BCLT’s conferences bring together law firm attorneys, in-house counsel, judges, academics and others to explore the latest in patent law, privacy, life sciences, AI and other rapidly developing areas of technology law. Panels at our annual symposia present the diverse perspectives of government officials, advocates and academics.
Most past events are still available for CLE credit on B-CLE.
28th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Spring Symposium: AI Governance at the Crossroads
Feb 27-28,
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Location: Residence Inn, Berkeley This symposium will begin with a half-day tutorial on Feb. 27 for those not yet acquainted with major initiatives such as the California legislature’s SB 1047. On Feb. 28, speakers will present a range of perspectives on these initiatives and others, considering various types of governance tools that regulators may deploy, and offering assessments of which are more and less likely to be effective in promoting artificial intelligence systems for the public good and ensuring safe and trustworthy development of such systems. |
2nd Annual BCLT Cybersecurity Lecture
March 6,
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Speaker: Nico Van Eijk, Prof. of Media and Telecommunications Law and Director of the Institute for Information Law (IViR), Faculty of Law, University of Amsterdam Maintaining a proper balance between the interests of national security and the protection of fundamental rights is essential. An improved system of checks and balances requires a more normative approach where greater operational flexibility is counterbalanced by real-time and binding oversight. Drawing upon years of oversight of two of the most capable continental intelligence agencies, Nico van Eijk explains the effort to find such an improved system. |
BCLT Privacy Law: Life Sciences
Spring 2025 |
Location: B-CLE This two-day, online format conference will explore key issues at the interface of life sciences technologies and privacy and cybersecurity legal regimes. |
10th Annual Berkeley Law Sports & Entertainment Conference
April 11,
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Location: Online/Virtual Bringing together leading executives, management professionals, attorneys, athletes, talent, and students to discuss leading topics in sports, entertainment, law, and business. |
3rd BCLT Advanced Life Sciences Institute
April 16-17,
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Location: Virtual/Online The rapid advancement in life sciences technologies has made keeping up with legal implications more important than ever. At this institute, you will learn from the experts about cutting-edge issues impacting your life sciences practice. |
Trade Secret Litigation & Protection Forum
June 10,
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Location: Online/Virtual Trade secret protection is among the fastest-growing areas of IP Law. Whether you are working with employee issues, collaborators, or competitors, trade secret protection and theft should always be top of mind. The processes for litigating trade secrets are nuanced and heavily jurisdiction-dependent. This forum brings together the nation’s leading experts to discuss these nuances and the trends in various jurisdictions. |
Certified Summer Institute of U.S. IP and Technology Law
July 7-27,
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Location: Online/Virtual This certified program is tailored for Asian corporate legal professionals and attorneys seeking a comprehensive understanding of the US IP and technology law. Taught by Berkeley Law faculty, retired judges, litigators, and in-house counsels from top technology companies, the curriculum offers in-depth insights into the U.S. legal system, legal practices, and dispute resolution methods. |
Recent Past Events
Most past events are still available for CLE credit for approximately 18 months after the event. Go to B-CLE to explore our catalog of courses.
Human Creativity, Generative AI, and Intellectual Property
Feb 5, 2025
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B-CLE Webcast What is the future of content creators in the age of AI? Will IP laws offer any protection, or will IP laws aid in the replacement of human content creators with their AI counterparts? Using a global perspective, this interesting program analyzes the future of AI content creation and AI-assisted content creation. Join us as we explore Dr. Chris Mammen’s research during his recent sabbatical. |
Baker McKenzie Webcast Series
Feb 4, 2025
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B-CLE Webcast Tech companies face significant cross-border tax issues due to stock based compensation. Employee mobility and significant use of international operations have escalated the urgency of addressing these tax issues sooner rather than later. Typical corporate events, including IPOs, M&A, and share buybacks, threaten tech companies with significant, unnecessary taxes without proper planning. This program addresses hot topics in SBC compensation. |
Technological Developments & Tools in the Criminal Legal System
Jan 23, 2025 |
Location: Online/Zoom |
Leigh Steinberg Series for the Protection of Student Athletes
Fall
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Recordings now available for viewing online! |
25th Annual Berkeley-Stanford Advanced Patent Law Institute
Dec 5-6,
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Location: Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA |
Baker McKenzie Webcast Series
Fall 2024 |
Recordings Available on B-CLE Session 2: Removing the Mask: Understanding and Regulating Deepfakes |
FCC Enforcement: The intersection of privacy, data protection, and national security
Dec. 3,
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Recording Available on B-CLE |
BCLT 1L Tech Law Recruiting Fair
Nov 13,
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Location: International House, Chevron Auditorium This annual signature recruiting fair provides a unique opportunity for Berkeley Law 1L students to meet and mingle with representatives from top law firms nationwide with a Bay Area presence. Because this program is linked to entry-level positions, it is reserved for 1L students considering a summer-associate position in either of their 1L or 2L summers. |
17th Annual BCLT Privacy Lecture: Data Privacy on Trial
Oct 31,
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UPC & Global Patent Litigation Forum
Oct 23,
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Location: Domenico Winery, San Carlos, CA |
Formal Sitting of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
October,
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Location: UC Berkeley School of Law (sittings will take place at various locations) |
6th Berkeley-Tsinghua Transnational IP Litigation Conference
Oct 3,
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Location: Faculty Club, UC Berkeley |
5th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium
Sept 27,
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B-CLE Webcast |
24th Annual Intellectual Property Scholars Conference (IPSC)
Aug 8-9,
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Location: Residence Inn, Downtown Berkeley |
Workplace Disruption – the changing job market responding to AI, automation and digitalisation
August 6,
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Available for viewing on B-CLE |
The Senate’s AI Roadmap—Where will it take us?
