Dr. Angeli Patel

Professor

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Biography

Angeli Patel is the Executive Director of the Berkeley Center for Law and Business at the University of California, Berkeley. She focuses on advancing corporate strategy, governance, and innovation within the rapidly evolving global landscape. Angeli is deeply engaged in UC Berkeley’s innovation ecosystem, serving on the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Council Advisory Board and the Open Innovation Squad at the Berkeley Haas School of Business. As a practicing attorney, she advises on artificial intelligence, sustainability, and governance related to corporate strategy. Angeli began her legal career at Jones Day in the mergers and acquisitions practice before joining the Sustainability & ESG Advisory Practice at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, where she advised clients on governance strategies to address climate and social risks. In addition to her legal work, Angeli is a startup advisor and entrepreneur with a passion for scaling businesses that align growth with social and political ecosystems. She launched an e-commerce business for women of color in 2021 and advises the Leadership & Development startup, Mandala.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.