Mission Statement
We are excited to support the goals and mission of the law school by providing services that promote a work environment characterized by diversity and inclusion, fair treatment, open communication, personal accountability, trust and mutual respect. We are committed to meeting Berkeley Law’s needs by partnering with the central offices in People & Culture, Academic Personnel, and Berkeley Regional Services (BRS) to provide the highest level of responsive and confidential services, information, and expertise.
For employment verification services, please call (510) 664-9000 or fax (510) 664-9018. You may also obtain UC employment verification directly via UCPath.
For other employment questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.
Below is a listing of Berkeley Law Human Resources & Academic Personnel staff.
| Name | Title | Responsibilities | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marva de Marothy |
Director of Human Resources & Academic Personnel |
Staff and Academic Positions: General HR Inquiries, Compensation and Classification, Performance Management, Leaves of Absence, Employee and Labor Relations |
mdemarothy@law.berkeley.edu | 510-642-1155 |
| Yvette Garcia |
Senior HR Analyst |
Staff Job Classifications, Staff Recruitment, Compensation, Training and Coaching |
yvetteg@berkeley.edu | 510-642-1979 |
| VACANT | Academic HR Analyst | Senate faculty recruitment, appointment and onboarding, administrative support for the Faculty Appointments Committee, training of academic supervisors and managers | 510-643-9544 | |
| Liana Mukha (part-time) | Academic HR Analyst | Lecturers, Visiting Professors and other Instructional titles: Merits, Excellence Reviews, Leaves, Recruitment | lmukha@berkeley.edu | 510-643-3056 |
| Shamika Jones | Academic HR Analyst | Professors of Law, Clinical Professors of Law, Adjuncts and LSOE titles: Merits, Promotions, Recruitment, and Leaves | shamika.jones@law.berkeley.edu |
510-642-4793 |
| Kevin Kim | Academic HR Analyst |
Graduate Student Researcher (GSR) and Academic Student Employee (ASE) Positions: Graduate Student Instructor, Tutor, Reader Titles Research appointments: Specialist series, Academic Recruitment, Merits, Promotion |
kim_kevin721@berkeley.edu | 510-643-3506 |
| Khatera Ahrary | HR Analyst | Staff Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Benefits, Ergonomic Evaluations | khatera@berkeley.edu | 510-643-6127 |
| Angel Fong | Academic HR Analyst | Lecturers, Visiting Professors and other Instructional titles: Merits, Excellence Reviews, Leaves, Recruitment | angel.fong@berkeley.edu |
510-664-9264 |
| Julia Arno |
Director, ProS Region (BRS HR Business Partner) |
Staff Positions: General HR Inquiries, Compensation and Classification, Performance Management, Employee and Labor Relations, and Pay Issues; (Non-Academic) Student Assistants and Work-Study; Post-Docs | jmarno@berkeley.edu |
415 828-7460 |
| Denise Hancock | BRS HR Generalist | GSR, GSI, Tutors and Readers | dhancock@berkeley.edu | |
| Esha Bharati |
Talent Acquisition Management (Staff Recruitment) |
Recruiting Support for Contract, Limited, and Career Staff Appointments. Job Postings, Hiring Strategies, Affirmative Action Goals, Preparing and Issuing Offer Letters | eshabharati@berkeley.edu |
For more information, visit the UC Berkeley Human Resources website.
In The Know
UC Berkeley Staff now have access to Lynda.com to learn business, technology, and creative skills. With over 5,500 courses taught by subject matter experts – on your desktop, laptop, or phone – new skills are at your fingertips.
Featured Training
Managers & Supervisors
- UC People Management Certificate – combination of online and in-person courses
- Performance Review Foundations – Lynda.com
- Delivering Employee Feedback – Lynda.com
- Rewarding Employees – Lynda.com
- Having Difficult Conversations – Lynda.com
- Strategies for Communicating with Tact and Diplomacy – online course
- Conducting Performance Appraisals – online course
- Engaging and Developing Employees – online course
- Coaching for Performance and Development – online course
- ONLINE Supervisor Knowledge Assessment
All Staff
Log on to UC Learning Center and Lynda.com for a complete list of classes and to register.
- Goal Setting – online course
- Preparing For Your Review – Lynda.com
- Building Self-Confidence – Lynda.com
- Building Resilience – Lynda.com
- Enhancing Your Productivity – Lynda.com
- Improving Your Conflict Competence – Lynda.com
- Managing Your Email – online course
- Multicultural Education Program for Faculty & Staff
- Gender Equity Resource Center workshops
In partnership with Berkeley Regional Services, the Berkeley Law HR Team is working to make HR processes Easier, Better, and Faster.
Click here to visit the BRS web page and learn more about the services they offer.