We leverage the power of business to address society’s most difficult challenges.
The Berkeley Center for Law and Business (BCLB) is dedicated to leveraging the power of business to help solve some of society’s most difficult challenges. We do this by convening business, government, civil society, and academia to create momentum and align priorities. We believe that business has a unique ability to scale solutions that are needed to create a more just and equitable society.
We aim to be the leading venue for conversations about sustainability, corporate governance, equity and inclusion, financial fraud, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, small business, and other important policy issues. If there is a debate about law and business, we want to lead the discussion.
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Message from the Dean
At Berkeley Law, we are committed to preparing the next generation of leaders who will shape business and society with integrity, creativity, and vision. The Berkeley Center for Law and Business (BCLB) plays a central role in that mission.
Through faculty scholarship, innovative student programming, and industry-leading convenings, BCLB has become a cornerstone of Berkeley Law’s work in business law. When important conversations arise at the intersection of law and business, BCLB is there to lead them—bringing together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students to address today’s most pressing challenges.
Our business law program stands out for the way it connects rigorous academic inquiry with real-world practice. With a strong focus on corporate purpose, values-based leadership, and long-term solutions, BCLB helps equip our students and the legal community not only to succeed in business, but also to lead in ways that advance the broader public good.
The Center’s work enriches our students, strengthens our community, and extends Berkeley Law’s impact as a law school committed to excellence and societal relevance. I am deeply proud of BCLB’s contributions and grateful for the vision it brings to our institution.
Sincerely,
Erwin Chemerinsky
Dean and Jesse H. Choper Distinguished Professor of Law
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
Business is at a Crossroads. Berkeley Law is Providing Direction.
“The world is facing a number of challenges, including climate change, social injustices, and a changing workforce. These challenges are complex and interconnected, and they will require a concerted effort from all sectors of society to address them.
Business has a unique role to play in meeting these challenges. With at-scale resources and talent, a focused business community can make a real difference.
The Berkeley Center for Law and Business is committed to providing direction and dialogue to leverage the power of business to create a more sustainable and equitable world.”
– Angeli Patel, Executive Director of the Berkeley Center for Law and Business
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