Five Days at the Border with ILDP: Shifting Laws & Glaring Racism

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"For the migrant, homeland is the land that gives him bread." — Beato Scalabrini

BASF’s Legal Alliance for Reproductive Rights Grows 70 Firms Strong

70 firms have already joined the fight to defend the reproductive rights of those who are criminally or civilly prosecuted in the post-Roe reality.

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Lauding Law Academy’s 25 Years of Success

The law-focused program for high school students celebrates 25 years of success, with 85% of its graduates continuing to become attorneys.

Past BASF Presidents Reflect on Their Terms

In celebration of the Bar Association of San Francisco's 150th anniversary, we invited our past presidents to contribute short reflections on their tenure.

Benedicto Appointed to the SF Police Commission

After being a member of BASF's Criminal Justice Task Force for seven years, Kevin Benedicto has taken his talents to the City’s Police Commission.

President McNamara’s Column

Read 2022 BASF President Mary McNamara's column.

Checklist at the blackboard with copy space.

Check Out This Checklist For Writing Better Briefs

Ross Guberman's writing principles are timeless and still just as useful today, check them out here.

Judge Ethan P. Schulman with his wife, Tammy Edmonson, and daughter, Markita Schulman / Photo by Jim Block

Judge Schulman Honored at 38th Annual Barristers Club Reception

Judge Ethan P. Schulman Receives the Tara L. Riedley Barristers Choice Award.

Advice from Judge Schulman, Tara Riedley Barristers Choice Award Recipient

Courtney M. Brown recently had the pleasure of speaking with Judge Schulman about his career as an appellate attorney and a San Francisco Superior Court judge.

In-House Counsel Awards Gala Honors Achievements of Corporate Attorneys

Members gathered atop Salesforce Tower to congratulate our honorees, Matt Fawcett, Victoria Diana Baranetsky, Katie Colendich, Eva Almirantearena, as well as the Instacart and Lyft law departments.

18th Annual JDC Gala - Join Us In Person on Sept. 22

After almost three years of celebrating from a distance, we are thrilled to invite you to an evening of gourmet hors d’oeuvres, open bar, live music and dancing in person again!

BASF’s Diversity Summer Reception on Aug. 25

Established in 2007, the Annual Infiniti Reception is now back! The reception provides an opportunity for networking, meeting mentors, and appreciating the achievements of minority and LGBTQ partners in the Bay Area. Register now!