Announcements from the Barristers Club at the Bar Association of San Francisco

The Barristers Club has named Tara L. Riedley as the 2008 Barrister of the Year, Award to be Presented at Annual Luncheon in December

Tara Riedley served as the 2008 Chair of the Judges Reception Committee which raised over $70,000 for the Barristers Club's community service, pro bono and professional development programs. The award is given in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the life of the Club, commitment to the ideals of legal justice and professional excellence, promotion of the Club's role in the legal community, leadership within the organization and motivation of other volunteers. Sadly Tara passed away in August 2008.

New Barristers Club Director Announced

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Photos from the Judges Reception Now Online

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Barristers Club Honors Judge David L. Ballati at Judges Reception
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Barristers Club Seeking Directors

The Barristers Club Board of Directors has six openings for 2008-2009. Directors determine the Club’s mission, set policy and procedures to fulfill the Club’s mission, and inform, support and motivate the membership in fulfilling the Club’s mission.

Candidates must be BASF members who were admitted to the bar January 1, 1999 or later. To be considered for a nomination, you must submit a statement no later than September 1, 2008. The statement should include your education and legal background, area of practice, your involvement with the Barristers Club, other bar associations, or community service organizations. You are encouraged you to include any other information that you believe will assist the committee in making an informed decision. Your statement should not exceed 350 words and should not include the names of endorsers. In addition, you may include your resume, if you like.

Please submit your statement to by September 1 to The Barristers Club, 301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111, or by fax at 415-477-2388, or by email to barristers@sfbar.org.

If you have any questions, please call Barristers Program Manager Dan Lavery 415-782-8000 x8708.

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Connecting with your peers
Attending networking events and continuing legal education seminars
Volunteer opportunities
Fundraising

View photos from the Barristers Club Open House on April 16

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Save the date for the Barristers Club First Annual Charity Ball in September

The Barristers Club presents its Crystal Ball on Saturday, September 20. The primary goal of this event is to collect suit donations to help students involved in the Law Academy program. The students are given internships in the legal field and are in need of work appropriate clothing. Proceeds from the event will help fund the School-To-College annual East Coast college trip and the annual state capital trip for Law Academy students. For more information, contact Kaelyn Romey at kaelyn_romey2006@yahoo.com.

Youth Programs Need Mentors
Volunteer with students at Balboa and Mission High Schools.
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