July 23,
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Available for viewing on B-CLE |
2nd BCLT Advanced Life Sciences Institute
May 21-22,
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Available for viewing on B-CLE |
AI and Evidence in Civil Litigation: An Introduction and Discussion of the Issues
April 12,
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Location: Goldberg Room, UC Berkeley School of Law |
9th Annual Berkeley Law Sports and Entertainment Conference
April 5,
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Location: Bancroft Hotel, Berkeley |
1st Annual Cyber Security Lecture: Fancy Bear Goes Phishing
April 4,
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Location: Bancroft Hotel, Berkeley BCLT’s first Cyber Cecurity signature lecture series presented by Scott Shapiro on “Fancy Bear Goes Phishing” where he will discuss how what makes is the internet so vulnerable, and how we can respond to related issues. |
Angela Zhang Book Talk | High Wire: How China Regulates Big Tech and Governs Its Economy
April 1,
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Location: 141 Law Building, Berkeley Law & Online (Zoom) |
A Conversation on AI Governance
March 22, 2024 |
Location: UC Berkeley |
2024 David E. Nelson Memorial Lecture & Spring Tech 1L Careers Fair
March 20,
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Location: University Club, California Memorial Stadium |
12th Annual BCLT Privacy Law Forum
March 7, 2024March 14, 2024March 15, 2024 |
Location (hybrid): Bancroft Hotel, Berkeley and streaming Location: Online/half-day Location: Online/half-day This multi-day, hybrid and online format conference brings together in-house counsel from leading tech companies, practicing lawyers, regulators, privacy advocates, and academics. |
Chinese IP Law and Practice: Frontier Lectures
March 5,
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Available for viewing on B-CLE In this lecture, Ms. Xiaoxia (Sarah) Zhang from King & Wood Mallesons introduces the recent progress of trade secret enforcement in China with exemplary cases and statistics. |
The Yuan Global Talks on Generative AI and Human Creativity
2024 Dates:
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Available for viewing on B-CLE |
Developments in the Patent Courts
Feb 20, 2024 |
Available for viewing on B-CLE UPC strategy depends on understanding the options and local preferences for evidence development. While it is theoretically one court, national preferences and national practices still weigh heavily on UPC evidence issues. This webcast explains the current options, preferences, and differences in key UPC jurisdictions. |
Developments in the Patent Courts
Feb 6, 2024 |
Available for viewing on B-CLE UPC strategy depends on understanding the options and local preferences for evidence development. While it is theoretically one court, national preferences and national practices still weigh heavily on UPC evidence issues. This webcast explains the current options, preferences, and differences in key UPC jurisdictions. |
Litigation Funding in the IP Space: What can we expect now?
Jan 23, 2024 |
Available for viewing on B-CLE The impact of litigation funding in the IP space continues to grow. As District Courts get more involved in identifying the sources of litigation funding and those actually controlling the litigation, interesting facts are coming to light. But not all litigation funding is the same. Jonathan Stroud from Unified Patents provides insight into some of the most prolific funders in the IP space. |
If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) to fully participate in an event, please contact Richard Fisk at rpfisk@berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7 business days in advance of the event.