CEALS Presents - East Asia in Practice: Student Internship Panel
2026-01-30 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 200-640, 200 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
Date/Time: Friday, January 30, 12:30-1:30 PM
Location: 200-640

Please join the Center for East Asian Legal Studies for a panel featuring UC Law SF students who spent their summers engaged in Asia-related legal work. Panelists include Catherine Hu (TSMC); Woozoo Kim (EJE Law); Michelle Kwon (LIN Law, LLC); Midori Matsuura (Teraoka & Partners); and Truong Xe (Asian Law Alliance). Panelists will share their experiences securing internships and navigating legal issues and cross-cultural engagement, and offer insights on how their internships have shaped their career paths. A light lunch will be served.

Light lunch to be served.
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Confronting AI: The Future of AI Regulation and Your Path to a Career in the AI and Tech Legal Fields.
2026-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 | 200-122, 200 McAllister, San Francisco, CA, 94102
Professor Kenneth Rosen of the University of Alabama School of Law will serve as our keynote speaker and will be joined by UC Law SF’s own Professor Robin Feldman. Professor Rosen brings deep expertise in international economic and legal regulatory frameworks, while Professor Feldman specializes in the AI and technology space. Together, they will discuss how AI is likely to regulated, how it should be regulated, and what these developments mean for law students interested in careers in AI and technology law. Both are leading voices in their fields, but from starkly different parts of the country, so you most certainly will want to hear their differing perspectives on this issue that confronts all our future careers!

Legalized Inequalities Immigration and Race in the Low-Wage Workplace
2026-02-04 12:30 - 13:30 | 333-501 and SkyDeck
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Startup Exits Explained: IPOs, M&A, and the Lawyer’s Role
2026-02-05 12:30 - 13:30 | Alumni Reception Center, 200 McAllister St, San Francisco, 94102, United States
What does it really mean for a startup to “exit”? From strategic M&A to IPOs and secondary transactions, exits are defining moments for founders, investors, and counsel alike. This lunch-time panel brings together company counsel, investor counsel, and buyer counsel to unpack how exits actually work in practice, with a particular focus on M&A transactions. The discussion will explore how incentives diverge among stakeholders, how the exit market has evolved, and where junior lawyers can add real value early in their careers.
Francesca Crisera Ruiz, M&A Partner at Squire Patton Boggs (Hastings ‘04)
Heidi Walas, Corporate ECVC Partner at Gunderson Dettmer (Hastings ’07)
Jake Winton, Associate General Counsel at 8VC (Hastings ’20)
Moderator: Professor Evan Epstein, UC Law SF

VITA Tax Clinic
2026-02-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-09 17:00 - 19:00 | UC Law SF, 200 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102, 200 McAllister, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
During the 2025 tax filing season, the UC Law SF Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) clinic will be in-person, located at 200 McAllister Street at Hyde in San Francisco. The clinic will run on Mondays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, beginning February 9, 2026, through April 13, 2026, excluding February 16 and March 2. The VITA clinic is drop-in only and does not take appointments.
Please bring with you:

Photo ID & Social Security Card or ITIN for each person on your tax return
W-2 for all jobs
All 1099s, 1098s, and any other tax forms
Your household’s health coverage information, including Forms 1095-A, B, or C, if applicable
If you received the Advanced Child Tax Credit in 2023, Letter 6419
Last year’s tax return
Savings/ checking account and routing numbers for direct deposit
Clients are encouraged to wear a well-fitting mask (N95, KN95, or equivalent) on site

For more information about the VITA clinic, including what to bring with you to have your taxes prepared, please see this flyer. If you have questions, you can email us at vita@uclawsf.edu or call us at 628-207-1956.

The 2026 Wiley Manuel Lecture - The Big Sort: Reconciling College, Opportunity and Racial Justice in American Society
2026-02-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Deb Colloquium Room, 333 Golden Gate, San Francisco, CA, United States
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Certificate in Legal Research Program: California Legislative History Research
2026-02-10 12:30 - 13:30 | 200-630
Earn your Certificate in Legal Research – and a notation on your transcript – or just attend to learn how to research the legislative history of a California statute. Pizza will be provided to students who RSVP by 5 pm the night before. RSVP at: https://hastingslawlibrary.wufoo.com/forms/r1mtuvfi0yohbmm/
You are free to attend as few or as many classes as you like; however, to complete the program, you must attend a minimum of 5 live classes and earn 100% on 12 online quizzes by the time you graduate. To find out more about the program, go to: https://www.uclawsf.edu/academics/library/legal-research-cert-program.

