Berkeley Center for Law and Business
Events
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BCLB Transactional Law Skills Workshop: The Art of the Deal – Practical Approaches to Negotiation with Morrison Foerster
Join the Berkeley Center for Law and Business and Berkeley Business Law Journal for a transactional law skills workshop and Q&A about negations with Partner Jim Ryan and Associate Katie Suzuki (Berkeley JD '18) from Morrison Foerster. The Transactional Skills Workshop Series is most beneficial for 1Ls and is reserved for current law students, faculty […]
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BCLB Leadership Lunch Talk: How AI is Changing Legal Practice
Join the Berkeley Center for Law and Business and Berkeley Business Law Journal for a fireside chat and Q&A session with Jasmine Singh, General Counsel at Ironclad. The Leadership Lunch Series is reserved for current law students, faculty and staff. Registration is highly recommended. Lunch provided on a first-come, first-serve basis to students who register […]
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Berkeley Art, Law, and Finance Project: Trademark Parody After Jack Daniel’s.
110 Law BuildingWhat are the limits of freedom of expression, parody and critique in the branded world we live in today? Join Partners Amy Parigi and Ryan Bricker from Verso Law, who filed an influential amicus brief in the Supreme Court's Jack Daniel's v. VIP Products case, for a discussion on the boundaries between trademark protection and artistic […]
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BCLB Leadership Lunch Talk: Building a Safe and Ethical AI Future
Join the Berkeley Center for Law and Business and Berkeley Business Law Journal for a fireside chat and Q&A session with Felecia Webb, Chief Strategy Officer, Philanthropy and Partnerships at Partnership on AI. The Leadership Lunch Series is reserved for current law students, faculty and staff. Registration is highly recommended. Lunch provided on a first-come, […]
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BCLB Fall Forum Pre-Event Series: Charting the Course for Crypto & Digital Asset Regulation
Virtual (Zoom)Virtual EventAs cryptocurrency integrates deeper into mainstream finance—from payroll systems to institutional portfolios—regulatory clarity becomes critical. We'll explore stablecoin regulations, DeFi protocol compliance, tax implications, and upcoming regulatory milestones. Essential insights for compliance professionals, legal counsel, and business leaders navigating the evolving digital asset landscape.
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BCLB Fall Forum Pre-Event Series: Texas Corporate Law, Jurisdictional Shifts, and the Investor Perspective
Virtual (Zoom)Virtual EventTexas challenges Delaware's corporate law supremacy with its new stock exchange, enhanced business court system, and competitive incorporation framework. This webinar analyzes early adoption patterns, comparing Texas's business-friendly approach to Delaware's established precedents. We'll examine investor reactions, litigation differences, and practical considerations for companies contemplating jurisdictional changes. Key insights for corporate counsel, executives, and investors […]
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BCLB Fall Forum Pre-Event Series: The Retail Investor Priorities in 2026
Virtual (Zoom)Virtual EventFacing potential tariffs, persistent inflation, and economic uncertainty, retail investors need strategic guidance for 2026. This session explores how companies are tracking retail investor priorities during recessionary periods and how the landscape is evolving.
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BCLB Fall Forum Pre-Event Series: Innovative Exit Strategies in Private Equity in 2026
Virtual (Zoom)Private equity faces unprecedented challenges with stagnant deal flow, limited liquidity, and intensifying competition. This webinar examines creative exit mechanisms beyond traditional IPOs and strategic sales, including continuation funds, secondary transactions, and dividend recapitalizations. We'll analyze market dynamics, timing strategies, and potential pitfalls. Critical insights for PE professionals, portfolio company executives, and institutional investors navigating […]
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BCLB Leadership Lunch Talk: Scaling Trust and Safety at Taskrabbit
Join the Berkeley Center for Law and Business and Berkeley Business Law Journal for a fireside chat and Q&A session with Ben Edelhart, General Counsel at Taskrabbit. The Leadership Lunch Series is reserved for current law students, faculty and staff. Registration is highly recommended. Lunch provided on a first-come, first-serve basis to students who register […]
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BCLB Fall Forum Pre-Event Series: When Government Becomes a Shareholder
Virtual (Zoom)Virtual EventIntel's government bailout represents a shift from traditional bankruptcy-private equity rescue models to direct state intervention. This session examines the implications of government equity participation, analyzing governance structures, strategic decision-making impacts, and long-term consequences for market dynamics. We'll explore whether this model offers sustainable corporate rescue solutions and its broader implications for capitalism and competition […]
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BCLB Skills Workshop: Document Hygiene and Legal Risk with Axinn
Join the Berkeley Center for Law and Business and Berkeley Business Law Journal for a transactional law workshop on how to instruct a client on document hygiene and the impact bad documents may have on a deal, with Axinn Associates Isabella Solórzano and Neelesh Moorthy. The Transactional Skills Workshop Series is most beneficial for 1Ls […]
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BCLB Fall Forum Pre-Event Series: Navigating Litigation Risk Across Incorporation Jurisdictions
Virtual (Zoom)Virtual EventThe "DExit" trend from Delaware incorporation creates complex litigation risk considerations across multiple jurisdictions. This webinar compares litigation environments, judicial expertise, case law predictability, and procedural differences between Delaware, Texas, Nevada, and other emerging incorporation states. We'll examine strategic considerations for managing cross-jurisdictional disputes, forum selection strategies, and practical risk mitigation approaches for corporate legal […]
These events are open only to UC Berkeley Law students, faculty, and staff, unless otherwise noted.
Events are wheelchair accessible. For disability-related accommodations, contact the organizer of the event. Advance notice is kindly requested.
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