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Virtual/Zoom 60 minutes Join Berkeley Judicial Institute and Berkeley Law bankruptcy guru Professor Abbye Atkinson as we talk to University of North Carolina School of Law's Professor Melissa Jacoby about her book, UNJUST DEBTS. From the publisher's page: UNJUST DEBTS: How Our Bankruptcy System Makes America More Unequal A groundbreaking look at the hidden role of bankruptcy in perpetuating inequality in America, from an expert in the field Bankruptcy is the busiest federal court in America. In theory, bankruptcy in…

Session 2: Reginald Rose | Twelve Angry Men Virtual/Zoom Berkeley Judicial Institute's virtual law and literature series is smart, engaging, and fun; consider joining us as we introduce our virtual 2024-25 law and literature series. Join for one session or for all six! Using great works as text, these programs provide participants the opportunity to reflect on how literature provides insight into contemporary issues. All are welcome to register to participate; we ask those participating to be cameras-on to discuss the readings…

Session 3: (1) Isabelle Allende | The Judge’s Wife & (2) Zora Neale Hurston| The Conscience of the Court Virtual/Zoom Berkeley Judicial Institute's virtual law and literature series is smart, engaging, and fun; consider joining us as we introduce our virtual 2024-25 law and literature series. Join for one session or for all six! Using great works as text, these programs provide participants the opportunity to reflect on how literature provides insight into contemporary issues. All are welcome to register to…

Session 4: Ian McEwan | The Children Act Virtual/Zoom Berkeley Judicial Institute's virtual law and literature series is smart, engaging, and fun; consider joining us as we introduce our virtual 2024-25 law and literature series. Join for one session or for all six! Using great works as text, these programs provide participants the opportunity to reflect on how literature provides insight into contemporary issues. All are welcome to register to participate; we ask those participating to be cameras-on to discuss the readings…

Session 5: Walter Van Tilburg Clark | The Ox-Bow Incident Virtual/Zoom Berkeley Judicial Institute's virtual law and literature series is smart, engaging, and fun; consider joining us as we introduce our virtual 2024-25 law and literature series. Join for one session or for all six! Using great works as text, these programs provide participants the opportunity to reflect on how literature provides insight into contemporary issues. All are welcome to register to participate; we ask those participating to be cameras-on to discuss…