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CSLS Visiting Scholars Speaker Series: ”Balancing Law and Organizational Demands: The Role of Lawyers in Public Bureaucracies” & “Deporting Disability: Insights from Immigrant Defense Attorneys”
Philip Selznick Seminar Room 2240 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA, United StatesAyako Hirata Associate Professor of Law & Society, Graduate Schools for Law & Politics, University of Tokyo "Balancing Law and Organizational Demands: The Role of Lawyers in Public Bureaucracies" This presentation explores the pivotal role of government lawyers in shaping public policy and interpreting the law, with a particular focus on local government attorneys. […]
Implications of the 2024 Elections on Climate Change and Environmental Law and Policy
Online - ZoomJoin Professors Dan Farber and Sharon Jacobs in a discussion of the implications of the 2024 elections on climate change and environmental law and policy. We will examine the implications of the presidential and congressional elections and what they will mean for federal activities as well as those of the states. We will also discuss […]
25th Annual Berkeley-Stanford Advanced Patent Law Institute – Day 1
Stanford - Paul Brest Hall 555 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, CA, United StatesRegistration | Agenda Co-organized with Stanford Law School, the APLI presents a roster of judges, academics, litigators, patent prosecutors, and senior IP counsel from major corporations offering a results-oriented, in-depth look at the latest developments in patent law and practice. Registration information: General admission: $1195 Past attendee: $895 Past presenter/panelist: $750.00 Academics, Gov., nonprofits: $125.00 Students: […]
CSLS Visiting Scholars Speaker Series: “The Effects of Disbelieving Children’s Disclosures of Abuse in the Justice System” & “Toward a Comparative Study Between the U.S. and Europe”
Philip Selznick Seminar Room 2240 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA, United StatesCarrie Leonetti Associate Professor, University of Auckland School of Law "The Effects of Disbelieving Children's Disclosures of Abuse in the Justice System" In the California Family Code, the Legislature has declared that children have the right to be free from abuse in their homes and that courts making custody determinations should consider one parent’s […]
25th Annual Berkeley-Stanford Advanced Patent Law Institute – Day 2
Stanford - Paul Brest Hall 555 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, CA, United StatesEvent Website | Agenda Co-organized with Stanford Law School, the APLI presents a roster of judges, academics, litigators, patent prosecutors, and senior IP counsel from major corporations offering a results-oriented, in-depth look at the latest developments in patent law and practice. Registration information: General admission: $1195 Past attendee: $895 Past presenter/panelist: $750.00 Academics, Gov., nonprofits: $125.00 […]
Berkeley Boost | Conversations on Civil Justice: Post-Chevron Deference to Agency Interpretations of the Law: The Implications of Loper Bright
OnlineWhy is it now easier to challenge federal agency interpretations of the law? How have recent Supreme Court decisions changed the legal analysis for regulatory challenges? What are the implications for federal agencies and civil litigation? Please join us for a discussion of post-Chevron deference to agency interpretations of the law, and the implications of Loper Bright with Matt Wessler of […]
The Buzz w/BCLB: Is ESG-Linked Executive Pay Driving Real Change?
Virtual (Zoom)Are ESG-linked executive compensation plans making companies more sustainable—or just rewarding companies for doing the bare minimum? As companies rush to link C-suite pay to sustainability targets, new research raises critical questions about whether these metrics truly deliver long-term value or align with stakeholder priorities. Are these plans a step forward for sustainability or just […]
Syria Tomorrow: In Conversation With Syrian Opposition Negotiators
OnlineBetsy Popken, Executive Director of UC Berkeley’s Human Rights Center, will speak with Syrian opposition negotiators on the country’s road ahead after the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. Featured speakers: Hosam Hafez: Director, QCM Institute, Law, Politics and Society; former Syrian diplomat Noura Aljizawi: Senior Researcher at Citizen Lab, University of Toronto Munk School of Global Affairs and […]
BCLT Lunch Talk: Emerging Company and Venture Capital Practices (Tech and Life Sciences)
100 Law BuildingJoin BCLT for a dynamic lunch presentation from BCLT Executive Director, Wayne Stacy, and attorneys from Goodwin Procter, Orrick, and Morrison Foerster on January 14, 2025 from 1-2 PM in Room 100. This lunch will give you insight into emerging companies and venture capital practices within tech and life sciences. Lunch will be provided. Register […]
1L Career Paths in Emerging Company and Venture Capital Practices (Tech and Life Sciences)
Freehouse 2700 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesJoin BCLT on January 21, 2025 from 6-8 PM at Freehouse Berkeley (tentative) for a 1L mixer with several attorneys who specialize in emerging companies and venture capital practices within tech and life sciences. Registration is required to attend the event – register here! At this event, you will have a great opportunity to learn […]
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