Comm/Ent Symposium
2026-02-18 08:00 - 20:00 | 200 ARC, Alumni Reception Center, 200 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
A symposium about entertainment law. Featuring panelists and student speakers.

Constitutional Democracy and Cookies
2026-02-19 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Dining Commons
Link to Schedule.

UC Law Journal 2026 Symposium
2026-02-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Skydeck and Deb Colloquium Room, 333 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
The UC Law Journal’s annual Symposium will feature speeches and panel discussions on an area of current interest and development in the law. Articles from speakers will also be featured in Issue 6 of the Journal.

Expanding the Circle
2026-02-20 09:30 - 17:00 | 200 ARC, Alumni Reception Center, 200 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
A Convening to Support Justice-Involved People with Substance Use Disorder amidst Uncertainty

This conference will bring together stakeholders with lived experience and experts from across the public health, healthcare, and criminal-legal systems. Participants will gather to discuss strategies to improve health outcomes for justice-involved people who use drugs in the wake of federal and state changes to Medicaid and CalAIM. This convening will be an opportunity for renewed reflection on progress, lessons learned, and a dedicated space to collaboratively imagine a better future of health and social care for this population.

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Please email blanchardrachel@uclawsf.edu with any questions about this event. You may also reach out to that email if travel costs are prohibitive for your attendance, as we have a modest allotment for travel funds.

Agenda
9:30 AM Check in; coffee and light breakfast
10 AM Welcome remarks
10:20 AM Orientation to constructive dialogue
10:50 AM Break
11 AM The current state of CalAIM Justice-Involved Initiative
11:30 AM Stakeholder perspectives on the Justice-Involved Initiative and leading through uncertainty
12:15 PM Lunch
1 PM Breakout session 1: The reality today (Policy and Practice tracks)
2:30 PM Break
2:40 PM Breakout session 2: Envisioning a better future (Policy and Practice tracks)
4 PM Break
4:15 Plenary discussion and closing remarks
5 PM Adjourn

Certificate in Legal Research Program: International Law Research (Zoom)
2026-02-24 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom, San Francisco, CA, United States
Earn your Certificate in Legal Research – and a notation on your transcript – or just attend to learn how to research international law. This session will take place on Zoom: https://uclawsf.zoom.us/j/96511676078 (passcode on Canvas).
You are free to attend as few or as many classes as you like; however, to complete the program, you must attend a minimum of 5 live classes and earn 100% on 12 online quizzes by the time you graduate. To find out more about the program, go to: https://www.uclawsf.edu/academics/library/legal-research-cert-program.

Creating Justice: What Works and New Will
2026-02-25 10:00 - 23:30 | Online event
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Markets and Machines Symposium
2026-02-25 10:45 - 18:30 | 333 Deb Colloquium and Sky Deck, 5th Floor Cotchett Law Center, 333 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
UC Law Science and Technology Journal + Business Law Journal 2026 Symposium
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – Deb Colloquium, 333 Golden Gate Ave. San Francisco, CA 94102
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM – Opening Remarks

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Panel 1: Institutionalizing Digital Assets
Structuring and Governing Digital Asset Markets
■ Troy Foster, Firmwide Co-Chair, Perkins Coie
■ Joseph Cutler, Firmwide Chair, Perkins Coie
■ Sarah Shtylam, Partner, Perkins Coie
■ Zeeve Rose, Counsel, Perkins Coie

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Panel 2: Business Judgment in Practice
Legal Judgment in Real-World Business Contexts
■ Charles Tait Graves, Partner, Wilson Sonsini
■ Kimberly Booher, Partner, Pierson Ferdinand
■ Kimberly Culp, Counsel, Fenwick
■ Evan Epstein, Executive Director, Business Law Center, UC Law SF

