Center for Law, Energy & the Environment
Events
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Breakfast and Conversation with the Honorable Jane Lubchenco
244 Law BuildingJoin us for a discussion with one of the foremost voices in marine and environmental science, presented by Berkeley Law's Center for Law, Energy & the Environment, Edley Center for Law and Democracy, and Human Rights Center. Breakfast refreshments will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Dr. Jane Lubchenco is a marine ecologist and […]
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Environmental Law Colloquium – Professor Hajin Kim
130 Law BuildingThe Environmental Law Colloquium welcomes University of Chicago Law Professor Hajin Kim for our last session of the semester. Professor Kim will present her project entitled Evaluating Sustainability Disclosures: Theory and Initial Evidence. Please email Professor Jacobs at sharon.jacobs@berkeley.edu if you would like a copy of the draft.
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State Climate Superfunds with Rachel Rothschild
110 Law BuildingJoin us for a talk with Professor Rachel Rothschild on state climate superfunds. At present, states and taxpayers shoulder the enormous costs of climate adaptation. However, state legislators have recently proposed enacting new laws, referred to as state climate superfunds, that would require the companies who have most profited from fossil fuel usage to assist […]
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Environment & Clean Energy Technology Certificate Ceremony
100 Law Building & SteinhartThe Center for Law, Energy & the Environment invites students, alumni, faculty, and the E&E law community to join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our J.D. and LL.M. graduates and award Certificates of Specialization in: Environmental Law Energy & Clean Technology Law The Ceremony will be from 10:00am-12:00pm in Room 100. The Reception […]
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Lunch & Learn: Working in Government Alumni Discussion Panel
105 Law BuildingJoin us for the first in a series of Lunch & Learns! Berkeley Law alumni will share their perspectives on working in government and the implications of recent changes in the law on government practice.
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E&E Student Welcome Mixer
International House 2299 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesBerkeley Law’s Center for Law, Energy, and the Environment (CLEE) invites new and returning law students to the Fall 2025 Environment and Energy Welcome Mixer. Join us for this informal happy hour to learn more about Berkeley Law’s environment and clean energy programming, faculty, and student groups.
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New Directions for Climate Accountability: The Inter-American Court’s Advisory Opinion
170 Law BuildingFeaturing Viviana Krsticevic, Executive Director of the Center for Justice and International Law and Nikki Reisch, Director of the Climate and Energy Program at the Center for International Environmental Law, in conversation with Prof. Laurel E. Fletcher. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from leading experts involved in the landmark Advisory Opinion 32/25 issued […]
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CLEE Lunch & Learn: The Impact of Recent Federal Policy Changes on Renewable Energy Development in California and How State Action Can Help
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP 405 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us for a discussion about renewable energy development in California, recent federal policy changes and what can be done at the state level to encourage development. Experts will explore how new legislative and regulatory changes affect the energy sector and how California can continue to advance its climate goals. The panel will cover topics […]
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CLEE Lunch & Learn: Changes in Environmental Review: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
105 Law BuildingChanges in Environmental Review: This panel discussion will delve into the significant changes impacting environmental review, particularly within the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Legal practitioners will share insights into how these evolving statutes affect their daily practice, explore the practical implications of CEQA's current changes, and understand the […]
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E&E Career Fair
Goldberg Room, 297 Law BuildingJoin us at the Berkeley Law Energy & Environmental Career Fair, hosted by the Center for Law, Energy, and the Environment. This event offers a valuable opportunity for energy and environmental law students to connect with attorneys from private practice, as well as professionals from the public sector and public interest organizations. Register here.
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A Convening on Science, Democracy, and the Environment: Developing a Community of Practice for Strategy and Action
International House 2299 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesRecent attacks on science and scientific integrity are attacks on democracy itself. Recent cuts to funding and government research entities, and disregard for evidence in decision-making are putting science’s role in a democracy at risk. Undermining science strips governments of the ability to anticipate disasters, protect communities, and address environmental challenges–now and in the future. […]
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Environment and Energy Law Lunch and Learn: Renewable Energy: Obstacles to Getting Energy Online
100 Law BuildingJoin the Center for Law, Energy, and the Environment for a discussion on legal and policy obstacles to getting energy online and how law and policy practitioners are addressing today’s challenges. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Register here.
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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