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Inter Alia | Alumni Newsletter | May 2023

BLAST Atlanta students Shahmeer Ahmad ’25, co-leader Ariane Walter ’24, Lorena Ortega-Guerrero ’25, Ella Maiden LL.M. ’23, Tayyaba Riaz ’25, Anya Mansoor ’25, Gaurav Lalsinghani ’25, Dominick Williams ’25, and Kendrick Peterson ’24 (front) at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights during their trip.

Spring Break Alternative Service Trips Build Skills, Cement Student Bonds

Part of the Pro Bono Program, Berkeley Law Alternative Service Trips (BLAST) give students a prime chance to get out of the classroom and gain hands-on legal experience all over the country. Intensity is a hallmark of the trips — both at work and at play. Read more>>

Excessive Police Use of Force: Experts Push for Legal Solutions Focused on Training and Culture

A Berkeley Law symposium highlights barriers to officer accountability and victims’ access to the courts, including police department culture and dubious causes of death given by medical examiners. Read more>>

Valued Voices Across the Legal Landscape: A Banner School Year for Berkeley Law’s Faculty

From high-level national and state appointments to major honors demonstrating far-reaching legal expertise, our educators were recognized for their outstanding leadership, research, and analysis. Read more>>

Satisfying Sampler Platter Offers Some Tasty Synergies for 3L Nathaniel Whitthorne

From co-leading our business law journal and Catholic affinity group to helping renters secure key housing rights, Whitthorne has made the most of his Berkeley Law experience. Read more>>

Inspiring, Insightful Symposium Confronts Legal Challenges Facing Military Veterans

Presented by Military Veterans at Berkeley Law, the event raised awareness of concerning issues and bolstered connections between veteran students and alumni and their supporters. Read more>>

Berkeley Law Silicon Valley Alumni Chapter: Urban Debate League Event 

Saturday, May 20, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PT. Tomorrow! The Berkeley Law Silicon Valley alumni chapter, the Silicon Valley Urban Debate League (SVUDL) and SVUDL board member Prof. Mark Lemley '91 invite you to participate in a morning of coaching and training low-income high school students as they prepare for their upcoming moot court competition. Register here>>

Happy Hour in Luxembourg

Saturday, May 27, 7:00 - 9:00 pm CEST. Please join Berkeley Law Lecturer Rose Carmen Goldberg and fellow Berkeley Law alumni at an informal happy hour at L’Adéquat’ Bar & Brasserie, 13 Pl. du Théâtre, 2613 Ville-Haute in Luxembourg. Register here >>

Berkeley Law Alumni in Energy Happy Hour

Thursday, June 1, 5:00 - 7:00 pm PT. Calling all Berkeley Law energy and environmental alumni! Join us for a happy hour event in downtown San Francisco. Catch up with fellow alumni of Berkeley Law's energy and environmental program. Enjoy refreshments and hors d'oeuvres while networking with like-minded professionals and former classmates. RSVP here>>

Berkeley Law D.C. Alumni Chapter Picnic on the Mall

Saturday, June 3, 1:00 - 4:00 pm ET. Join your fellow D.C. alumni on the Mall for a late spring potluck lunch and a postcard-writing campaign to welcome our newly admitted DMV students. Register here>>

Art, Finance, and Law Symposium

Thursday, June 8, 1:00 - 7:00 pm PT, SFMOMA. The Berkeley Center for Law and Business presents the second annual Art, Finance, and Law Symposium. The program will feature cutting-edge conversations at the intersection of art, finance, technology, law, and culture. Professors Pamela Samuelson and Peter Menell are speaking. Learn more and register>>

IABA Annual Reunion

June 9 to June 11. The IABA (International Association of Berkeley Law Alumni in Europe) Annual Reunion will take place in Stresa, Italy, on Lake Maggiore. Information Packet for 2023 IABA Reunion Weekend>>  Registration Form>>

Berkeley Law San Francisco Alumni Chapter Marin County Hike

Saturday, June 24, 8:30 am PT. Join the Berkeley Law San Francisco Alumni Chapter for one of the more unforgettable hikes in Mt. Tamalpais State Park. Register here >>

Berkeley Law Los Angeles Alumni Chapter Hike at Runyon Canyon - Save the Date

Saturday, June 24. More details coming soon. Contact davidsmith@berkeley.edu with questions.

Virtual CLE - Supreme Court 2022-2023 Term in Review with Dean Chemerinsky

Thursday, July 20, 12:00 - 1:00 pm PT. Dean Chemerinsky will provide a virtual analysis of the current term's most important decisions via Zoom Webinar. This program is eligible for 1.0 CLE credit for live attendees. Register here>>

Alumni Reunion 2023, September 22-23

We are looking forward to gathering this fall with alumni of all class years in Berkeley. Event registration and program details are expected in summer. Email

reunion@law.berkeley.edu with questions. We can’t wait to celebrate with you this fall!

Seeking Alumni Volunteer Mentors Needed For Early Interview Week/On-Campus Interview Prep

We are looking for volunteers to mentor rising 2L students this summer as they prepare for Early Interview Week in August. The time commitment is one 30-minute conversation in June and a second 30-minute conversation in late July. Interested? Please contact Erin Dineen at edineen@law.berkeley.edu.

Seeking Volunteers for Alumni Guide Program

J.D. and LL.M. alumni! Please consider becoming an Alumni Guide. These volunteers contact an incoming 1L or LL.M. student in August to welcome them to the law school and then check in with their student in early October to hear about their first six weeks at Berkeley Law. Meetings are held via Zoom or phone. The total time commitment is one hour. If you are interested in serving as an Alumni Guide, please contact Erin Dineen at edineen@law.berkeley.edu.

Seeking Public Interest & Public Sector Alumni Volunteers

The Alumni Engagement team, in conjunction with the Career Development Office, is recruiting public interest and public sector alumni attorneys for a new program designed to support the next generation of Berkeley Law Public Interest/Public Sector lawyers! If you are interested in volunteering to meet with an incoming 1L student, please contact Erin Dineen at edineen@law.berkeley.edu..

Executive Summer Courses

Mid-May to Early August | Live Classes On-Campus & Online

Take a course in M&A, Contracts, Regulating Banking & Fintech, or Business in Society this summer. Lawyers can participate in single courses, or work towards a certificate, during the LL.M. executive track summer semester.  Learn more and apply>>

Corporate Finance Fundamentals

Next Cohort Launches June 12 | Self-Paced Online Executive Course

Learn how to apply financial information analysis and corporate valuation in a variety of corporate settings and throughout the legal practice. Learn more and register>>

Commercial Contract Fundamentals

Register Now for Cohort 2 | Self-Paced Online Executive Course

Developed and taught by Wei Chen, general counsel of Infoblox, Commercial Contract Fundamentals is designed for anyone who wants to advance their career in commercial contract review, drafting, and negotiation. Learn more and register>>

General Counsel Institute

September 7 & 8 | In-Person Interactive Program

Do you aspire to be a general counsel? Join us to better understand the role and responsibilities of in-house counsel, learn best practices from experienced executives, and network with peers from a range of organizations. Learn more>>