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Lunch Break

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Panel 3: Technology Operations and Risk
Operational Perspectives on Innovation and Risk
■ Vineet Shahani, General Counsel, Mill; former Legal Director, Google
■ Sergio VeLarde, Senior Legal Corporate Counsel, Visa
■ Neal Jagtap, General Counsel, aiXplain

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Panel 4: Emerging Technology Perspectives
Enterprise Approaches to New Technologies
■ Carol Hee, VP Real Estate Legal and Compliance, SEPHORA
■ Emilie Lavirotte, Senior Advisor, Intellectual Property, SEPHORA
■ Léo Murgel, SVP and Head of Operations, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Salesforce
■ Nelson Pineda Lam, Senior Counsel, Uber

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM – Closing Remarks

4:15 PM – 6:30 PM – Networking Happy Hour

CEALS & CBL Present - Chinese Investment in the United States: Market Entry, Compliance, and Geopolitical Risk
2026-02-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Alumni Reception Center, 200 McAllister St, San Francisco, 94102, United States
For over a decade, China’s annual outbound investment has placed it among the top three sources of outbound investment globally. Prior to the U.S.-China trade war, the U.S. market was a top destination for Chinese investment. As geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China rise, the flow of new Chinese investment to the U.S. is slowing, and Chinese firms are grappling with complex new legal, business, and regulatory challenges. The Center for East Asian Legal Studies and the Center for Business Law are pleased to welcome a distinguished panel of practitioners and advisors to share current insights on the operation and challenges of Chinese firms in the U.S. market.

Panelists include Kevin Cao, Partner at K&L Gates; Darlene Chiu-Bryant, Executive Director of Global SF; Jenny Liu, Partner at Pillsbury, and Keliang (Clay) Zhu, Partner at DeHeng Law Offices.
Sponsors: Center for East Asian Legal Studies and the Center for Business Law

This event is open to the public.

Time: 4:30 to 6:00pm on Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Location: Alumni Reception Center at University of California College of the Law, San Francisco.
A reception will follow the panel.

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Pedagogy in Tumultuous Times
2026-02-27 09:00 - 18:00
Background
Higher education and legal education are facing profound challenges that can impact all student learning, particularly across a wide range of learning styles and backgrounds. Added to this is the uncertainty currently surrounding the California Bar Examination and the national shift to the NextGen Bar Exam.
These present a unique opportunity for the West Coast Academic Support and Bar Professionals, and broader law school community to come together, share resources, build community, and strengthen our pedagogy. This conference will center on how we are adapting to an evolving landscape to best support student success.
For a decade, Academic Support/Bar Professionals on the West Coast gathered annually for a regional conference, and given these challenging times, it is the perfect moment to also revive this important tradition.
Co-Sponsors
We are honored to have this conference sponsored by AccessLex Institute and UC Law San Francisco.

Conference Schedule

TimeTopicPresenters

9:00-9:30 AMIntroduction

9:30-10:30 AMFood for Thought: A Recipe for Responding to California and NextGen Bar Exam ChangesNydia Johnson, Southwestern Law School, Associate Dean for Academic Success & Bar Preparation; Jessica Barclay-Strobel, Associate Professor of Academic Success and Bar Preparation Southwestern Law School; Mary Basick, Assistant Dean for Academic Skills, UC Irvine Law School; Katie Moran, Associate Professor, Co-Director of Academic and Bar Exam Success program, University of San Francisco School of Law

10:30-10:45 AMBREAK

10:45-11:30 AMAccommodating Justice: The Fragmented Path to Legal Licensure for Students with DisabilitiesToni Miceli, Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Professor of Practice; Director, Bar Exam Success

11:30-11:45 AMBREAK

11:45-12:15 PMLeast Common Denominator: Finding the right focus for early bar support in times of transitionChris Fromm, Themis Bar Review/UC Law San Francisco/Santa Clara University School of Law School/University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Executive Director of Curriculum and Assessment; Adjunct Professor of Law; Lecturer

12:15-1:30 PMLUNCH

1:30-2:30 PMThe Evolving Landscape of Academic Success and Professional Licensure in the Pacific NorthwestAngela Ruocco, University of Oregon School of Law, Director of Bar & Licensure;
Carrie Sanford, University of Washington School of Law, Associate Teaching Professor, Director of Academic Success

