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Dear Berkeley Law Students,
This week's offerings include talks on public interest, patent litigation strategy, and managing a top venture capital firm, plus an informal conversation with commissioners of the California Public Utilities Commission.
Don’t forget to RSVP for our Career Fair at Boalt next week on Tuesday, 2/16. You don’t want to miss this great event! This is the final week to submit your resume for inclusion in the BCLT resume book for BCLT sponsor law firms, a nd applications are still being accepted for the Law & Technology Certificate; it's easy to apply and most students qualify.
See below for more information on these opportunities and more.
If you have any questions about this week's content or items for inclusion in future newsletters, please email bclt@law.berkeley.edu
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The Challenge and the Opportunity of our Generation
Monday, February 08, 2016
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Room 170
Sean McDonald will join boalt.org to talk about what technology that furthers the public interest looks like. As a qualified attorney, Sean will discuss his experiences grappling with a failing global legal system and the need to provide professional grade tools for public interest professionals. As a social impact lawyer and social impact technologists he will further discuss the balances that need to be struck when dealing with issues of technology, data, information, intellectual property and public interest work.
This talk is open to everyone who has an interest or curiosity in social entrepreneurship, public interest, technology, information privacy, intellectual property or just the challenges and opportunities facing lawyers today.
For more information, go here>>
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BCLT/BTLJ Law & Tech Speaker Series: Irell & Manella LLP
“Multifront War: Winning Your Case in District Court,
the Patent Office, and Beyond”
Tuesday, February 09, 2016
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Boalt Hall, Room 105
Irell & Manella litigators Sandra Haberny ‘08 and Luke Burton will give a talk on patent litigation strategy four years after the America Invents Act. Patent litigation today often involves disputes pending in many places at once, including infringement cases before juries in district court, review proceedings before judges at the Patent Office, appellate proceedings at the Federal Circuit, and even parallel disputes in foreign countries. Strategies are changing with the changing law, and what it’s like to be a patent litigator is changing just as quickly.
Lunch is served for students staying through the entire presentation.
Sponsored by the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology (BCLT), the Berkeley Technology Law Journal (BTLJ), and the Patent Law Society (PLS).
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BCLBE Venture Capital Speaker Series: Paul Vronsky, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Boalt 132
As the top lawyer for a top venture capital firm, Paul Vronsky oversees some of Silicon Valley’s hottest transactions. Vronsky is the general counsel for Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB), one of Silicon Valley’s top venture capital firms with high-profile investments in companies such as Amazon, Genentech, and Google. As general counsel, Paul oversees legal matters for KCPB’s investments, fund operations, and regulatory compliance. Prior to joining KPCB, Paul was an attorney at Gunderson Dettmer. He joins us to discuss his career and the challenges of managing a high-profile venture capital firm.
For more information go here>>
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BERC@Boalt Presents: A Fireside Chat with Commissioners of the California Public Utilities Commission
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Boalt Hall, Warren Room (2nd Floor)
Join BERC@Boalt in welcoming the California Public Utilities Commissioners Peterman and Randolph to a "fireside chat" at the law school! This event will give students a unique opportunity to chat informally with appointed officials in a conversation moderated by Professor Steven Weissman of the Goldman School of Public Policy. Come hear from these two incredible women and learn about their work regulating electric, gas, water, telecommunication and transportation utilities in the State of California.
Reception starts at 6:30 PM, program at 7:00 PM. Arrive early for refreshments provided by the Berkeley Center for Law and Technology.
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BCLT/BTLJ Law & Tech Speaker Series: Fenwick & West LLP
Thursday, February 11, 2016
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Boalt Hall, Room 105
The BCLT/BTLJ Law & Tech Speaker Series features local practitioners, bringing real world experience and practical legal knowledge to Berkeley Law students.
Lunch is served for students staying through the entire presentation.
Co-sponsored by the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology and the Berkeley Technology Law Journal.
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2016 BCLT Annual Spring Career Fair
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Boalt Hall, Steinhart Courtyard (2nd Floor)
The Berkeley Center for Law & Technology (BCLT) is excited to host its 2016 Annual Spring Career Fair. Whether you're interested in applying to work with one of BCLT’s law firm sponsors or you want to make some great contacts and learn more about technology law, you do not want to miss this event. Students will receive a ticket to redeem a free Top Dog during the career fair after visiting a firm table.
Students, please bring copies of your resume.
This event is open to current Berkeley Law students and BCLT law firm sponsors. LLMs are welcome to attend but please recognize that BCLT law firm sponsors hire very few LLMs who do not have a U.S. JD.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 10, online »
Sponsored by the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology (BCLT), Berkeley Technology Law Journal (BTLJ), and the Berkeley Center for Law, Business & the Economy (BCLBE).
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Knobbe Martens Dinner Reception
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
2700 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Knobbe Martens cordially invites 1L, 2L and 3L Law Students with technical degrees or a demonstrated interest in trademark prosecution to join us for a dinner reception.
Meet with lawyers from one of the country's most prominent intellectual property law firms to learn more about our practice, our people, and why we offer an opportunity second to none to build a rewarding career in IP law.
Please RSVP to Candice Lee with a resume by February 12, 2016.
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Baker Botts 1L Reception
Thursday, February 18, 2016
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
International House, The Home Room
2299 Piedmont Avenue
Berkeley, California 94720
Please join Baker Botts on Thursday, February 18th for a drink and light bites at International House located on UC Berkeley campus. Lawyers will be available to answer questions and discuss working at Baker Botts.
