6+ hour, 41+ min ago   (806+ words) Before law school, 1Ls Kamryn Yanchick and Aidan Lin-Tostado were already turning advocacy into action. As Berkeley Law Public Interest Scholars, they’re now building on that work while preparing for careers in public service. Berkeley Law’s Public Interest Scholars Program offers…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (809+ words) By Gwyneth K. Shaw Joni Hiramoto ’87 has seen a lot in 28 years on the Contra Costa County Superior Court bench. With the climate for judges becoming increasingly fraught, she’s prioritized her passions as a jurist: pursuing justice in her courtroom while…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (630+ words) The 365 J.D. students boast a median GPA of 3.93 and a median LSAT score of 171, hailing from 33 states and 11 countries. By Gwyneth K. Shaw Samuel Kippen’s Berkeley Law career just started, but he’s already deeply impressed. “Berkeley Law is living up to its…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1605+ words) From Silicon Valley startups to established corporate pillars, alums in high-level legal roles are propelling meaningful change in areas such as electric vehicles, finance, consumer goods, and social media. Blending purpose and creativity, age-old goals and brand-new technologies, Berkeley Law…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (790+ words) Atkinson, whose scholarship examines consumer law through the lens of economic inequality, is enjoying the chance to work more closely with her colleagues, particularly junior faculty. By Gwyneth K. Shaw Berkeley Law Professor Abbye Atkinson knows what it’s like on both…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (265+ words) Savala Nolan '11, executive director of the Thelton E. Henderson Center for Social Justice. Berkeley Law’s Thelton E. Henderson Center for Social Justice hosted an orientation for new students Aug. 17, introducing them to the array of social justice and public interest offerings…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago   (575+ words) The school’s strong run of faculty hiring under Dean Erwin Chemerinsky continues with Harawa, a criminal procedure expert who arrives in January, and legal historian Hall. By Gwyneth K. Shaw Berkeley Law’s strong run of faculty hiring under Dean Erwin…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (832+ words) Working for the Office of Legal Counsel in the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, Pantoja gains perspective and confidence while helping protect public health and the environment. Our annual Summer Work Series features Berkeley Law students reflecting on their…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (415+ words) On behalf of the Alameda County Public Defender’s Office, students in the Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic analyzed the viability of legislation related to surveillance of its incarcerated clients. Public defenders often possess deep knowledge of systemic injustices within…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (761+ words) Professors Khiara M. Bridges, Colleen V. Chien ’02, and Dhammika Dharmapala, and Assistant Professor Manisha Padi were recognized for their scholarly and teaching accomplishments. By Gwyneth K. Shaw Four Berkeley Law professors were recently awarded faculty chairs. Professors Khiara M. Bridges, Colleen V....