UCI Law Events

November 2009

Nov. 24: "Judaism and the American Constitution"
In this event organized by the UCI Jewish Studies Department, Dean Chemerinsky will discuss how Judaism has affected American constitutional law and the role of the Constitution in Jewish American life. 6 to 8 p.m. Humanities Gateway 1030. Event listing.
Nov. 26-27: Thanksgiving holiday - campus closed both days

December 2009

Dec. 2: “Coffee with Dean Chemerinsky”
Erwin ChemerinskyThe Dean's private time with students.
4-5 p.m.
Dec. 3: Guest Speakers Kelli Sager and Karlene Goller
The First Amendment attorneys will talk about current media law issues and how inside and outside counsel work together. Open to UCI Law students and faculty only.
Dec. 3: Deans Chemerinsky and Starr discuss the Supreme Court
The J. Reuben Clark Law Society Los Angeles Chapter hosts a luncheon featuring Dean Chemerinsky, Dean Kenneth Starr of Pepperdine School of Law and Hon. Milan D. Smith of the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth District. Noon at Latham & Watkins LLP, 355 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. Law students and society members free; BYU Management Society members $10; all others $20. Space limited; RSVP by Dec. 1 to jberumen@horvitzlevy.com or 818-995-5843. More details.
Dec. 4: Interview Skills Workshop/Panel
Organized by the Career Development Office for UCI Law students only. 12 to 1:30 p.m.

January 2010

Jan. 22: "Bend or Break: Tailoring the Patent System to Promote Innovation"
Dan BurkUCI School of Law presents a one-day conference that will consider technology and innovation policy related to the U.S. patent system. Topics of discussion include current legislative proposals for patent reform, the role of the Patent Office, the role of the court system and substantive changes in patent law that address recent critiques. Presentations by nationally and internationally recognized scholars from law, business, and economics, including UCI Law's Prof. Dan Burk, will consider historical, doctrinal, comparative, and empirical perspectives.