Attire is business casual.
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Corporate Data and Human Rights: A Panel on Corporate Transparency and Accountability Around Internet Surveillance and Censorship
February 18, 2016
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
820 Burrows Hall, UC Berkeley
What obligations do Internet companies have to resist government demands to monitor and censor online behavior? How can companies be more transparent and accountable in how they respond to such demands? What tools can advocates use to confront government abuses and promote corporate accountability?
Experts on Internet free expression and privacy, including BCLT Executive Director Jim Dempsey, will address these issues.
Co-sponsored by the UC Berkeley Human Rights Program, Social Science Matrix, the Center for Technology, Society & Policy at the UC Berkeley School of Information, and BCLT.
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2016 Outlook on Privacy & Data Security: Walking the Line Between High Tech and High Risk
Thursday, February 18, 2016
3:30 - 5:30 PM PT
Bloomberg LP
Pier 3 Embarcadero, Suite 101
San Francisco, CA 94111
Get expert perspectives on how privacy and data security initiatives and threats will impact the high tech sector with this complimentary, CLE-eligible event.
Reception to follow.
For more information and to register go here>>
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LAW AND TECH OPPORTUNITIES
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Resume Books: Collecting Resumes from Boalt Students- 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls and LLMs
Every year, BCLT compiles resumes for 1L and 2L students who are looking for a summer job, and 3Ls who are looking for employment after graduation. We compile these resumes into separate books for 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls and send them to BCLT sponsor law firms. This is another way to get your resume in front of prospective employers. This year, we will also compile LLM resumes. NOTE: please recognize that BCLT sponsor firms hire very few LLMs who do not have a U.S. JD.
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Internship--Harvard Berkman Center for Internet & Society
The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University is now accepting applications for summer 2016! They are looking forward to engaging a diverse group of students who are interested in studying -- and changing the world through -- the Internet and new technologies; who are driven, funny, and kind; and who would like to join their amazing community in Cambridge this summer for 10 weeks of shared research and exchange.
Application deadline for all students for summer 2016 is Friday, February 12, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
For more information go here>>
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b-Line Posting: Legal Intern- Privacy and Law Enforcement Compliance Team at Apple.
This is a summer position open to 1L and 2L students, and the closing date is Feb. 12, 2016. The job id# is 20429.
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Law & Technology Certificate Program
Deadline to apply: April 1, 2016, if students wish to be noted in the graduation program as having received the certificate.
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Counsel Intern- Facebook
Facebook was built to help people connect and share, and over the last decade our tools have played a critical part in changing how people around the world communicate with one another. With over a billion people using the service and more than fifty offices around the globe, a career at Facebook offers countless ways to make an impact in a fast growing organization.
Want to spend your summer working in the legal department of a dynamic, fast-moving, innovative company? Facebook is seeking three talented law students to spend the summer helping out our legal department. The summer 2016 internship will be based out of headquarters in Menlo Park.
Responsibilities:
The structure and the assigned projects will depend on the department’s needs at the time. The work may be in one or more of the following areas:
• Corporate
• Commercial
• Product
• Privacy
• Regulatory
• Litigation
• Employment
Requirements:
• Current first-year law student at a nationally-accredited law school
• Strong academic records
• Exercises sound judgment and high standards of professionalism
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong working relationships inside and outside Facebook
• Self-motivated, creative, resourceful, detail-oriented, highly organized
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Prior experience working in a high-growth or startup technology company a plus
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2016 1L Summer Associate IP Litigation Position- White and Case, Silicon Valley
The Summer Associate Program at White & Case provides real client work and practice-oriented skills training. You will be part of a dynamic team where you can expect to make a difference. Our Summer Associate Program prioritizes learning through substantive hands-on work while offering ample opportunities to socialize and network with your peers and mentors. The lawyers in our Silicon Valley office work on matters involving cutting-edge technology ranging from mobile technology to on-line retail to the Internet of things and the systems that make it all possible. As a summer associate, you will have the chance to assist case teams on high-stakes litigation matters (including international litigations) for respected industry leaders and well-established multinational companies.
Qualifications & Requirements
We are seeking first-year law students with a strong interest in IP Litigation who have demonstrated high levels of academic achievement in their undergraduate and legal education. A technical undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering is required, and previous professional experience is strongly preferred. How to Apply Please send the required application materials listed below to the following contacts: Executive Office Partner, Bijal Vakil at bvakil@whitecase.com and Administrative Coordinator, Amrit Dhadli at amrit.dhadli@whitecase.com
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Your current resume
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A cover letter
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Copies of your undergraduate/graduate/law school transcripts.
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Mozilla Summer Internship
The legal department at Mozilla is looking for interns to join them for the summer, at their headquarters in Mountain View.
To apply go here>>
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Summer and Semester Internships at the FCC's Enforcement Bureau
This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in privacy and data security, consumer protection, telecommunications, and technology law generally.
Interviews are being held in February and March.
Go here for more information>>
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Center for Democracy and Technology Hiring 3 Fellows
The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) is hiring three legal fellows, for two year terms, to start this fall at the D.C. headquarters. CDT is hiring a fellow for each of the three main civil liberties teams: Security & Surveillance, Free Expression, and Privacy & Data (the Plesser), It's a great launching pad for a career in technology law and policy
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