Tell Me Anything: Effective Communication Across Differences (ECAD) 2025 for Berkeley Law Students

Meaningful dialogue with people with whom we disagree is challenging. The ability to communicate productively across differences can transform your law school experience and more. Thanks to a grant from the Chancellor’s office, in early 2025 BJI will be able to offer its first in-person Berkeley Law only version of the very successful Effective Communication Across Differences (“ECAD”) program, a hands-on small group program, designed for students across a broad spectrum of viewpoints, that will help you hone your skills in engaging in meaningful and respectful conversations.

Join a discussion with Berkeley Judicial Institute’s Robyn Lipsky and Denise Neary if you are:

• a Berkeley law student. We’d love to know what you’d like to see included for the in-person program to help you navigate difficult conversations productively.
• an ECAD graduate. Tell us what worked best and what was less effective
• Berkeley faculty/administrators.  What would support you and/or your students in respectfully navigating differences? 
• an interested observer. Tell us times when your own needle has moved on effective communication strategies…something you’ve seen, read, heard.

We welcome your ideas!