UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)

UCLAS General Council Meeting
2025-02-12 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 333-101, 333 Golden Gate, San Francisco, CA, United States
UC Law Associated Students biweekly General Council meeting, open to all students.

Boutique & Midsize Firm Week: Plot Twist - Transforming Lives in Traditional Practice
2025-02-12 12:30 - 13:30 | 333-202

VGLS Valentine's Day Love Potions Event
2025-02-12 12:30 - 13:30 | 333-LL04
A fun lunchtime activity where students can make their own potions, with customizable flavors, colors, and labels.

General Body Meeting #1 Spring 2025
2025-02-12 12:30 - 13:30 | 200-123
First general body meeting of the Spring 2025 semester.

ADR Speaker Series - Spring 2025
2025-02-12 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-19 12:30 - 14:30 | 333-501 & Zoom
Join the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC Law San Francisco for a public talk series on a variety of dispute resolution topics.
The Spring 2025 ADR Speaker Series will include six influential thought leaders presenting new ideas and cutting edge research to members of the UC Law SF community and the general public. The ADR Speaker Series is held in conjunction with an Advanced ADR Colloquium course for students, taught in 2025 by CNDR Director, Professor Hiro Aragaki.
Talks will be held from 12:30pm to 1:30pm (PST) on selected Wednesdays. Lunch will be provided for the in-person events.
Moderator
Hiro Aragaki, Professor of Law and Director, Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR), UC Law San Francisco

REGISTER HERE

Schedule of Speakers

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 12:30-1:30pm (PT)
The Dynamics of Infrastructure Dispute Mitigation
Shahla Ali, Professor of Law, Associate Dean (International) and Director of the LLM Program in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution at the University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Law
In-person and via Zoom

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from 12:30-1:30pm (PT)
Dealing with International Dispute Resolution; Multiple Parties and Wicked Problems
Carrie Menkel-Meadow, Chancellor’s Professor of Law and Political Science, University of California, Irvine and A.B. Chettle Jr. Professor of Law, Dispute Resolution and Civil Procedure, Emerita, Georgetown University
Zoom only

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from 12:30-1:30pm (PT)
Settlementality
Jesse Bregant, Assistant Professor, University of Houston Law Center
Zoom only

Wednesday, February 19 2025, from 12:30-1:30pm (PT)
The Psychology of Lawyers in Litigation and Negotiation
Jean Sternlight, Professor of Law and Director of the Criminal Law, Justice & Policy Program at Texas A&M University School of Law
Zoom only

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 12:30 – 1:30pm (PT)
How Can Real Practice System Theory Help Attorneys and Mediators Improve Their Performance?
John M. Lande, Isidor Loeb Professor Emeritus at the University of Missouri School of Law
In-person and via Zoom

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 12:30 – 1:30pm (PT)
Joint Session or Caucus? Factors Related to How the Initial Mediation Session Begins
Art Hinshaw, Associate Dean for Experiential Learning, Faculty Director, Lodestar Dispute Resolution Center, Clinical Professor of Law, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
Zoom Only

MORE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE

ILSA Speed Networking
2025-02-12 18:30 - 20:30 | 200 ARC, Alumni Reception Center, 200 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
ILSA speed networking event with Iranian-American attorneys.

VAL-entine's Coffee Fundraiser Sale
2025-02-13 11:00 - 17:00 | Dining Commons
Support VALS by purchasing a coffee for your VAL-entine. $6 a cup. Sold on 2/13/25 from 11:00AM-5:00PM or until sold out Coffee will be sold in the law cafe dining area

A Conversation with Former D.C. Circuit Judge David Tatel About His Memoir on Blindness and Justice
2025-02-13 12:30 - 13:30 | 198 Auditorium
Join us for a conversation with former D.C. Circuit Judge David Tatel, moderated by Professor Zachary Price

Register Here

ELLSA's Valentine’s Day Hot Cocoa Wellness Event
2025-02-13 12:30 - 13:30 | 333-404, 333 Golden Gate, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
ELLSA is hosting a wellness event for students to come sip cocoa and chat about employment law, plans for the upcoming semester, and get to know our members while celebrating Valentine’s Day.

Boutique & Midsize Firm Week: Pioneering Practice Areas in Modern Law
2025-02-13 12:30 - 13:30 | 333-201 and 333-202

Conversation with Jamil Dakwar
2025-02-13 12:30 - 13:30 | 333-203, San Francisco, CA, United States
Join HRILO for a discussion with Jamil Dakwar, director of the American Civil Liberties Union’s (ACLU) Human Rights Program.

Valentines Fundraiser
2025-02-13 13:30 | Dobbs Atrium

Boutique & Midsize Firm Week: Reception
2025-02-13 17:00 - 19:00 | 333 Quad, 333 Golden Gate, San Francisco, CA, 94102

Reproductive Justice and Health Symposium
2025-02-14 09:00 - 14:30 | 333-LL01, 333 Golden Gate, San Francisco, 94102, United States
Three panels of speakers will discuss prevalent issues regarding reproductive justice, such as the disproportionate impact on women of color, the barriers that minors face, and the conflicts health care professionals face when trying to care for their patients

VITA Tax Clinic
2025-02-17 17:00 - 19:00 | CA
During the 2024 tax filing season, the UC Law SF Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) clinic provide free tax assistance to people who generally make $67,000 or less annually, or people with disabilities who need assistance in preparing their own CA and Federal tax returns. The assistance sessions 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 3, 2025, through April 14, 2025, excluding February 17 and March 3. 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.

