Biography

Name : David Oppenheimer

Professional Title : Clinical Professor of Law

Affiliation : University of California, Berkeley

Country : United States

Title of Presentation : Justice Education for First Year Law Students at Berkeley Law: The Student-Initiated Legal Services Projects

Short Bio : David Oppenheimer is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of Professional Skills at Berkeley Law (Boalt Hall). He teaches a foundational course on Civil Procedure and an advanced course on Leadership, Professional Responsibility and Entrepreneurial Skills. He serves as Vice Chair of the Pro Bono Committee of the International Law Section of the American Bar Association. His research focus is on civil rights, racism, and U.S. domestic and comparative anti-discrimination law.