Transforming Legal Education for Inclusive Leadership

Angeli Patel is the Executive Director of the Berkeley Center for Law and Business (BCLB) at UC Berkeley School of Law. A seasoned leader with a background in federal government and innovation policy, Angeli has spent her career at the intersection of law, business, and social impact. Prior to BCLB, Angeli held senior roles at the White House Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where she helped shape policies that balanced economic growth with equity and sustainability. Since joining BCLB, Angeli has transformed the Center into a powerhouse of inclusive innovation. Under her leadership, BCLB has launched several first-of-their-kind programs at any U.S. law school, blending business law education with public impact, technological fluency, and sustainability. Her approach is grounded in a lifelong commitment to building an economic system that is both inclusive and sustainable, and she continues to educate and inspire the next generation of changemakers. Angeli is widely respected as a connector between regulators, technologists, students, and executives, earning her a reputation as both a strategic architect and a trusted translator across sectors.