The Berkeley Law Alumni Awards and Donor Celebration Dinner is our premier event to recognize the extraordinary contributions of our alumni, donors, and friends. The evening is a heartfelt tribute to the community that sustains us, honoring those whose leadership, philanthropy, and public service embody the very best of Berkeley Law.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Claremont Resort & Club
41 Tunnel Road
Berkeley, California 94705
6:00 pm Reception
7:00 pm Dinner & Program
Please register to attend
2026 Award Recipients
Citation Award
John Burris ’73, Partner and Principal, Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy, LLP
Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award
Peter Menell, Professor of Law, UC Berkeley School of Law
Ascendant Leadership Award
Lillian Hardy ’06, Partner, Hogan Lovells LLP
Jensen Public Service Award
Nicole Berner ’95, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit