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Inter Alia | Alumni Newsletter | June 2023

Eager to build on his work to transform the criminal legal system, former San Francisco district attorney Chesa Boudin plans to "shed light on issues too often dominated by fear mongering and scare tactics rather than facts and law." Photo credit: Brittany Hosea-Small

Chesa Boudin Brings a Lifetime of Experience to Lead New Criminal Law & Justice Center



Chesa Boudin has spent his whole life grappling with incarceration and its far-reaching implications. As the founding executive director of Berkeley Law’s new Criminal Law & Justice Center, he sees an exciting opportunity to build on his work of transforming the criminal legal system in profound ways. Read more>>

Asylum Law Practicum Students Help Bay Area Afghan Evacuees Navigate an Arduous Path

Students worked with Bay Area Afghan evacuees, under the supervision of attorneys from Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay, to help them submit their asylum applications. Read more>>

Berkeley Law Students, Supervisors Awarded for Inspiring Pro Bono and Public Interest Work

Honored at the annual public interest and pro bono graduation ceremony, the recipients exemplify Berkeley Law’s far-reaching work to help disadvantaged people and communities. Read more>>

Record Number of Equal Justice Works Fellowships Highlight Stellar Placements for 2023 Grads

The new Berkeley Law alums land top positions in law firms, judicial clerkships, public defender offices, nonprofits, government agencies, and military units. Read more>>

‘Climate Break’: A Podcast Focused on Solutions to the Climate Crisis

A weekly podcast by Berkeley Law’s Center for Law, Energy & the Environment, Climate Break steers away from climate doom and zeros in on what can be done. Read more>>

Berkeley Law San Francisco Alumni Chapter Marin County Hike

Saturday, June 24, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm PT. Join us for one of the more unforgettable hikes in Mt. Tamalpais State Park. Register now >>

Berkeley Law Los Angeles Alumni Chapter Hike at Runyon Canyon

Saturday, June 24, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm PT. Join us for a morning hike in Runyon Canyon. Register now >>

Berkeley Law Summer 2023 Gatherings

Join us as we come together in New York, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco for summer gatherings of local alumni and rising 2Ls and 3Ls working in each region. We will also welcome our new 1L students at these gatherings. Appetizers and beverages will be provided.

• Silicon Valley - July 6, 5:30 - 7:30 pm PT. Register here>>
• New York City - July 13, 6:30 - 8:30 pm ET. Register here>>
• San Francisco - July 20, 5:30 - 8:00 pm PT. Register here>>

iconik Forum 2023

Monday, July 10, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm PT. The Berkeley Center for Law & Business is bringing together experts from the front lines to discuss the evolution of corporate governance and engagement as ProxyTech promises a major reset in favor of greater accountability, agency, and voice. The forum is by invitation only. Request an invitation>>

Berkeley Law D.C. Alumni Chapter Happy Hour

Wednesday July 12, 6:00 - 8:00 pm ET. Hosted by the D.C. alumni chapter, you are invited to a happy hour with the local alumni community. Complimentary first drink and appetizers. Register Now >>

"The Progressive Prosecutor: Rising or Falling?" - Virtual Lecture (1 unit CLE credit available)

Thursday, September 14, 12:00 - 1:00 pm PT. Save the Date. Join Berkeley Law Professors Jonathan Simon and Rebecca Goldstein as they explore the concept of progressive prosecutors as political leaders, and change leaders, in the nation's generation-long "war on crime." Details to follow in July. Questions? Please email alumni@law.berkeley.edu. 

Alumni Reunion 2023, September 22-23

Registration opens in July! Email reunion@law.berkeley.edu with questions. We can’t wait to celebrate with you this fall!

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

Late June to Early August, Live Classes On-Campus & Online

Take a course in M&A, Cybersecurity Law, Intellectual Property, or International Business Negotiations this summer at Berkeley Law. Lawyers can participate in single courses, or work towards a multi-course certificate, during the LL.M. executive track summer semester. Learn more and apply>>

Corporate Finance Fundamentals

Cohort 6 Launched June 12 - Registration Still Open, 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>>

Leadership in the Legal Profession

Apply Now | Fall Cohorts Start In Late August and Early September, Live, Interactive Online Executive Course 

Leadership in the Legal Profession is a business school-style course designed to help legal professionals lead in complex systems, engage with interpersonal intelligence, navigate uncertainty, and drive innovation. Participants meet online in small, selective cohorts to explore leadership with an expert facilitator. Take your leadership skills to the next level and advance your career. Learn more and apply>>

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 and register>>