Alumni News

Judge Joan Donoghue ’81 Describes Her Unique Role as President of the International Court of Justice (10/12/2021)

Write Aid: Three Standouts Join Berkeley Law’s Faculty as Professors of Legal Writing (10/07/2021)

The American Way: Embracing Adversity Helps Stephen Johnson ’83 Soar in the Airline Industry (09/21/2021)

High Flyer: Blake Mollberg ’19 Taps Proven Resilience and Adaptability as New Patti Legal Fellow (09/10/2021)

Clinical Program Adds 11 New Hires to Broaden Its Reach and Enhance Student Training (09/07/2021)

Mobilized: Students, Faculty, and Alumni Help New Project Address Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crisis (08/25/2021)

A Natural Hub for Artificial Intelligence Work, Berkeley Law Helps Streamline Contract Review (08/05/2021)

Clinic’s Winning Playbook for Abolishing Harmful Juvenile Fees Gains Momentum Nationwide (07/27/2021)

Generous Gift Expands Center’s Ability to Confront the Growing Climate Crisis (07/27/2021)

‘I Hope All Readers Feel Truth’: Savala Nolan ’11 On Her New Book, ‘Don’t Let It Get You Down’ (07/22/2021)

Ximena Velázquez-Arenas ’23 Gains Inspiration and Clarity at Washington State Supreme Court (07/19/2021)

States United: Berkeley Connection at New Bipartisan Center Protects Democracy and Election Integrity (07/07/2021)

Abbie VanSickle ’11 Key Part of Team Awarded Pulitzer Prize in National Reporting (06/11/2021)

Service Stars: Pro Bono, Clinic, Practicum Award Winners Reflect Berkeley Law’s Public Mission (05/17/2021)

A Trailblazing Legacy: Berkeley Law Mourns the Passing of Justice Cruz Reynoso ’58 (05/12/2021)

Top Team: Student Trio Wins National Patent Application Drafting Competition (04/30/2021)

Professor Bertrall Ross Receives Berkeley Law’s Annual Rutter Award for Teaching Distinction (04/02/2021)

Clinical Professor Jennifer Urban ’00 to Chair New California Privacy Protection Agency (03/19/2021)

The People’s Jury Instructions: Samuelson Clinic Accelerates Its Push for Legal Access (03/08/2021)

Crisis Management: Major Gift Advances Clinic’s Environmental Health and Justice Work (02/25/2021)

Institute Celebrates 10th Anniversary With $10 Million Gift from Helen Diller Foundation (02/09/2021)

Symposium Experts Call for Furthering Genuine Police Reform and Targeting Labor Agreements (02/05/2021)

Consumer Protectors: Berkeley Law Grads Make a Major Impact at the Federal Trade Commission (02/03/2021)

Graduates Zoom Into the California Bar With Online Oath at Spirited Virtual Ceremony (01/29/2021)

Power Outlet: Three With Berkeley Law Ties Tapped to Join the New Biden Administration (01/22/2021)

From Students to Seniors, 2L Kevin Frazier’s Nonprofit Helps Close the Digital Divide (12/04/2020)

Berkeley Law Center Creates First Global Protocol on Using Social Media as Evidence for War Crimes (12/01/2020)

Big Score: Sports and Music Icons Leigh Steinberg ’73 and Jeff Harleston ’88 Highlight Conference (11/12/2020)

Melani Tiongson ’18 Finds a Professional Path and Personal Bond with Patti Legal Fellowship (10/23/2020)

Making Sense of the Mayhem Surrounding Social Media Apps TikTok and WeChat (10/13/2020)

Roaring Into Action: Berkeley Law Center Launches New GrizzlyCorps Climate and Resiliency Program (10/09/2020)

Change-Making at the Capitol: Governor Signs Seven Bills Driven by Berkeley Law Clinics and Centers (10/05/2020)

Breonna Taylor Decision Eerily Familiar for the Family of Faculty Member Savala Trepczynski ’11 (10/02/2020)

Faculty Weigh in on Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Legacy and the Supreme Court’s Future (09/23/2020)

Juggling Act: With Kids at Home, Student Parents Find Welcome Support at Berkeley Law (09/01/2020)

Common Ground: Professors Urge Environmental Justice and Racial Justice Movements to Join Forces (08/11/2020)

