Photo Essay
Law School Life Through the Lens
Time to Shine
Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the McBaine Honors Moot Court Competition is a beloved Berkeley Law tradition that generates abundant intensity, spirit, and exhilaration among students.
Photo by Philip Pacheco
FULL FOCUS
3L Chloe Pan, who won the best advocate award at her 1L Bales Trial Competition, prepares for her final-round argument.
3L Chloe Pan, who won the best advocate award at her 1L Bales Trial Competition, prepares for her final-round argument.
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LAUGH TRACK
Judges J. Michelle Childs and Eric Miller enjoy the McBaine 60th anniversary reception.
Judges J. Michelle Childs and Eric Miller enjoy the McBaine 60th anniversary reception.
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GEARING UP
LL.M. student Woojae Kim ’24 practices for the semifinal round.
LL.M. student Woojae Kim ’24 practices for the semifinal round.
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BENCH CREW
(From left) Federal judges Eric Miller (Ninth Circuit), Robert Bacharach (Tenth Circuit), and J. Michelle Childs (D.C. Circuit) oversee the proceedings.
(From left) Federal judges Eric Miller (Ninth Circuit), Robert Bacharach (Tenth Circuit), and J. Michelle Childs (D.C. Circuit) oversee the proceedings.
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STANDING ROOM ONLY
The final-round argument draws an overflow crowd of students, faculty, and staff.
The final-round argument draws an overflow crowd of students, faculty, and staff.
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GETTING HER FLOWERS
Pan, who recently served as editor in chief of the California Law Review, celebrates her victory with fellow students.
Pan, who recently served as editor in chief of the California Law Review, celebrates her victory with fellow students.
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ON HER WAY
3L Kira Marie Nikolaides, runner-up in the competition, will begin her law career this fall as a deputy public defender in Colorado.
3L Kira Marie Nikolaides, runner-up in the competition, will begin her law career this fall as a deputy public defender in Colorado.
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MAKING THE CASE
Nikolaides delivers her argument during the final round.
Nikolaides delivers her argument during the final round.
Event Excitement
A whirlwind of nonstop events brings high-profile guests, leading experts, and extraordinary advocates to Berkeley Law, engaging pivotal issues and informing thousands of people.
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EXPERT ANALYSIS
State Assembly member Ash Kalra, who drafted the California Racial Justice Act, gives the keynote address at an inaugural symposium about its initial impact.
State Assembly member Ash Kalra, who drafted the California Racial Justice Act, gives the keynote address at an inaugural symposium about its initial impact.
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INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE
Margrethe Vestager (left), executive vice president of the European Commission for a Europe Fit for the Digital Age, discusses the European Union’s digital agenda with Columbia Law Professor Anu Braford.
Margrethe Vestager (left), executive vice president of the European Commission for a Europe Fit for the Digital Age, discusses the European Union’s digital agenda with Columbia Law Professor Anu Braford.
Photo by Laurie Frasier
MEDIA MAVEN
New York Times General Counsel David McCraw speaks at Professor Jonathan D. Glater’s Law in Media class.
New York Times General Counsel David McCraw speaks at Professor Jonathan D. Glater’s Law in Media class.
Photo by Jim Block
DOWN TO BUSINESS
Assistant Dean Adam Sterling ’13 (right) makes a point at the Berkeley Center for Law and Business Fall Forum on Corporate Governance.
Assistant Dean Adam Sterling ’13 (right) makes a point at the Berkeley Center for Law and Business Fall Forum on Corporate Governance.
Photo by Alex A.G. Shapiro
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GUARDIANS
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan (orange blazer) visits with Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice students.
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan (orange blazer) visits with Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice students.
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
The first national conference on prosecuting police officers accused of using excessive force drew lawyers from across the nation, including Dekalb County (Georgia) District Attorney Sherry Boston.
The first national conference on prosecuting police officers accused of using excessive force drew lawyers from across the nation, including Dekalb County (Georgia) District Attorney Sherry Boston.
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COURT ICONS
Federal judges William Fletcher (left) and Thelton Henderson ’62 cap an event by celebrating Henderson’s 90th birthday.
Federal judges William Fletcher (left) and Thelton Henderson ’62 cap an event by celebrating Henderson’s 90th birthday.
Plenty to Celebrate
From individual pursuits to collaborative projects to group occasions, students and alums bring tremendous spirit to their wide-ranging endeavors.
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STANDING TALL
Rudi-Ann Miller ’22 takes the California State Bar oath of admission at Berkeley Law’s annual Swearing-in Ceremony.
Rudi-Ann Miller ’22 takes the California State Bar oath of admission at Berkeley Law’s annual Swearing-in Ceremony.
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TOAST TIME
Recent graduates celebrate passing the state bar.
Recent graduates celebrate passing the state bar.
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FAMILY SUPPORT
Ishvaku Vashishtha ’23 (left) gets a congratulatory hug from his mom during the ceremony.
Ishvaku Vashishtha ’23 (left) gets a congratulatory hug from his mom during the ceremony.
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TAPPING IN
2Ls Ellen Jin (left) and Harshini Malli, co-presidents of Privacy Law at Berkeley, confer at the CITRIS Tech Museum.
