The first annual Law Rocks battle of the bands competition took place at The Independent, the night of June 13, raising over $22,000 to benefit San Francisco Bay Area charities. Five bands, including 12th Root of 2 and Def Piper…
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Former BASF President Nominated to Federal Court Bench
Lawyer Referral and Information Service Publishes FAQs Related to DOMA and How it Could Affect Your Clients
On June 26, 2013 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Section 3 of the Federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which defined marriage to be that between a man and a woman only, is unconstitutional. The Supreme Court also ruled…
BASF Applauds the U.S. Supreme Court for Striking Down California’s Proposition 8
BASF applauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on June 26 dismissing Hollingsworth v. Perry, which leaves intact the District Court ruling striking down California’s 2008 voter-approved Proposition 8 and opens the door to the resumption of same-sex marriages in the…
Nominations Now Being Accepted for 2014 Barristers Club Board of Directors
Farella Braun + Martel: Advancing the Right to Civil Counsel
Farella Braun + Martel celebrated its 50th anniversary last year by reaffirming its longstanding commitment to public service. This year, Farella has continued its tradition of service by joining the Justice & Diversity Center’s (JDC’s) Right to Civil Counsel…
What to do if your caseload is full or if a legal matter is outside the scope of your practice
More resources: For the community: Need an aviation accident attorney? Visit www.sfbar.org/lawyerreferrals/aviation-accident-attorneys.aspx for more information. Do you need a referral to an attorney for a different matter? The Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS) offers legal assistance from lawyers who are pre-screened for their…
Arnold & Porter Hosts In-House Counsel Mixer
BASF held its most recent in-house counsel mixer on Wednesday, June 5. The event was hosted by BASF Sponsor Firm Arnold & Porter. The evening was a huge success with in-house attorneys across all different industries in attendance. Guests included…
U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag to Keynote Barristers’ Annual Meeting November 8
BASF Sponsor Firm Bingham McCutchen Holds Women’s Retreat
Bingham McCutchen’s San Francisco office recently hosted an event that served as a forum for the firm’s Northern California-based women attorneys that focused on both advancing participants’ individual business and career development goals and exploring broader gender issues that women…
Berman DeValerio Joins Sponsor Firm Family
BASF is excited to welcome Berman DeValerio as its newest Sponsor Firm. Berman DeValerio handles class actions and other complex litigation, primary securities and antitrust lawsuits, on behalf of institutional investors and businesses nationwide. With 38 attorneys in San Francisco,…