Certificate in Legal Research Program: Using Generative AI (on Zoom)
2025-02-18 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 use generative AI for legal research. This session will take place on Zoom: https://uclawsf.zoom.us/j/98098446102
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.

Alvarez & Marshall Lunch and Learn
2025-02-18 12:30 - 13:30 | 333-LL01, 333 Golden Gate, San Francisco, 94102, United States
Learning about Alvarez & Marshall with lunch provided.

UC Law Christians Weekly Meeting
2025-02-18 12:30 - 13:30 | 198-205

Executive Power, Executive Orders, and the Rule of Law: A Community Conversation with UC Law SF Faculty
2025-02-18 12:30 - 13:30 | 200 ARC, Alumni Reception Center, 200 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States

Meet John Burris: “The godfather of police litigation”
2025-02-18 12:30 - 13:30 | 198-213
Professor Little and the Criminal Law Concentration proudly present:

Annual Trivia Fundraiser
2025-02-18 16:30 - 22:00 | Deb Colloquium Room, 333 Golden Gate, San Francisco, CA, United States
The Annual Trivia Fundraiser is the HJP’s flagship event which helps us to raise the funds necessary to send a delegation of students to Tapachula and Mexico City over Spring Break to meet with Haitian Asylum Seekers.

Communications And Entertainment Law Journal Spring 2025 Symposium: The Rise of Twitch Streamers and eSports
2025-02-19 12:30 - 13:30 | 200 ARC, Alumni Reception Center, 200 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
Live streaming has become a titan of industry in the last few years; from eSports, to gambling, to general entertainment. This new technological gold rush has ushered in a mountain of copyright/IP issues and developments in sponsorships/advertising. How do we proceed? What are things to look out for in this emerging sphere of entertainment?

MELS Networking Social Event
2025-02-19 18:30 - 21:00 | 333 Skydeck
An event for alumni and lawyers to meet our students and establish connections.

Chronically Online: Social Media Content Moderation's Struggle with the First Amendment
2025-02-20 08:30 - 17:00 | 198 Auditorium
Annual UCLJ symposium in tandem with the 6th Issue of the 76th edition. Focusing on content moderation and First Amendment issues.
Register for the Event

Trial Lawyers Association First General Body Meeting
2025-02-20 12:00 - 13:30 | 333 Skydeck
Join the Trial Lawyers Association for our first general body meeting of the semester! We’ll be gathering for a Zoom watch event featuring a panel discussion hosted by the Asian American Criminal Trial Lawyers Association (AACTLA) on how to land a graduate law clerkship at a public defender’s office. Panelists include speakers from the Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and Santa Clara County Public Defender Offices, offering invaluable insight for 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls interested in public defense. Come enjoy free food, meet fellow students interested in trial advocacy, and learn about upcoming opportunities with the Trial Lawyers Association. Whether you’re pursuing a career in public defense or just want to connect with like-minded peers, this is a great chance to get involved!

Trial Lawyers Association First General Body Meeting
2025-02-20 12:00 - 13:30 | 333 Skydeck
Join the Trial Lawyers Association for our first general body meeting of the semester! We’ll be gathering for a Zoom watch event featuring a panel discussion hosted by the Asian American Criminal Trial Lawyers Association (AACTLA) on how to land a graduate law clerkship at a public defender’s office. Panelists include speakers from the Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and Santa Clara County Public Defender Offices, offering invaluable insight for 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls interested in public defense. Come enjoy free food, meet fellow students interested in trial advocacy, and learn about upcoming opportunities with the Trial Lawyers Association. Whether you’re pursuing a career in public defense or just want to connect with like-minded peers, this is a great chance to get involved!
Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Skydeck
Free Food Provided RSVP is encouraged but not required.
See you there!

The Research Lab! Hosted by Law Librarian, Dean Deane
2025-02-20 12:30 - 13:30 | 333-403, San Francisco, CA, United States
Feeling a little lost in the world of legal research? Not sure where to begin with your writing assignment? Getting frustrated and procrasticleaning instead of working on your writing assignment? The Research Lab is here to help!
Join us on Thursday Feb 20th from 12:30-1:30 for a supportive hour of research skill-building. Receive Personalized Support: Bring your specific research questions and receive individualized guidance tailored to your writing assignment. We’ll help you develop the confidence and strategies you need to:

Navigate Legal Resources with Ease: Discover effective ways to explore legal databases and find the information you need.
Find Inspiration for Your Writing: Explore different research avenues and identify engaging topics that resonate with you.
Build a Strong Foundation for Your Arguments: Learn how to find credible and reliable sources to support your ideas and strengthen your writing.

Who Should Attend? All 2Ls working on a writing assignment. Where? 333-403
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/hz42rsjbwD For more information email

Sharks on the Quad
2025-02-20 15:30 - 19:00 | 333 Quad, 333 Golden Gate, San Francisco, CA, 94102
Please join UCLAS for Sharks on the Quad!

UC Law Business Journal Alumni Reunion
2025-02-20 17:00 - 19:00 | 333 Skydeck
UCLBJ reunion event with past and current UC Law Business Journal members.