2:30-2:45 PMBREAK

2:45-3:30 PMMindset Mastery for the Bar Exam & Law PracticeRaef Granger, William S. Boyd School of Law at Univ. of Nevada Las Vegas, Assistant Professor in Residence and Assistant Director of the Academic Success Program

3:30-3:45 PMBREAK

3:45-4:45 PMMetacognitive Mirror: Teaching Students How to Learn in an AI WorldTori Timmons, UC Law SF (formerly UC Hastings) Professor of Practice

4:45-5:00 PMFinal Remarks

5:00 PMJoin Attendees and Presenters for Bites & Collaboration

Hotel Accommodations
There is no registration fee to attend this conference. However, all participants, including presenters are responsible for covering their own travel expenses.
After registering for the conference, you can reserve accommodations at one of the partner hotels below, which are offering discounted rates for UC Law SF attendees:

The Proper Hotel San Francisco
📍 45 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102🔗 Booking Link – Special Rate for UC Law SF
InterContinental Hotel San Francisco
📍 888 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
🔗 Booking Link – Special Rate for UC Law SF
The Marker Union Square San Francisco Hotel
📍 501 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
🔗 Booking Link – Special Rate for UC Law SF
Corporate Code: NEGUCLS

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Who Controls Data in the Age of AI? ​Portability, Platforms, and Power
2026-02-27 14:00 - 17:00 | 198 – 108
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About the Event
​Jointly hosted by DTI, LexLab at UC Law San Francisco, and GitHub, this summit explores how law, platform governance, and artificial intelligence are reshaping who controls data—and how data can move—across the digital ecosystem.
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The afternoon features two panel discussions bringing together scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to examine how portability is implemented on the ground, how platforms and regulation shape real‑world outcomes, and how AI is altering incentives, capabilities, and control over data.

Information & Registration page: https://luma.com/kpf2voda

Law & AI Certificate Program
2026-03-02 08:00 - 2026-03-06 17:00 | 198 – 240, 198 McAllister Street, Room 240, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
Law & AI Certificate Program
Monday, March 2 – Friday, March 6
198 McAllister, LexLab(Room 240)

Schedule: https://lexlab.uclawsf.edu/laic-program

Speakers: https://lexlab.uclawsf.edu/laic-faculty

Application page: https://lexlab.uclawsf.edu/laic-application-form

Fundamentals of Mediation
2026-03-02 08:30 - 2026-03-06 18:00 | 198-213
A 40-hour basic mediation training program, including certificate of completion and optional MCLE credit.
The UC Law SF Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) presents its’ annual 40-hour comprehensive mediation practitioner training. This program provides a unique blend of mediation theory, hands-on mediation skills training, and an exploration of the sensibilities and personal qualities required to be an effective mediator.
This in-person program is useful for a range of professionals who deal with people in conflict, and any attorney who represents clients in mediation, to understand the process and to be more effective in representing clients in mediation. We also encourage participation of international attorneys, notaries and Hastings LL.M. students. No prior training or experience required.

In this highly interactive and dynamic training, participants from around the world learn the theory and practice of mediation. The methodology consists of a mixture of discussion, skill building exercises and role play. All participants will have the opportunity to practice multiple times in the client, advocate and mediator roles and will receive personalized feedback and coaching from professional mediators.
We start with the psychology and behavior of people in conflict and the different process choices parties can make when seeking to resolve conflict. We examine the different styles or models of mediation and the implications of those models for the client experience. We then explore and practice every phase of a mediation, from opening and setting the stage, to exploration of interests and issues, negotiating agreements, preparation of settlement documents and closure.

Combined with the practice of these phases, participants build critical communication and process management skills including how to:

Maintain neutrality
Balance power
Select appropriate influencing strategies
Decide whether, when and how to use private sessions (“caucus”)
Facilitate the “money dance”
Conduct a methodical alternatives analysis
Employ techniques for overcoming impasse
Convey “difficult” messages
Use active listening
Ask questions to move the clients in helpful directions
Handle difficult behavior and “reframe” problematic statements

Finally, we cover mediator ethics, process confidentiality, working with representatives and co-mediation.

