In Dean Chemerinsky's four-plus years, Berkeley Law has expanded its financial aid, faculty ranks, clinical offerings, student diversity, and expenditures for students pursuing public interest careers. Photo credit: Irene Yi |
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At times, the descriptions of Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky seem wholly contradictory.
Colleagues joke that he’s a machine, that no human could write so many books, op-eds, and articles; answer so many emails, phone calls, and letters; and lead so many organizations, initiatives, and committees. But they’re also quick to note his humanity, and how it drives a leadership style that fosters mutual respect, high morale, and inspiring results.
On Jan. 5, UC Berkeley announced Chemerinsky’s appointment to another five-year term, enabling him to build on his impressive record since becoming dean in July 2017. Read more>>
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We should all be so lucky to age as well as Romeo and Juliet. At 425 years young, the iconic play continues to inspire and dazzle, arouse and enrage, scintillate and surprise.
On Saturday March 5 at 1 p.m., William Shakespeare’s timeless classic takes center stage again — this time in a unique amalgamation of theatrical presentation and mock trial — at Freight & Salvage in downtown Berkeley. Ticket information will be coming soon. Those interested in attending can express interest here. The event will also be streamed on Zoom and Facebook. Read more>>
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Over a 35-year career at Berkeley Law, Professor Emerita Eleanor Swift built a reputation on multiple pillars: A pathbreaking Evidence scholar, she garnered laurels as an outstanding teacher and a fierce advocate for clinical education.
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Berkeley Law’s dean says the theme for his one-year term — how law schools can make a difference — is driven by the urgency of society’s problems. Read more>>
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Faced with criminal prosecutors' digital evidence from cell phone searches or facial recognition software, public defenders often don’t know how to interpret what they are seeing, which can give the prosecution a distinct advantage. But thanks to Supervising Attorney Megan Graham from the Samuelson Law, Technology, & Public Policy Clinic, public defenders — and their clients — now have a fighting chance. Read more>>
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Alameda County’s largest free legal services provider, our East Bay Community Law Center, served over 4,000 people last year. Its new annual report notes how the center helped 98% of housing clients not get evicted and 95% of Clean Slate Clinic clients clear their criminal record, had 78 people gain more safety via the Name and Gender Workshop, discharged $318,000 in student and consumer loan debt, and trained 120 students. Read the report>>
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Four Berkeley Law students detail their memorable experience and how it shaped their career trajectory. Read more>>
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Dean's Town Hall for Alumni - Save the Date
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Class of 1971 & 1996 - Join Your Class Book!
Because we were unable to gather on campus in person last year, we have created class books for J.D. graduates in the 50th Reunion Class of 1971 and the 25th Reunion Class of 1996. If you have questions, please contact alumni@law.berkeley.edu.
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We need alumni to help us with J.D. student recruitment, so that we continue to enroll the most qualified and diverse class of 1L students. Graduates interested in volunteering for this effort should contact Erin Dineen at edineen@law.berkeley.edu.
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Were you an international student while at Berkeley Law, struggling to navigate the complexities of both work and life in the U.S. as a prospective attorney? If so, then a newly-founded student organization actively seeks your help! The Global Student Association at Berkeley Law (GLOBL) is a student affinity group of non-U.S. law students that aims to support international students with their career paths in the U.S. They are seeking the advice of international alumni and would love to hear about your experience. If you filled out the form recently, or if you would like to connect with students, please contact edineen@law.berkeley.edu.
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Dean Erwin Chemerinsky writes that the Biden administration’s vaccination mandates are clearly legal, but the politicization of the pandemic and vaccines makes it doubtful whether the Supreme Court will uphold them. Read more>>
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Dean Erwin Chemerinsky writes that meaningful police oversight will need to come from the political process, from Congress, and from state and local governments, rather than from the Supreme Court. Read more>>
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Professor Khiara M. Bridges appears on the BBC’s Americast podcast to discuss California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to use Texas SB8’s framework for gun control and why she believes it is more than just a PR stunt. Read more>>
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Online Enrichment Programs |
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Special Limited Time Offer Ends January 31
Berkeley Law Executive Education is offering CLE credit at no charge to those who watch recordings of a large selection of past Berkeley Boost webinars and talks from the Berkeley Forum on Corporate Governance, held in San Francisco on November 11-12, 2021. Subscribe and start learning today>>
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Next class opens March 14 | Registration is now open
Sustainable Capitalism & ESG Online demonstrates how to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into business and investment strategy through a combination of focused lectures and case studies, curated readings, and in-depth interviews with over 50 thought leaders. All prior cohorts of this course have been oversubscribed so learn more and register today.>>
Course opens April 5
Registration is now open for the upcoming cohort of ESG: Navigating the Board's Role — our executive course developed with Ceres. This online, self-paced program is designed for current and aspiring corporate directors and can be completed in six hours. Prepare your board to oversee ESG and register today.
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Thursday, January 27 and Friday, January 28
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Education: UC Irvine (B.A.)
Affiliations: Berkeley Journal of Gender Law & Justice, Women of Color Collective, Middle Eastern North African Law Students Association
I grew up in Tehran, Iran and immigrated to the U.S. in 2010. I went to high school in Orange County, California and UC Irvine for undergrad, where I double majored in political science and sociology. Read more>>
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