Join us for a virtual fireside chat with Jeremiah Gordon, General Counsel at Capital G. We’re thrilled to introduce Beyond the Handshake— a new conversation series built on a simple belief: in a world that moves at deal speed, the relationships we build matter most. Hosted by BCLB Board Member Ross Weiner, this series creates […]
California residential electricity rates increased significantly over the past decade. Average residential rates for the three large investor-owned utilities (IOUs) increased approximately 8 to 10% annually, far outpacing the annual rate of inflation of roughly 3.5% over the same time period. The rising cost of electricity poses a barrier to electrifying buildings and transportation, both […]
Updated Information for the 2026 Public Interest and Pro Bono Graduation Hello graduates, families, and friends, As you know, in light of the AFSCME strike and picket lines, the Henderson Center has made the difficult decision to move the location of our Social Justice and Public Interest Graduation. Instead of the Pauley Ballroom, the event […]
The Berkeley Law community is warmly invited to celebrate the outstanding JD, LLM and JSD students who have earned the 2026 International Law Certificate. The Award Ceremony features a welcome by Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, student remarks, and International and Comparative Law Faculty bestowing Certificates on the honorees, followed by a festive reception. Thursday, May 14, […]
Join BCLT in celebrating the graduating Class of 2026 J.D. and LL.M. students who have successfully earned their Law & Technology Certificates! There will be a reception from 4:30 – 5:30 PM in Steinhart Courtyard to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026. Congratulations Graduates! 🎉 This event is open to UC Berkeley Law […]
The United States Supreme Court is currently considering cases in which corporations are arguing that federal laws should take precedence over or “preempt” state and local laws. Why is federal preemption an increasingly high profile legal and political issue? How do federal preemption debates intersect with regulatory policies? What can we expect from the pending […]
Who owns culture? Who creates it? And who decides? Museums face unprecedented political pressure. Indigenous communities continue reclaiming sacred objects from institutional collections. The art market confronts mounting demands for transparency. And as AI reshapes creativity, we find ourselves asking what authorship itself will mean. This symposium brings together artists, scholars, curators, and legal practitioners […]
A culminating webinar showcasing long-form civic essays written by incarcerated youth at the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center. Over the past several months, youth at the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center have developed long-form essays exploring the juvenile justice system, their personal experiences, and their own definitions of incarceration and abolition. Through a collaboration between […]
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. | B-CLE Webcast Register here | Legal Analysis | Resources | Speaker Bio(s) & Contact Info | Add to Calendar 0.50 General CLE & CPE Credit Offered The legal landscape around emerging technology is moving faster than ever — and staying ahead of it is no longer optional. […]
For Part Three of CLEE’s Future of Oil and Gas Webinar Series, we discuss the questions: How the oil industry is decarbonizing, and what more can they do? Is there a California model for responsibly-produced energy supply? We look forward to being joined by: Chris Gould, Chief Sustainability Officer, California Resources Corporation Deborah Gordon, Senior […]
On Tuesday, July 21, at 10:00am pacific, CLJC’s staff attorney, Rio Scharf, will be speaking on a panel hosted by The Marshall Project about the dangers of extreme heat in prisons, jails, and ICE detention centers. Rio will be speaking about CLJC's investigation into extreme heat in California county jails and the Center's broader […]
Join CLJC in conversation with JusticeText founder Devshi Mehrotra. Learn how 100+ public defender agencies are using JusticeText to analyze digital evidence faster with Al. When: July 24th, 2026 12:00-1:00pm (PT) Register for webinar
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