What participants have to say:
“Fantastic! So happy I chose this program, it blew away my expectations. The role playing was especially valuable to measure progress and enforce the teaching.” – BT 2022

“I quit my job as a teacher to work in the Office of Civil Rights doing in-house dispute resolution and mediation. I could not have gotten this position without taking CNDR’s Fundamentals of Mediation Training, and I am so grateful for all of the skills I gained. I re-read Prof. Ford’s Peace at Work and feel even more prepared to take on this next challenge.” – BL, 2024

Format
All 40 hours will take place in-person during a live class, including small group role plays with individualized coaching. Each day includes 1.5 hours of total breaks.
Dates
Monday, March 2 – Friday, March 6, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. each day (PST)
Location
UC Law SF, 198 McAllister, San Francisco, CA 94102 (in-person training only)
MCLE
40 hours of California MCLE credits available, including 1.5 hrs Elimination of Bias and 2 hrs Legal Ethics. Be sure to select the “add on” for MCLE credit at checkout. MCLE Provider #9545.
Registration

Standard Registration Fee – $2,295
Alumni, Government, and Nonprofit Rate – $2,095

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Registration closes one week prior to the training, or when enrollments have reached maximum capacity, whichever comes first.
Another training will be offered August 31 – September 4, 2026. See more information here.
Questions to CNDR@uclawsf.edu.

Instructor

Adjunct Professor John Ford, BA LLB (UCT) is an experienced workplace mediator and soft-skills trainer. John studied law at the University of Cape Town before moving to Namibia, where he practiced from 1988 to 1995. Initially, he focused on representing survivors of human-rights abuses. After Namibian independence in 1990, his focus shifted to labor and employment law. John moved to California in 1996 and trained as a mediator. He has since successfully mediated hundreds of workplace disputes, and has worked with numerous teams to help them deal successfully with conflict.
John has provided training to thousands of employees at all levels in the workplace, across a wide range of industries. His workshops focus on the development of soft skills, such as communication, negotiation, facilitation, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, customer service and mediation. He is a past president of the Association for Dispute Resolution of Northern California (ADRNC), and was the managing editor of www.mediate.com from 2000 to 2011.

Cancellation Policy
For all CNDR events, cancellations on or before 30 days prior to the event will receive a full refund, minus an administrative fee of 7% of ticket price. Cancellations after 30 days prior to the event will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations on or after 5 days prior to the event will not receive a refund.
ADA Accommodations Statement
The University of California College of the Law, San Francisco is committed to making its facilities and events accessible in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need reasonable accommodations, please contact CNDR at 415-581-8941 or CNDR@uclawsf.edu, or the Disability Access Hotline at 415-581-4848 or DAH@uclawsf.edu at least two weeks before the event.
Use of Materials Notice
The UC Law SF Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) hereby irrevocably grants registrants/participants a limited, nonexclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free right and license to use materials provided and distributed by CNDR and/or UC Law SF in the course of the training herein for purposes of participation and personal/internal, non-commercial reference purposes.
Code of Conduct
The UC Law SF Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) is dedicated to ensuring that its events and gatherings are an inclusive, respectful, productive, and harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental ability, color, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, national origin, marital status or partnership status, pregnancy or lactation status, religion or creed, status as a veteran or active military service member or any other basis protected by U.S. federal, state, or local laws.
When participating in or attending a CNDR event, the following behaviors are expected:

Be present, timely, open-minded, and participate actively.
Act with respect and dignity towards everyone you encounter, including participants, staff, instructors, and coaches.
Be considerate and collegial in your speech and actions, valuing a diversity of views and opinions.
To support a participatory learning environment for everyone, be mindful of how much time you use (e.g. in discussions or Q&A sessions).
Behave in accordance with professional standards (such as your employer’s policies, or applicable law).
Alert on-premises security personnel and staff if you notice a dangerous situation or someone clearly in distress, or call 911 in case of an emergency.

Harassment, bullying, non-consensual physical contact, threats, microaggressions, intimidation, and/or insinuations that are hurtful or interfere with any other attendee’s experience or participation are examples of behaviors which are unacceptable and could be cause for removal from a CNDR event.