2Ls Ellen Jin (left) and Harshini Malli, co-presidents of Privacy Law at Berkeley, confer at the CITRIS Tech Museum.
Photo by Sarah Davidson
TRUE COLORS
3L Sarah Davidson, who did a field placement last semester at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, walks through Yayoi Kusama’s Infinite Love installation.
3L Sarah Davidson, who did a field placement last semester at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, walks through Yayoi Kusama’s Infinite Love installation.
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SUNNY SPOT
Members of the student organization Women of Berkeley Law hold a meeting outside the school.
Members of the student organization Women of Berkeley Law hold a meeting outside the school.
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TALKING SHOP
Leaders from the Youth Advocacy, Family Defense, and Foster Education projects provide insight (and tasty Malaysian food) at a Youth Justice and Family Law lunch gathering.
Leaders from the Youth Advocacy, Family Defense, and Foster Education projects provide insight (and tasty Malaysian food) at a Youth Justice and Family Law lunch gathering.
Foreign Agents
LL.M. and J.D. grads recently met with Berkeley Law staff in Mexico City and helped recruit prospective students to the LL.M. program.
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GREEN PARTY
Jeanett Trad LL.M. ’10, Apple’s environmental initiatives program manager for Latin America.
Jeanett Trad LL.M. ’10, Apple’s environmental initiatives program manager for Latin America.
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INTERSECTING
Henna Kaur Kaushal ’20, a Justice Catalyst Fellow at Centro de Los Derechos del Migrante, does wide-ranging immigration work.
Henna Kaur Kaushal ’20, a Justice Catalyst Fellow at Centro de Los Derechos del Migrante, does wide-ranging immigration work.
Photo by Laurie Frasier
FLAGGING OPPORTUNITY
Carlos Perez Chow LL.M. ’14 is a corporate, real estate, and tax lawyer.
Carlos Perez Chow LL.M. ’14 is a corporate, real estate, and tax lawyer.
Snow Patrol
Members of Ecology Law Quarterly enjoyed a memorable trip during the student journal’s February retreat to Yosemite National Park.
PEAK OUTING
(From left) 2L Angelina Paul, 3L Ami Shirriff, and 3L Camryn Cezar take in the mountain views.
(From left) 2L Angelina Paul, 3L Ami Shirriff, and 3L Camryn Cezar take in the mountain views.
POLE POSITION
2L Megan Conner tries her hand (and feet) at snowshoeing.
2L Megan Conner tries her hand (and feet) at snowshoeing.
SINGLE FILE
(Front to back) 3L Evan Levy, 3L Natalie Friedberg, 2L Jacob Bendicksen, 3L Emma Lewis, and 2L Cat Chervenak do some trail trekking.
(Front to back) 3L Evan Levy, 3L Natalie Friedberg, 2L Jacob Bendicksen, 3L Emma Lewis, and 2L Cat Chervenak do some trail trekking.
Service Standouts
This year’s class of 1L Public Interest Scholars, who receive a three-year full scholarship given to J.D. students committed to public interest pursuits, work with faculty and staff who share their passion.
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ROSIE RIOS
Worked to create access to higher education for incarcerated people as managing director of the UCLA Prison Education Program.
Worked to create access to higher education for incarcerated people as managing director of the UCLA Prison Education Program.
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LANDE WATSON
Helped the Asian Law Caucus advocate for immigrants and refugees, fight abusive workplace practices, and support older tenants.
Helped the Asian Law Caucus advocate for immigrants and refugees, fight abusive workplace practices, and support older tenants.
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NICK DELEHANTY
Worked at Federal Defenders of New York for five years as a paralegal, chief paralegal, and the organization’s first data director.
Worked at Federal Defenders of New York for five years as a paralegal, chief paralegal, and the organization’s first data director.
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SAMAHRIA ALPERN
Aided the organization Children’s Rights in litigation on myriad issues, including the over-administration of psychotropic medication to youth with mental health needs in foster care.
Aided the organization Children’s Rights in litigation on myriad issues, including the over-administration of psychotropic medication to youth with mental health needs in foster care.
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Léo Mandani
Assisted Altshuler Berzon on class action suits to advance workers’ rights in the labor and consumer protection contexts.
Assisted Altshuler Berzon on class action suits to advance workers’ rights in the labor and consumer protection contexts.
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CINDY NGUYEN
Helped to support the development of clean energy pathways in small-island developing states and to increase climate finance access for capacity-constrained Global South countries.
Helped to support the development of clean energy pathways in small-island developing states and to increase climate finance access for capacity-constrained Global South countries.
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EMILY REHMET
Spent three years as a clinical research coordinator for the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Law, Brain & Behavior, working on projects at the intersection of neuroscience and the law.
Spent three years as a clinical research coordinator for the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Law, Brain & Behavior, working on projects at the intersection of neuroscience and the law.
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IANNA ZHU
Advocated for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking at the South Bay nonprofit Asian Americans for Community Involvement.
Advocated for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking at the South Bay nonprofit Asian Americans for Community Involvement.