Photo Essay
Law School Life Through the Lens
Connection & Camaraderie
What does it mean to be part of Berkeley Law?
It means learning in a place where legal education giants like Jesse Choper and Melvin Eisenberg (below) have helped train generations of new lawyers. Sharing in the jubilation of milestone achievements — those of classmates and close friends as well as your own (see Commencement at Long Last). Drawing purpose from meaningful relationships and working together to change things for the better (see Reconnected). Challenging yourself on a big stage (see May It Please the Court) and collaborating for a cause (see Navigating New Terrain).
It means championing excellence, community, and public mission.
Photo by Brittany Hosea-Small
Photo by Brittany Hosea-Small
WALL OF FAME
Eisenberg reflects on his remarkably prolific career — his latest book, Legal Reasoning, comes out at the end of September — shortly before moving out of his office. Eisenberg joined Berkeley Law’s faculty in 1966 and became one of the nation’s foremost experts on corporate law and contract law, writing seminal textbooks in each field. He was elected to the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1984.
Eisenberg reflects on his remarkably prolific career — his latest book, Legal Reasoning, comes out at the end of September — shortly before moving out of his office. Eisenberg joined Berkeley Law’s faculty in 1966 and became one of the nation’s foremost experts on corporate law and contract law, writing seminal textbooks in each field. He was elected to the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1984.
Photo by Brittany Hosea-Small
REMINISCING
Sharing some memories with Choper (top left), Eisenberg recalled one of his special class “mod” sections of about 30 students: “I had a very close relationship with this section. In fact, one year, we all went to a park and they made up T-shirts with my picture and the words ‘Mel’s Angels.’ A Hell’s Angels member there approached one of them and said, ‘What’s going on?’”
Sharing some memories with Choper (top left), Eisenberg recalled one of his special class “mod” sections of about 30 students: “I had a very close relationship with this section. In fact, one year, we all went to a park and they made up T-shirts with my picture and the words ‘Mel’s Angels.’ A Hell’s Angels member there approached one of them and said, ‘What’s going on?’”
Commencement at Long Last
Making up for lost time was a true labor of love for Berkeley Law. On May 13, the Class of 2022 had its commencement at the Greek Theatre. Eight days later, we held a makeup commencement for the previous two graduating classes that had their in-person ceremonies postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Photo by Brittany Hosea-Small
Photo by Brittany Hosea-Small
PRIZED MOMENT
Tiara Brown ’22 reacts to being named the winner of this year’s Student Service Award.
Tiara Brown ’22 reacts to being named the winner of this year’s Student Service Award.
Photo by Laurie Frasier
FASHION PATROL
Policy Advocacy Clinic Director Jeff Selbin (right) passes out scarves, including one to Jennifer Sherman ’22.
Policy Advocacy Clinic Director Jeff Selbin (right) passes out scarves, including one to Jennifer Sherman ’22.
Photo by Rachel DeLetto
INSTANT CLIENTS
Family and friends of Indi Garcia ’22 wear their sentiments about her budding profession.
Family and friends of Indi Garcia ’22 wear their sentiments about her budding profession.
Photo by Laurie Frasier
HANDS HELD HIGH
Rachel Wilson ’22 (left) and Joanna Leung ’22 put their feelings on display as classmate James Tenrai looks on.
Rachel Wilson ’22 (left) and Joanna Leung ’22 put their feelings on display as classmate James Tenrai looks on.
Photo by Brittany Hosea-Small
CLOSE TO THEIR HEARTS
Diego Ortega Chávarri LL.M. ’20 (right) and his father, Carlos Ortega, with a photo of Diego’s mother, María Luz Chávarri. “Unfortunately, she passed away before my LL.M. program started,” Diego says. “But all my accomplishments are dedicated to her.”
Diego Ortega Chávarri LL.M. ’20 (right) and his father, Carlos Ortega, with a photo of Diego’s mother, María Luz Chávarri. “Unfortunately, she passed away before my LL.M. program started,” Diego says. “But all my accomplishments are dedicated to her.”
Reconnected
The unbridled joy of returning to in-person classes and programs this year was abundantly clear. From clinics and journals to affinity groups and informal gatherings, ear-to-ear smiles from reuniting were everywhere.
Photo by Darius Riley
OPEN ARMS
Policy Advocacy Clinic Associate Director Stephanie Campos-Bui ’14 and Deputy Director Devan Shea at a celebration marking the end of the school year.
Policy Advocacy Clinic Associate Director Stephanie Campos-Bui ’14 and Deputy Director Devan Shea at a celebration marking the end of the school year.
Photo by Darius Riley
A FESTIVE WELCOME
First-year student Robin Martinez shares a laugh with Berkeley Law staff during a reception at orientation.
First-year student Robin Martinez shares a laugh with Berkeley Law staff during a reception at orientation.
Photo by Darius Riley
FOOD FOR THE SOUL
3Ls Arielle Rodriguez and Jasmin Shaw at a Public Interest Working Group lunch event.
3Ls Arielle Rodriguez and Jasmin Shaw at a Public Interest Working Group lunch event.
Photo by Darius Riley
DINOMITE OUTING
(from left) 1Ls Caiti Hall, Kate Im, and Mack Parlatore join other students from one of Professor Chris Hoofnagle’s mods on a boba-fueled visit to a dinosaur exhibit on campus.
(from left) 1Ls Caiti Hall, Kate Im, and Mack Parlatore join other students from one of Professor Chris Hoofnagle’s mods on a boba-fueled visit to a dinosaur exhibit on campus.
Photo by Brittany Hosea-Small
FIELD WORK
Members of the Environmental Law Clinic stroll during a research trip in nearby Richmond.
Members of the Environmental Law Clinic stroll during a research trip in nearby Richmond.
Photo by Darius Riley
TAPPING IN
Hannah Mangen ’24 takes a break for lunch.
Hannah Mangen ’24 takes a break for lunch.
Photo by Darius Riley
RETURN TO CAMPUS
Students takes notes in Professor Andrew Bradt’s Civil Procedure course.
Students takes notes in Professor Andrew Bradt’s Civil Procedure course.
Photo by Rachel DeLetto
NEW ARRIVALS
Dean Erwin Chemerinsky welcomes the incoming class of LL.M. students.
Dean Erwin Chemerinsky welcomes the incoming class of LL.M. students.
May It Please the Court
Participants, judges, and staff involved in Berkeley Law’s annual James Patterson McBaine Honors Moot Court Competition — now in its sixth decade — relished the return to a spirited in-person event.
Photo by Jim Block
SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED
Champion Robert Fairbanks ’22 (left) and runner-up Sean Kolkey ’22 congratulate one another after their final-round argument.
Champion Robert Fairbanks ’22 (left) and runner-up Sean Kolkey ’22 congratulate one another after their final-round argument.
Photo by Jim Block
TO THE POINT
U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Stephen A. Higginson asks a question.
U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Stephen A. Higginson asks a question.
Navigating New Terrain
Berkeley Law student groups focused on reproductive rights are exploring new legal strategies and various state policy efforts on the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down Roe v. Wade.
Photo by Darius Riley
STANDING FIRM
(From left) Florence Van Dyke LL.M. ’22 and Reproductive Justice Project members Jade Williams ’24, Jacqueline Berkenstadt LL.M. ’22, and Camille Tabari ’24.
(From left) Florence Van Dyke LL.M. ’22 and Reproductive Justice Project members Jade Williams ’24, Jacqueline Berkenstadt LL.M. ’22, and Camille Tabari ’24.