LAIC: Law & Artificial Intelligence Certificate
2026-03-02 12:00 - 2026-03-06 17:00 | 198 McAllister St., 198 McAllister St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
2026 Spring Program (March 2-6, 2026)

Join LexLab at the Epicenter of AI Innovation – UC Law SF Spring Program

With more than half of all global venture funding for AI startups flowing to companies headquartered in the Bay Area, San Francisco has become the global capital of AI innovation. UC Law San Francisco and LexLab invite you to the heart of “Cerebral Valley” for an intensive, in-person, weeklong course: Law & Artificial Intelligence.

The UC Law SF Law & Artificial Intelligence Certificate (LAIC) is offering a comprehensive, internationally focused training in this groundbreaking field, providing legal and compliance professionals with essential, globally relevant domain knowledge and practical skills.

Executive Director Nicole Ozer will be presenting on the AI privacy laws section on March 5.

If you are interested, learn more here: https://lexlab.uclawsf.edu/law-and-ai-certificate and visit here to learn more about the full schedule, faculty, application: https://www.uclawsf.edu/event/law-ai-certificate-program/

March 3 Lecture–A History of Immigration Law: How We Got Here
2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Edith Stone Room, 1249 Marin Ave, Albany, 94706, United States
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This is an off-campus event.

Certificate in Legal Research Program: Using Generative AI for Legal Research (Zoom)
2026-03-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom, San Francisco, CA, United States
Earn your Certificate in Legal Research – and a notation on your transcript – or just attend to learn about using generative AI for legal research. This session will take place on Zoom: https://uclawsf.zoom.us/j/91075557644 (passcode on Canvas).
You are free to attend as few or as many classes as you like; however, to complete the program, you must attend a minimum of 5 live classes and earn 100% on 12 online quizzes by the time you graduate. To find out more about the program, go to: https://www.uclawsf.edu/academics/library/legal-research-cert-program.

2026 Rutter Award Ceremony for Teaching Excellence
2026-03-11 12:30 | 200 ARC, Alumni Reception Center, 200 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
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** This is open only to current UC Law SF students, faculty, staff and alumni. This event is closed to the public audience or folks not affiliated with UC Law SF. **

Arbitration in Asia: Growth, Dynamism, and Innovation
2026-03-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Deb Colloquium Room, 333 Golden Gate, San Francisco, CA, United States
Arbitration in Asia: Growth, Dynamism, and Innovation

A distinguished panel of representatives from arbitration institutions in China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore will share insights on the growth and operations of four leading Asian arbitration institutions.

The Center for East Asian Legal Studies and the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution are pleased to welcome a distinguished panel of practitioners and representatives to share current insights on the operations and growth of four leading Asian arbitration institutions. Panelists will introduce key distinguishing features of their respective institutions, highlight arbitral innovations that are driving growth, and provide insights on career opportunities. Panelists include Miriam Pereira, Counsel and Co-Head of the International Dispute Resolution Practice Group (Tokyo), Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners, and Public Relations Officer and Advisory Board Member, Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA); Adriana Uson, Director & Head (Americas), Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC); Meg Utterback, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons and Former Council Member, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) (Proceedings Committee, Appointments Committee); and Patrick Zheng, Partner, Kingland Partners (Beijing & Irvine), Arbitrator of Shanghai Arbitration Commission and formerly, Deputy Dept Director/Case Manager for CIETAC in Beijing.

Moderator: Sally Harpole, International Arbitrator, CEALS Affiliated Scholar, JCAA Advisory Board Member, and former HKIAC Council Member.

Date: Wednesday, March 11, 12:30-1:30
Place: University of California Law, San Francisco, Deb Colloquium Room, 333 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, CA

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Light lunch served

UC Law Constitutional Quarterly Annual Symposium
2026-03-12 09:00 - 13:00 | 200 ARC, Alumni Reception Center, 200 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
Half-day symposium focused on Voting and Election Law. Three panels which will have guest attorneys and moderators. Lunch to be served after.

VC and PE: From Law School to the Deal Table
2026-03-12 12:30 - 13:30 | Alumni Reception Center, 200 McAllister St, San Francisco, 94102, United States
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Constitutional Democracy and Cookies
2026-03-12 12:30 - 13:30 | Dining Commons
Professor David Levine will be tabling this session. Please stop by!
