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Justice Policy Events

Past Events

Balancing the Needs of Requesting and Producing Parties: Getting E-Discovery Right Symposium
In December 2015, sweeping changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure’s discovery-related provisions went into effect with potentially broad implications for how litigants would operate in federal civil cases. Given the importance of these issues to litigation outcomes, and the effectiveness and efficiency of the civil justice system more broadly, the RAND Institute for Civil Justice will bring together leaders in the legal, judicial, academic, and policy communities for a symposium on this topic.
Oct 3, 2023
The Civil Legal Aid Crisis in Eviction Cases: Options and Opportunities
Please join the RAND Institute for Civil Justice, the Berkeley Law Civil Justice Research Initiative, and the Berkeley Judicial Institute as we seek to evolve the conversation surrounding the civil legal aid crisis and identify actionable strategies for change. [Washington, D.C.]
Jun 23, 2023
The Research Case for Hiring People with Criminal History Records: California in Focus
This exploration of nationally relevant research findings will seek input from attendees on how to most effectively communicate research findings to employers. [Virtual]
Feb 21, 2023
Psychedelics and Veterans' Mental Health
Join the RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute and the RAND Drug Policy Research Center for a discussion about how law and policy on the use of psychedelics are evolving and what that could mean for veterans grappling with mental health conditions. [Virtual]
Jan 19, 2023
Cyber: Prepare, Prevent, Mitigate, Restore
RAND researcher Jonathan Welburn participated in Cyber: Prepare, Prevent, Mitigate, Restore®, an educational symposium helping businesses and organizations tackle evolving cyber threats. The event was co-hosted by the Travelers Institute, RAND Corporation, and the California Asian Insurance & Financial Professional Association. Panelists and attendees discussed the current state of cyber threats, systemic cyber risk, and what companies, insurers, and governments can do to mitigate cyber risk.
Oct 13, 2022
Rethinking How Employers Understand Risk in Background Checks
Employers use criminal background checks to make hiring decisions, but lack guidance on whether or how to use that information effectively. This workshop brings together policymakers, social scientists, employee advocates, employers, and other thought leaders to discuss these issues. [Virtual]
Jun 16, 2021
Exiting Extremism: What Binds People to Extremist Groups and How Organizations Help Them Leave
What leads people to join violent extremist groups and how do they become deradicalized? This one-hour webinar will explore the forces that pull individuals to extremist groups, the binds that keep them connected, and why leaving can be so difficult. [Virtual]
Jun 2, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Liability and Compensation in the United States
Although serious vaccine injuries are very rare, the United States has two federal compensation systems for people who have been harmed from vaccines. In this webinar experts discuss how those who believe they are injured by COVID-19 vaccines can seek compensation for medical costs, work time, and other losses. [Virtual]
Apr 16, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Cross-Border Liability and Compensation 
Join a panel of experts to discuss the challenges in facilitating the global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and preventing concerns over liability and compensation from affecting the vaccine supply chain and the uptake of the vaccine by the public. [Virtual]
Dec 22, 2020
Opioid Litigation: What's New and What Does It Mean for Future Litigation?
More than 2,000 plaintiffs have now joined the largest civil trial in U.S. history: National Prescription Opiate Litigation (MDL 2804). In this virtual event, a distinguished group of attorneys, judges, and scholars will discuss the opioid litigation and its impacts on the future of mass litigation. [Virtual]
Oct 22, 2020
COVID-19 and the Courts
What impact has the COVID-19 pandemic had on the operation of courts? The RAND Institute for Civil Justice (ICJ) and the Berkeley Law Civil Justice Research Initiative (CJRI ) have assembled attorneys, judges, and scholars for a virtual event to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the court system. [Virtual]
Oct 1, 2020
Transforming the Driving Experience: Automated Vehicle Technologies and Human Attention
As automated driving technology develops, drivers will encounter a different roadway experience with changing risks. Will they understand how to use or monitor these new technologies? Will they be able to pay attention, when needed? Presented by the Travelers Institute, the RAND Institute for Civil Justice and the Traffic21 Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. [Pittsburgh, PA]
Nov 21, 2019
Career Prospects for People with Criminal Records Symposium
The Career Prospects for People with Criminal Records Symposium will explore policies and practices that help improve employment outcomes of people with criminal records. The symposium will feature keynote remarks from policy and practice professionals and presentations from experts on employment issues related to people with criminal records. [Washington, D.C.]
Oct 15, 2019
Expanding Education and Employment Opportunities for Inmates and Ex-offenders
Contributions to the Alumni Impact Fund are helping RAND researchers advance education opportunities and career prospects for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals. Join RAND for a brunch discussion with the current AIF recipients. [Santa Monica, CA]
Sep 21, 2019
Preparing for the Future of Fentanyl: Considerations for Congress in Tackling the Synthetic Opioid Crisis
The introduction of illicitly manufactured synthetic opioids like fentanyl to U.S. drug markets has presented new challenges for policymakers working to reverse this public health crisis. What do policymakers need to consider in their efforts to address this threat? [Washington, D.C.]
Sep 13, 2019
Solving the Opioid Crisis
Join us for a discussion with RAND experts who are working to model the comprehensive opioid ecosystem and help reverse the tide of this critical challenge. [Washington, D.C.]
Sep 12, 2019
Well-Being in the Los Angeles Legal Community
This RAND Institute for Civil Justice forum seeks to enhance the dialogue around attorney mental health and uncover actionable steps law firms and others can take to improve the well-being of those in the legal profession.
Sep 10, 2019