A Conversation on How Race and America’s Criminal Justice System Are Inextricably Linked (07/28/2020)

Race Scholar Asad Rahim Joins Berkeley Law (07/20/2020)

Alumni Secure Release of Immigrant Child Detainees to Shield Them from COVID-19 (06/09/2020)

“How do you know you’re white?” (06/02/2020)

LL.M. Program Swings into Summer with New Star Students and Enticing Offerings (05/26/2020)

Student Sleuths: Scamhunter Project Digs for Coronavirus-Related Fraud (05/19/2020)

Professors: COVID-19 Highlights Major Holes in America’s Social Safety Net (05/04/2020)

Will ESG Go MIA Amid COVID-19? Two Berkeley Law Experts Weigh in (04/29/2020)

Faculty Expert Explains the COVID-19 Testing Lag, and How to Catch Up (04/17/2020)

Parole Power: Two Students Help Prisoner Reach Accountability—and Freedom (04/14/2020)

Leading on Leadership: Berkeley Law, Minerva Project Launch Dynamic Program (03/20/2020)

Digital Witness: A Guide for Human Rights Investigations, Honed at Berkeley (03/09/2020)

Oakland Adopts Privacy Principles Drafted By Berkeley Law Students (03/04/2020)

On the Front Lines: Moms 4 Housing Leaders Discuss Movement Lawyering (03/02/2020)

Berkeley Law Drives Consumer Justice Push to Law Schools Nationwide (02/25/2020)

Top Teacher: Amanda Tyler to Receive Rutter Award for Teaching Distinction (02/21/2020)

Gold Standard: Student Trial Team Wins National Employment Law Competition (02/07/2020)

Calling the Shots: Douglas Letter ’78 Helps Steer House Impeachment Strategy (01/28/2020)

Diversity Dilemma: Berkeley Law Strives to Help Fix Legal Profession’s Inequity (01/17/2020)

At Berkeley Law, Educating the Venture Capital World (01/16/2020)

Alumna Driven to Take Berkeley Law’s Judicial Clerkship Success Even Higher (01/06/2020)

Berkeley Law Human Rights Clinic Brings Asylum Seekers’ Voices to Supreme Court (12/19/2019)

Berkeley Law Takes a Lead Role in Combating ‘Crimsumerism’ (12/16/2019)

Clinic Urges Supreme Court to Give Library Patrons Full Access to the Law (12/02/2019)

DACA-Driven: Berkeley Law Provides Wide-Ranging Support for Dreamers (11/12/2019)

Policy Advocacy Clinic’s Report Aims to Ensure Debt-Free Justice in California (11/05/2019)

Berkeley Law at Center of Centro Legal de la Raza’s 50 Eventful Years (11/01/2019)

Berkeley Law Clinics Host First Convening on Electronic Monitoring of Youth (10/24/2019)

Inspiring Event Offers First Generation Professionals Helpful Strategies, Support (10/18/2019)

Robbins Collection Fellowship Paves More Affordable Path for J.S.D. Students (09/26/2019)

Berkeley Law Duo Sparks Proposed Bill for More Forensic Algorithm Access (09/24/2019)

Custom Fit: Michelle Kim ’18 Finds Ideal Match with Patti Legal Fellowship (08/28/2019)

Four Alums from Law Students of African Descent Group Take Entrepreneurial Leap (08/20/2019)

Policy Advocacy Clinic Students Driving Force Behind Nevada Youth Justice Bill (06/28/2019)

Pathway for Patriots (06/26/2019)

Berkeley Judicial Institute Event Explores Human Side of Judging (06/21/2019)

Climate Control (05/23/2019)

#MeToo Conference Draws Packed Crowd and Panelists from Around the World (05/22/2019)

Marine’s Mission Ends with a Berkeley Graduation and a Family Reunited (05/15/2019)

Stately Performance: Berkeley Law Duo Sweeps California Moot Court Competition (05/01/2019)

Living the American Dream: Alumna and FDIC Chair Jelena McWilliams ’02 (04/08/2019)

Napolitano Headlines Kickoff Event for Women in Business Law Initiative (03/25/2019)

Andrew Bradt Wins Annual Rutter Award for Teaching Distinction (03/20/2019)