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BASF Environmental Section’s Environmental Attorney Program

Members of the Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF) Environmental Law Section shared their experiences as environmental attorneys with close to 100 law students from the University of California Berkeley School of Law and the University of San Francisco School…

December 2024 Members in the News

Ciarán O’Sullivan for the Board of Representatives of CLA Ciarán O’Sullivan, member of BASF’s Trusts and Estates, Litigation, and Solo and Small Firm sections, and former chair of BASF’s Trusts and Estates Litigation section, has been appointed to serve a…

Spoliation of Evidence: Ethical and Legal Ramifications

Technology continues to shape the way we practice law, as it has over the last half century. Evolving technological advancements, while welcome in some respects, tend to make it easier to alter or conceal evidence – whether intentionally or by…

Conflict of Interest – A Quick Review – CRPC 1.7

This article provides a brief overview of Rule 1.7 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct (CRPC), and a checklist for lawyers to review when addressing conflict of interest. Unlike former CRPC 3-310(c)(1), CRPC 1.7 does not contain the words…

November 2024 Members in the News

Davis Wright Tremaine Recognized by Best Lawyers Congratulations to Leader Circle firm Davis Wright Tremaine for its inclusion in the 2025 Best Law Firms rankings by Best Lawyers. The firm’s San Francisco office earned Tier 1 recognition in several key…

Will You Become a California State Bar Certified Provider of Mediation Services?

Pursuant to California Senate Bill 940 by Senator Tom Umberg, the State Bar of California will be offering certification to all individual mediators and mediation provider organizations, regardless of whether they or their panelists are lawyers. This is expected to…

Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Revolutionize Trial Court Litigation

Built on the industry’s largest US trial court database, Trellis AI delivers unparalleled insight and efficiency to legal teams LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Trellis launched Trellis AI, a powerful new legal productivity platform designed for the complex needs of trial court…

BASF Hosts 6th Annual WIN Conference

The Women’s Impact Network (WIN) No Glass Ceiling 2.0, part of the Bar Association of San Francisco’s Equality Committee, is dedicated to promoting gender equality within the legal field. This committee upholds the legacy of the No Glass Ceiling Taskforce…

October 2024 Members in the News

Jeffrey Theodore & Adam Cashman Named Top Trade Secret Lawyers of 2024 The Bar Association of San Francisco congratulates Jeffrey Theodore and Adam Cashman on being recognized as 2024 “Top Trade Secret Lawyers” by the Daily Journal – Adam’s third…

September 2024 Members in the News

Andrew Dawson Returns as Partner to Leader Circle Firm The Bar Association of San Francisco congratulates Leader Circle Firm, Keker, Van Nest & Peters on the exciting news of Andrew Dawson’s return as partner in their San Francisco office. With…

Reminder to Enact the California Workplace Violence Prevention Plan and Training for Your Firm or Your Clients

Though new California employment laws normally become effective on the first of the year, the California legislature occasionally passes important laws mid-year. Such is the case of the California Workplace Violence Prevention Plan requirements and related training. These laws went…

Meet Cliff Yin, a Devoted Mock Trial Coach for 30 Years

The Justice & Diversity Center’s Mock Trial Program, one of the Diversity Educational Programs, provides students in San Francisco’s high schools with opportunities to build their confidence, develop public speaking skills, and gain hands-on courtroom experience. The season begins with…

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