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Lecturer Neil Wertlieb comments on Attorney Lisa Bloom’s firm withdrawing from Angela Villela Chavez case and says Bloom’s firm may have terminated their representation due to numerous reasons such as not being in mental condition to represent or if firm has a conflict of interest

Six Berkeley Law alumni have accepted posts in the administration of new California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Individually exceptional and collectively historic, three Berkeley Law graduates will clerk at the U.S. Supreme Court during the 2019-20 Term—the school’s highest single-year total.

Berkeley Alumni-In-Residence is a new program at Berkeley Law that welcomes students into the lifelong alumni fold as soon as they enroll at the school.

Ken Alex has been called California’s most influential environmental lawyer, a visionary, and former governor Jerry Brown’s climate whisperer. He is now joining Berkeley Law’s Center for Law, Energy & the Environment to spearhead Project Climate—a new initiative driven to transform top research into policy more quickly.

Legal education isn’t just about scholarship. At Berkeley Law, it’s also about action—especially on issues as urgent as global warming—with students driving vital climate work across campus.

In Oakland, Berkeley Law’s Center for Law, Energy & the Environment is a partner in EcoBlock, a public-private collaboration aimed at sustainable neighborhood redevelopment. “It’s taking an existing residential block and trying to retrofit it with cutting-edge energy and water efficiency mechanisms in a replicable and hopefully scalable way.”

Adrian Kinsella (J.D. ’15, LL.M. ’19) celebrates the journey that took him from Afghanistan to Berkeley Law, and now Sacramento, helping many along the way.

Elizabeth Hall ’20 led airborne combat missions over Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria, and later served as a legal officer at the Naval Academy. At Berkeley Law, Hall sees the growing presence of veteran students and programs enhancing the school’s collective learning environment.

Ken Cohen ’69 had a clear objective when he approached Berkeley Law about creating scholarships for military and veteran students: “I wanted to do something to increase diversity of thought in the law school.”

Nathan Keller ’19 deployed to Kuwait and Iraq as a Marine Corps infantry squad leader. Allison Murray ’19 patrolled the Arabian Gulf as a Coast Guard executive officer. Those overseas leadership experiences helped them deftly steer the Berkeley Journal of International Law.

Berkeley Law honors 26 students who earned the certificate in an increasingly vital area of law. 

Sebastien Wadier ’20 and Jenna Zhang ’20 won the event’s best brief and best oral argument awards. 

Both displayed exceptional leadership and diligence as housing rights advocates.

The former California Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit judge continues to defy expectations. 

An exceptional roster of judges, practitioners, and scholars gathered to develop solutions for the growing burden on federal courts.

McWilliams shared her remarkable career journey during a lunchtime presentation to Berkeley Law students.

Second-year students best 55 other teams in the marquee event, the largest inter-school moot court of any kind held under one roof.

Lecturer Neil Wertlieb says attorneys in California are disciplined for misuse of client funds more often than for any other violation

The new quarterly roundtable series provides valuable insights and concrete tips for women in the business law sector. 

Students describe Bradt, a leading expert on federal multidistrict litigation, as a “brilliant instructor” and an “invaluable mentor.” 

The collaborative program, with students from five UC law schools, offers an immersive semester working at a government agency, nonprofit, or advocacy organization in Washington, D.C.

Dave Jones joins the Berkeley Center for Law, Energy & the Environment to examine financial risks caused by climate change.

Lecturer Neil Wertlieb says that although the gender mandate is a noble goal, there’s a substantial risk that this law will not survive a challenge

Led by Berkeley Law students, the initiative provides support for key law-school skills, mentorship, and community-building sessions.

Dean Erwin Chemerinsky emceed the annual gathering to celebrate books written by the school’s prolific faculty over the past year.

The donation will allow the institute to think bigger and more creatively.

Four law firm-bound students describe the varied rewards of a semester working outside the Bay Area.

A Berkeley Law educator since 1961, Buxbaum has helped navigate many hot-button campus issues over the past several decades.

Jordan Bock ’17, Matt Rice ’16, and Anuradha Sivaram ’14 will clerk for Justices Elena Kagan, Clarence Thomas, and Sonia Sotomayor respectively.

Lecturer Rose Carmen Goldberg comments on Alejandro Garcia’s experience as a veteran who was denied benefits for almost nine years

Rachel Gonzalez ’94 discusses moving in-house from Big Law and the challenges of working for an iconic global company. 

Growing military and veteran students and programming increases diversity while debunking stereotypes.

The program builds on the strong record at Startup@BerkeleyLaw, which provides hands-on training for entrepreneurs and investors

The Food Justice Project helps Berkeley students obtain monthly food benefits, and assists rejected applicants with their appeals.

Berkeley Law’s Pro Bono Program sponsors a transformative trip for 10 students over winter break. 

Taught in Spanish by lecturer Fernando Flores, ‘Representing Spanish-speaking Clients’ focuses on language, culture, and emotional intelligence. 

Kahn played a key role in California court rulings that improved care for inmates with mental health conditions and reduced prison overcrowding.

The expanding student-run program helps to incorporate new businesses led by low-income and minority founders.

The International Human Rights Law Clinic and Human Rights Center fight injustice through litigation, policy suggestions, advocacy, research, and science-based investigations.

The collaborative program provides legal, financial, and supportive services to preserve tenancies and prevent evictions.

Sarah Morando Lakhani ’19, Reynaldo Fuentes ’19, and Emma Mclean-Riggs ’17 will be funded for two years of focused public interest work.

Fire zone maps, merging small water systems, and zoning changes are among recommendations sent to the governor-elect.

Berkeley Law students Karin Bashir and Safa Ansari-Bayegon share insights from their memorable work.

Kurt Kurzenhauser ’19, Elizabeth Hall ’20, and their business school teammates shine in a compelling final-round negotiation.

The event signals how companies are increasingly prioritizing positive societal contributions along with shareholder profits.

A new joint initiative between Berkeley Law and UC Irvine School of Law strives to make the civil justice system more accessible and fair.

Berkeley Law’s in-house a capella troupe provides scintillating sound for audiences and a welcome creative outlet for members.

Noor-ul-ain Hasan ’20, a powerful advocate for diversity, receives numerous accolades for her early achievements in the field. 

Human Rights Center assesses anti-trafficking efforts in five Bay Area counties and LA County’s novel investigation bureau.