Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice

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Please join Justice Leondra Kruger in conversation with Justice David Tatel about his new book, Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice. Lunch will be provided.  For questions and accommodation requests, please contact Jenny Boyden (jboyden@law.berkeley.edu or 510-664-4959). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appointed by President Bill Clinton, Judge David Tatel served on the United States Court of Appeals […]

California’s Evolution in Mental Health Diversion and Criminal Law Reform

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Join 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 […]

Queer Caucus General Body Meeting

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Join us for lunch and connection at the Queer Caucus General Body Meeting! Come together with fellow members of the Queer Caucus community for an engaging and inclusive general body meeting. This is your opportunity to meet new faces, connect with old friends, and discuss the initiatives, events, and goals we’re working on for this […]

[[CANCELED]] [CDO] Fireside Chat with Judge Veronica Rossman (10th Cir.)

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**Judge Rossman is no longer able to join for this event.** Join Judge Veronica Rossman (10th Cir.), one of the McBaine Honors Moot Court final round judges, for a discussion on clerking and pathways to the bench.  If you have questions, or would like to submit questions for Judge Rossman, e-mail Anna Han in the […]

ASP: Learning from Past Exams Workshop

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What can you learn from last semester’s exams? Professor Hernandez will provide some ideas about how to assess and learn from past exams, with plenty of time for questions. Lunch will be served on a first-come first-served basis.

1L Workshop: Transitioning to Second Semester: Strategies for Success

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Around this time, we find that many of you are wondering what to make of your first semester grades, considering new study approaches, and thinking about summer job applications. If this sounds like you, or if you are just struggling to muster the energy to tackle another semester, we hope you will join us for […]

DOJ and the White House: Defending Presidential Priorities

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Join Chad Readler, Judge of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and former Acting United States Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division for a talk on the Justice Department and White House. Hosted by the Berkeley Law Federalist Society. Lunch will be provided.

ASP: Somatic Practices for Stress Management and Focus

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Managing stress can feel like a full-time job. Somatic practices, or practices relating to the body, focus on awareness of our present-moment senses and sensations in our bodies and can provide immediate benefits for stress management and focus. During this session, Liza Schlosser-Olroyd will guide participants through a series of somatic exercises designed to help […]

Energy Law Practitioner Panel

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Please join Clean Energy Leaders in Law (CELL) and the Berkeley Energy Resource Collaborative (BERC) on Wednesday, November 20 for a panel with various energy law practitioners! RSVP HERE When: Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 6-7pm. (Followed by a happy hour at Freehouse, which will include networking and complimentary appetizers and drinks, provided by Kaplan, Kirsch & […]

[LSAD] Lunch and Learn with Holland & Knight

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Join LSAD for a Lunch & Learn with Holland & Knight! RSVP Here. LSAD is excited to host attorneys from Holland & Knight for an informal lunch & learn. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with legal professionals, demystify the pre-recruiting and on-campus interview process, and gain insights into the Big Law experience. The […]

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