Kadish Workshop in Law, Philosophy, and Political Theory: Hanoch Dagan, Berkeley Law & Michael Heller, Columbia Law School
170 Law BuildingFreedom of Contract Abstract Freedom of Contract justifies enforcement of contract law through its role in enhancing individual autonomy defined as self-determination. The book addresses the big questions of contract theory, answers longstanding doctrinal debates in contract law and points the way to justified reforms. Part 1 of the book – Liberal Contract Theory – is included here. It […]
Berkeley Law, Economics, and Social Science Workshop with Daniel Ho
Philip Selznick Seminar Room 2240 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA, United StatesJoin us for an engaging interdisciplinary workshop where faculty and students explore cutting-edge research at the intersection of law, economics, and social sciences. This event is open to the academic community and will feature insights from leading experts. Date: Friday, 2/7 | Time: 12:10 – 2:10 PM Location: Selznick Seminar Room (JSP Building, 2240 Piedmont Avenue) First […]
California’s Evolution in Mental Health Diversion and Criminal Law Reform
132 Law BuildingJoin leading legal experts for an examination of California's groundbreaking mental health reforms in criminal justice. The discussion will explore recent transformative changes including Mental Health Diversion (PC 1001.36), 2025 competency law reforms (SB 1323), and their impact on court procedures and civil commitments. Learn how these reforms are reshaping the intersection of mental health […]
Free Coffee and Tea for Students
224 Law Building Law Building, Berkeley, CAHappy Monday, BAIRS*! (*Berkeley Alumni In Residence). Berkeley Law students are welcome to have a free cup of coffee or tea, courtesy of the Alumni Engagement team and the Berkeley Law Alumni Association, in front of Room 224 (opposite the Main Reading Room) on Mondays between 7:45am and 10:00am.
CSLS Speaker Series: “The Voucher Lottery: America’s Housing Crisis and the Politics of Scarcity”
Philip Selznick Seminar Room 2240 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA, United StatesFeaturing Brian McCabe, Provost’s Distinguished Associate Professor of Sociology, Research Director of the Center for Social Justice, Georgetown University Abstract: Rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program is scarce. Congress funds this program with annual appropriations, but each year, it fails to provide enough resources to meet the housing needs of every income-eligible household. […]
New Horizons in Jerusalem Studies: An Integrative Framework for the Analysis of the Development of Modern Jerusalem
297 Goldberg Room 225 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesThis lecture presents new research that offers an integrative framework for analyzing Jerusalem’s modern development from the late Ottoman period to the present. The project utilizes a newly compiled database of largely untapped archival sources to challenge traditional dichotomies such as East/West, tradition/modernism, and Arab/Jewish. It aims to propose a unified, broad temporal framework that […]
Mindful Monday
Morrison Foerster Room, 298 SimonMindful Monday is a space for anyone in the law school community who is interested and open-minded about the benefits mindfulness can bring. These can include an improved ability to cope with stress, faster and more complete recovery from stressful events, reduced emotional reactivity, and increased self-acceptance. Light snacks provided. Feel free to drop in […]
Let Kids Read! Fighting Book Bans with Dan Novack
110 Law BuildingPlease join Mass Media at Berkeley Law and the Henderson Center for Social Justice for a conversation with Dan Novack — Vice President, Associate General Counsel of Penguin Random House — regarding his experience suing states that enact book bans. In addition to pushing for students' freedom to read, Novack's commitment to uncovering truth and ensuring our First […]
The Trump Administration and the Law: Immigration
105 Law BuildingBerkeley Law Professors Leti Volpp and David Hausman will discuss what the Trump administration is doing in immigration law and what challenges are being brought to these actions.
Women in Tech Law (WiTL) – Valentine’s Study Hall
100 Law BuildingJoin WiTL to a Valentine's Study Hall next Monday, February 10, in Room 100 from 1 to 2 p.m. There will be snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, and heart-shaped wood painting! You are welcome to stop by anytime in the event window and stay for as long as you need or can (you don't need to be […]
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