This hybrid event will be held at Convene in San Francisco on November 12-13, and will feature discussions on cutting-edge topics such as AI's role in regulation, deal-making and governance, climate governance on corporate boards, board refreshment, the impact of the 2024 U.S. presidential election on business, and much more. Register here>>

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

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

Volunteer Opportunities

Seeking Public Interest and Public Sector Alumni Volunteers

In conjunction with the Career Development Office, the Alumni Engagement team is recruiting public interest and public sector alumni attorneys for a program designed to support the next generation of Berkeley Law public interest/public sector lawyers. If you are interested in volunteering to meet with an incoming 1L student in October, please contact Erin Dineen at edineen@law.berkeley.edu.

7th Annual Berkeley Law AI Institute

September 25-27; Livestream Registration Ends September 23

It’s the last chance to join us for our seventh annual conference, where experts and innovators will dive into the latest developments in AI technology, governance, legal practice innovations, risk mitigation, and regulatory frameworks, among other topics. Berkeley Law AI Institute is the leading artificial intelligence conference for legal practitioners, business leaders, and government and nonprofit professionals. Register now>>

Corporate Finance Fundamentals

Self-paced Online

Advance your finance skills and enhance your credibility — and receive a certificate of completion! Corporate Finance Fundamentals is your fast track to financial fluency. Delivered through convenient online lectures and interviews and designed to be completed in about 20 hours, this course will fit seamlessly into your professional life. Register today>>