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9:00 am

[POSTPONED] Sexual and Gender-Based Violence on and after October 7: International Law Perspectives Part II

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

This event has been postponed. Please refer to hdi.berkeley.edu for information on our upcoming programs. 

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10:00 am

Berkeley Boosts | Skills Lab: Legislative Drafting

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Forget how a bill becomes a law– how does an idea become a bill? Legislative drafting may feel mysterious or intimidating, but it’s an important technical process in which lawyers with subject-matter expertise can play an important role. Please join us for a conversation about legislative drafting with Gus Patel-Tupper, a supervising attorney in the […]

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11:00 am

The 2024 Riesenfeld Symposium: ESG & International Law

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
297 Goldberg Room, 225 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94720 United States
Flyer has a green background and white text. It says: The Berkeley Journal of International Law Presents The 2024 Riesenfeld Symposium ESG & International Law, Wednesday, April 10 11:00 - 5:00, Berkeley Law, Goldberg Room, Keynote Address by Paolo Taticchi, Panels on Investor-State Arbitration, Corporate Regulation & Human Rights, and Sustainable Investment & Finance, Sponsored by the Miller Institute for Global Challenges and the Law & Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

The Berkeley Journal of International Law presents The 2024 Riesenfeld Symposium: ESG & International Law  Join us for a day with legal experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the intricate relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations and international legal frameworks. Participants will delve into key topics such as the impact of ESG […]

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12:45 pm

Frontiers of Criminal Justice: From Police Misconduct to Data-Informed Reform

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 @ 12:45 pm - 2:00 pm
Picture of Jared Fishman and the book which is titled Fire on the Levee.  Text reads: Frontiers of Criminal Justice: From Police Misconduct to Data-Informed Reform.  Jared Fishman is the founder and executive director of Justice Innovation Lab, an organization that helps communities across the US identify and fix harmful outcomes in their criminal justice systems.    Fire on the Levee tells the behind-the-scenes story of the years-long battle to hold the police officers accountable for the murder and incineration of a man in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.  The book exposes much of what is broken in our current criminal legal system and illuminates how we can begin to fix it.

Jared Fishman is the founder and executive director of Justice Innovation Lab, an organization that helps communities across the US identify and fix harmful outcomes in their criminal justice systems.   Fire on the Levee tells the behind-the-scenes story of the years-long battle to hold the police officers accountable for the murder and incineration of a […]

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WOCC+ Last GBM of the year :’)

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 @ 12:45 pm - 2:00 pm
White, purple, and green floral background with the text:  APRIL GBM, Weds 4/10  from 12:45pm- 2pm in room 170. We will reserve time for class registration!! We will welcome our new board and have some important updates about the year's biggest events: Our Monologues and Faculty Brunch!  Lastly, you'll hear more about our swag orders!

Please join us on 4/10 at lunch for the last GBM of '23-'24!!! RSVP by 4/9 @ noon! *WE WILL BE RESERVING TIME FOR CLASS REGISTRATION** We will welcome our new board and have some important updates about the year's biggest events: Our Monologues and Faculty Brunch!  Lastly, you'll hear more about our swag orders! 

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12:50 pm

[CDO] BigLaw in Texas

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 @ 12:50 pm - 2:00 pm

Interested in private practice in Texas? Attorneys from Vinson & Elkins LLP, a Houston-based international law firm, will be discussing the ins-and-outs of the Texas legal market. All J.D. students interested in a career in Texas BigLaw welcome. Please RSVP for an accurate headcount. If you have additional questions, please contact Kate Ortbahn kateortbahn@berkeley.edu from […]

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La Alianza – Pre-OCI/OCI Panel

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 @ 12:50 pm - 2:00 pm

Join us in Room 145 for a panel with La Alianza students who will discuss their Pre-OCI/OCI process and firm selection. RSVP here.

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1:00 pm

ASP: Exam Workshop

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Do you have questions about law school exams? Professor DiGennaro will provide some tips, with plenty of time for questions. (You can also send questions in advance to ddigennaro@law.berkeley.edu.)  Food will be provided on a first-come first-served basis. Please RSVP to help us with our food order.

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[DAB] Doing Better: Defense Lawyering from the Perspective of Former Clients

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Back by popular demand! Join us to hear from another panel of former clients in their honest tellings of their experiences being represented by public defenders. This is a space to listen and learn how to better support clients in future careers in defense-side advocacy.  RSVP here: https://forms.gle/jdcKCJxhr6UG3MVm6

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IP Litigation in Article I and Article III Courts: A Talk With The Judges

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 1-2 PM | Room 100 RSVP NOW This panel will feature sitting judges on the Court of Federal Claims and the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, comparing and contrasting their courts, their procedures, and how they handle intellectual property cases. Lunch will be provided. Speakers: The […]

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2:10 pm

Weekly Study Hall for 1Ls

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 @ 2:10 pm - 3:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 2:10 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, repeating until Thursday, April 18, 2024

All 1Ls are invited to weekly study sessions ("labs") with three of our amazing fellows. This semester, there are two labs and both are open to all 1Ls: Tuesdays 2:10-3:00 in Room 113 with Ben, and Wednesdays 2:10-3:00 in Room 113 with Vanessa and Celeste. During the month of March, all labs will be study […]

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4:00 pm

Rutter Award Ceremony

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
295 Law Building – Warren Room, 2745 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, 94720 United States

The Rutter Award for Teaching Distinction honors law school professors who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to teaching. The annual award was established in 1995 by William A. Rutter – philanthropist, lawyer, educator, and author, who was a member of the legal profession for more than 50 years. Please join us to honor this year's […]

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5:00 pm

LLM End Of Year Mixer

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
LLM EOY Mixer

As our journey at Berkeley Law draws to a close and we stand on the brink of a new chapter in our lives, Intellectual Property Law Society (IPLS), Women in Tech Law (WiTL), and the Berkeley Technology Law Journal (BTLJ) are delighted to announce our LLM End of Year Mixer on April 10. Get ready for […]

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6:00 pm

[CDO] Meet the Employers Networking Reception

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Residence Inn Berkeley, 2121 Center St
Berkeley, CA 94704 United States
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This year's "Meet the Employers Networking Reception" will provide an opportunity for JD students to meet one-on-one and in-person with attorneys from 60 law firms that participate in our Summer Preview Program and Summer OCI.  The purpose of this event is for employers to introduce themselves to you, as well as for you to gather […]

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WOCC+ Monologues

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The event is priced on a sliding scale, with donation suggested. This year we are raising mutual aid funds for families in Gaza.
Monologues Event Poster stating: \\\"Title: Our Monologues. Presenting: \\\"Our Monologues\\\" by the Womxn of Color Collective, the annual showcase and fundraiser. Intertwining narratives of empowerment amplifying the voices of Berkeley Law\\\'s womxn of color through original and curated performance.

Please join us on April 10th to celebrate the talented members of the WOCC+ community at Berkeley Law! This annual event showcases the creativity of our membership through a night of poetry, music, dance, and monologue.    When: April 10th, reception at 6pm and show at 7pm. Where: Booth Auditorium Who: 13 talented women and […]

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