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Ending Indeterminate Solitary Confinement in California: A New Model of Prisoner Litigation and the Abolitionist Law Center in Pennsylvania
134 Law BuildingPlease join us and Professor Lobel to discuss the Abolitionist Law Center and how it has been at the forefront of litigation challenging solitary confinement in Pennsylvania, successfully advocating for policy changes that have significantly reduced the state's use of isolation and secured individual relief for numerous incarcerated people subjected to prolonged solitary confinement. Please […]
“The Spirit of Oligarchy in American Agriculture” with Prof. Etienne Toussaint
145 Law BuildingJoin Etienne C. Toussaint, award-winning law professor and expert in critical legal theory, for an in-depth discussion on the historical and contemporary challenges faced by Black farmers in the United States. Drawing from his extensive scholarship on food insecurity, environmental injustice, and the intersection of race and law, Professor Toussaint will examine the historical marginalization […]
Navigating Your Legal Career: Boutique vs. General Practice Law Firms
297 Goldberg Room 225 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesRegistration Join us for an insightful event designed to help law students understand the key differences between high-end boutiques and general practice law firms. This event will provide you with valuable knowledge to make informed decisions about your legal career path and summer associate positions. Whether you're drawn to the specialized expertise of a boutique […]
Private Law Theory Meets Civil Procedure Colloquium
TBDCivil procedure has long been considered an adjunct to the substantive law – in the words of Charles E. Clark, former Yale Law School dean, Second Circuit judge, and primary drafter of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the “handmaid to justice.” In Clark’s view – along with other prominent contemporaries like Karl Llewellyn and […]
Kadish Workshop in Law, Philosophy, and Political Theory: Anna Stilz, University of California, Berkeley
170 Law BuildingLenin's Theory of Self-Determination Abstract In the Marxist tradition, V. I. Lenin is associated with the thesis that all nations have the right to self-determination. Although self-determination had earlier philosophical antecedents, Lenin was the first to advocate the principle to the international community, and—alongside Woodrow Wilson—it is partly owing to his efforts that the idea […]
The Role of Prosecutors in Protecting Reproductive Rights
297 Goldberg Room 225 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesDistrict Attorneys Sherry Boston and Laura Conover will discuss how prosecutors play a vital role in safeguarding reproductive healthcare access through their discretionary powers and policy decisions. The DAs will highlight their unique position to shape prosecutorial priorities, protect the rights of medical providers and patients, and ensure their offices remain focused on public safety […]
Environmental Law Colloquium – Mark Nevitt
130 Law BuildingOn Tuesday, February 18th the Environmental Law Colloquium will feature Emory School of Law Professor Mark Nevitt who will present his paper entitled 'When Climate Change Forces Flight: Legal Duties in the Age of Retreat.'
1L Career Paths in Computer Law (AI, video games, technology exports, etc.)
Freehouse 2700 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesJoin BCLT on February 18, 2025 from 6-8 PM at Freehouse Berkeley for a 1L mixer with dozens of attorneys who specialize in computer law. Firms are organized in different ways. Some might have specific groups and others may have attorneys that work in broad technology areas. Generally, these attorneys work in broad technology areas […]
BCLB Leadership Lunch Talk: A Crash Course in Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions with Kirkland & Ellis
Law Building, Room 132Please join the Berkeley Center for Law and Business for a leadership lunch talk with Benjamin Clinger, Partner from Kirkland & Ellis to discuss Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions. Following the discussion, a Q&A will be hosted by the Berkeley Business Law Journal. The Leadership Lunch Series is reserved for current law students, faculty […]
The Future of Crypto Policy: Fireside Chat with Hermine Wong
110 Law BuildingJoin us for an insightful fireside chat with Hermine Wong as we explore the evolving landscape of crypto policy and its implications for the future. With crypto playing a pivotal role in the recent election, from major campaign contributions to policy promises by the new administration, we will examine how these factors have shaped regulatory […]
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