News & Events

  • Business Law Track for 1Ls & The CBL Scholars Program

    October 30 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

    Register in this link: https://www.uclawsf.edu/event/business-law-track-for-1ls-and-the-cbl-scholars-program/
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  • 4th VC-Backed Board Academy (VCBA)

    At Cooley NYC on October 28, 2025

    The VC-Backed Board Academy (VCBA) is a one-day executive education program specifically designed for board members of private venture-backed companies. 

    The program focuses on the unique corporate governance challenges faced by startup boards, including some of the following topics:

    Fiduciary Duties and Navigating Conflicts of Interest

    The Evolving VC Funding Landscape: Key Insights for Boards

    Managing Risk: AI,
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  • Crypto, Compliance & Governance: A Conversation with Candace Kelly

    CBL Lunch Speaker Series: September 25, 2025, @ 12:30pm | Alumni Reception Center

    You can register in this link: https://uchastings.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7arolBkQRSqJIWi
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  • CBL Kick Off & Happy Hour

    September 3, 2025 @ 4:00pm | Skydeck

    Register in this link: https://www.uclawsf.edu/event/cbl-kick-off-happy-hour/
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  • UC Center for Business Law SF | Annual Report 2024-2025

    June 2025

    You can read the full report in this link: CBL Annual Report 2024-2025
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  • Note from the Executive Director

    CBL Annual Report 2024-2025

    The UC Center for Business Law San Francisco continued its growth and momentum in 2024-2025, building on our core programs and expanding our reach.

    We hosted the second and third editions of the VC-Backed Board Academy (VCBA) in New York City (Nasdaq MarketSite, October 2024) and San Francisco (May 14,
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  • 3rd VC-Backed Board Academy (VCBA)

    At Cooley SF on May 14, 2025

    The VC-Backed Board Academy (VCBA) is a one-day executive education program specifically designed for board members of private venture-backed companies. 

    The program focuses on the unique corporate governance challenges faced by startup boards, including some of the following topics:

    Fiduciary Duties and Navigating Conflicts of Interest

    The Evolving VC Funding Landscape: Key Insights for Boards

    Managing Risk: AI,
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  • Venture Fund Representation: Insights from Leading Counsel

    CBL Lunch Speaker Series: Thu Feb 27, 2025 @ 12:30-1:30pm

    Register IN THIS LINK!
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  • VC-Backed Board Academy (VCBA) Prepares Startup Directors to Drive Growth and Innovation

    Nasdaq’s MarketSite in New York City’s Times Square buzzed with startup directors and industry leaders for the biannual Venture Capital-Backed Board Academy on Oct. 29, 2024, organized by UC Law SF’s Center for Business Law and sponsored by Cooley, Nasdaq and Woodruff Sawyer.

    Full article: https://www.uclawsf.edu/2024/11/18/vcba-nyc/

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  • 2nd VC-Backed Board Academy (VCBA)

    At Nasdaq’s MarketSite in NYC on Oct 29th, 2024

    The VC-Backed Board Academy (VCBA) is a one-day executive education program specifically designed for board members of private venture-backed companies. 

    The program focuses on the unique corporate governance challenges faced by startup boards, including some of the following topics:

    Fiduciary Duties and Conflict of Interests in VC-Backed Companies

    Board Functions and Preparing for and Running Board Meetings

    Exits and Liquidity Trends in VC-Backed Companies

    Startup Compensation

    Cross-Over Investors in the Boardroom

    Difficult Conversations and Going Out of Business

    Board Composition and Structure

    *Please note that the program is limited to board members of venture-backed companies including investors,
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