Alumni News

Browse stories about the many ways that Berkeley Law alumni are engaged with their school and the world.

Professor Scheiber’s New Book Tracks Rise of California Supreme Court
The book documents the court’s compelling history and far-reaching impact on California’s cultural, socio-economic and political landscape.
Big Day for M&A: Top Experts to Assess One of Law’s Hottest Areas
More than 300 people will convene Jan. 30 for a forum co-sponsored by the law school’s Berkeley Center for Law and Business.
Death Penalty Clinic Alums Achieve Landmark Court Victories
Mark Feeser ’07 and Van Swearingen ’08 each score major court triumphs that have significant implications for prisoners.
California’s Highest Court Takes Center Stage
Berkeley Law’s California Constitution Center to co-present a daylong conference on the state Supreme Court.
Alums Miller and Kentfield Land Coveted Supreme Court Clerkships
Starting in July, Miller will clerk for Justice Clarence Thomas and Kentfield for Justice Ruth Badger Ginsburg.
Coast Guards: Assessing Best Strategies for California’s Coastline
Experts convene at Berkeley Law to tackle wide-ranging challenges facing the coast.
New Study of Welfare Family Caps Emboldens Anti-Poverty Advocates
A new report highlights the flaws in the “welfare family cap,” a policy that denies additional cash aid for babies born into families already receiving financial assistance.
Startup@BerkeleyLaw Helps New Ventures Take Flight
The initiative’s busy first year dramatically expands student training opportunities.
Legal Clinic Combats Landlord Abuse in Oakland’s Chinatown
Laura Lane ’96 and Lindsey Quock ’17 stop an apparent push to drive low-income Chinese immigrants out of their rent-controlled building.
Alumni Reunion Weekend 2016: Panels, Tours, Tailgate and More
Alumni and faculty experts will tackle the future of juvenile courts, the state of the U.S. Supreme Court and law’s role in encouraging entrepreneurship in the startup world.
Stephanie Llanes ’16 and Classmates Awarded National Fellowships
Llanes and 11 other members of her class were selected for coveted opportunities to launch their social justice careers.
Law Program Delivers Valuable Training to Disadvantaged Teens
Internships and classes at Berkeley Law offer meaningful experience and integrate a legal curriculum with life skills and leadership development activities.
Jon Eldan ’02 Starts Nonprofit to Help Exonerees Navigate New Lives
“In most cases, we just turn our backs and leave them to suffer the consequences of wrongful conviction for the rest of their lives.”
2016 Transcript Magazine Details Berkeley Law’s Expanded Hands-On Learning Programs
By creating more opportunities for hands-on learning, Berkeley Law gives its students an edge.
Mock Trial? Elementary, for These Fifth Graders
What started as a before-school enrichment program evolved into a meaningful connection between Berkeley Law and one of its neighboring public elementary schools.
Clinic Gains Key Victory for Victims of Heinous Crime by Colombian Drug Lord
Court ruling grants the widow and daughter of one of the accused’s murder victims the right to participate in his criminal proceedings.
Mission Possible: Berkeley Law Sets the Public Interest Standard
With generous funding and programmatic support, Berkeley Law sets the public interest standard.
Youth Advocates: Two Recent Alums Launch Innovative Projects Helping Vulnerable Children in Oakland
Mindy Phillips ’15 and Whitney Rubenstein ’14 strive to improve the lives of vulnerable children through Equal Justice Works fellowships at EBCLC.
Giving Spirit Helps Students Gain Access, Training, Mentorship
Alumni and friends fuel initiatives that provide hands-on experience, bolster core programming, and support the school’s public mission.
Student Team Wins Major Trial Competition with Alumni Duo Assist
DeCarol Davis ’17, Jared Ginsburg ’17, Colin Jones ’16, and Jason Wu ’16 credit coaches Suzanne Jaffe ’12 and Emily Tienken ’12 for their national championship.
Savala Trepczynski ’11 to Lead Henderson Center for Social Justice
The Berkeley Law alumna, who begins her new position in January, is eager to “maximize the center’s impact” both on and off campus.
Star Quartet Honored at Berkeley Law’s Citation Award Dinner
Michele Roberts ’80, John Phillips ’69, Eleanor Swift, and Tirien Steinbach ’99 are recognized for their talent, drive, and willingness to give back.
Mentoring 101: Alums Make Meaningful Impact on Students’ Lives
Jose Varela ’86, Cara Sandberg ’12, David Roberts ’74, and Tony LoPresti ’12 help Berkeley Law students navigate courses, clerkships, and careers.
Sonya Passi ’13 Launches Unique Nonprofit to Help Victims of Abuse
FreeFrom seeks economic justice and opportunity for survivors of domestic violence and sex trafficking through tort cases, policy reforms, and business support.
Claudia Polsky ’96 Chosen to Lead New Environmental Law Clinic
A longtime Deputy Attorney General at the California Department of Justice, Polsky is crafting an ambitious yet practical agenda for the clinic’s launch.
Transcript Story: Three Berkeley Law Classmates Seek Justice in the Bronx
Berkeley Law’s Transcript magazine spotlights 2014 graduates Emily Gladden, Anisha Gupta, and Chris Lau, who work at The Bronx Defenders and also live together.
Berkeley Law Alum’s Victory Helps Shape Emerging Juvenile Justice Law
Bryant Yang ’07 helps win release of a prisoner sentenced to life without parole under two new laws that reflect a changed approach to juvenile justice.