News
July 02, 2009
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Pamela Samuelson Takes Aim at Google Book Settlement
Having studied digital technology for 25 years, Berkeley Law professor Pamela Samuelson took a natural interest in the Google Book Settlement. Taking a lead role in raising concerns about it, however, wasn’t Plan A.
June 26, 2009
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Longtime Berkeley Law Professor Named Yale Law School Dean
Robert Post was a leading expert on constitutional law—in particular First Amendment and affirmative action issues—during his 20 years at Berkeley Law. He takes over Yale during a jarring recession.
June 22, 2009
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Jennifer Jeffers ’10 Wins Harmon Prize
Jeffers analyzed the current state of Arctic fisheries and the impact of climate change on existing fish stocks and fisheries management. She calls for a new regulatory framework that integrates science, policy, and law.
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New Issue of Transcript
The new Transcript magazine is out with stories about the East Bay Community Law Center, Dean Edley's first five years, a profile of alum Eleanor Jackson Piel '43, and more. Read it all here.
Class of '09
Nearly 400 students received degrees from Berkeley Law this year at a ceremony at the Greek Theater. Speakers included Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, School of Law, University of California, Irvine and Berkeley Law Professor Goodwin Liu. See more photos here.
Mental Health
A mental health law course, and trips to Napa State Hospital, bring students face-to-face with some of the most vulnerable clients they are likely ever to work with: people with mental illnesses.