Kevin J. Chen - Attorney Candidate / Legal Assistant
Awaiting Admission to the California Bar
Profile:
Kevin J. Chen is a post-bar legal assistant with a robust background in technology law, health law, and civil rights. A recent graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, Kevin is currently awaiting admission to the California Bar, having already demonstrated a commitment to legal excellence throughout his academic and professional journey.
At Berkeley Law, Kevin distinguished himself as an Articles Editor for the Berkeley Technology Law Journal and held leadership roles in the Asian American Law Journal and the Healthcare and Biotech Law Society. These roles reflect his deep engagement with the intersections of law, technology, and healthcare, and his dedication to advancing these fields.
Kevin's legal experience spans various areas, from his time as a Summer Law Clerk at the Costanzo Law Firm, where he gained hands-on experience in employment and personal injury cases, to his work at the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley, focusing on health insurance coverage issues and advocacy for the Affordable Care Act. His analytical skills and commitment to justice were further demonstrated through his research on state policies regarding campaign finance and government ethics at the Political and Election Empowerment Project, as well as his work on police misconduct cases with the Texas Civil Rights Project.
In addition to his legal training, Kevin earned a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology with a concentration in Health Sciences from Rice University, where he was honored on the President's Honor Roll. Kevin is also technically skilled in Westlaw, Adobe InDesign, and iMovie, and is proficient in Mandarin Chinese.
Kevin's multidisciplinary approach, combined with his legal training and dedication to social justice, makes him an integral part of the Bay Legal team as he prepares for admission to the California Bar. His ability to navigate complex legal issues and his commitment to client advocacy are invaluable assets to the firm.
Education:
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Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2022
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, Berkeley, CA -
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Kinesiology, Health Sciences Concentration, 2019
Rice University, Houston, TX
Bar Admissions:
- Awaiting Admission to the California Bar