October 2014

Destination Australia and Cambodia: Construction and ADR

During August I had a wonderful adventure in Australia and Cambodia lecturing at Melbourne University and researching construction and dispute resolution. As guest lecturer for a “Risk in Construction” class for Melbourne University’s Architecture Department, I conveyed my experience representing…

Affordable Legal Counseling Services: New and Senior Attorneys Can Benefit

At a recent Senior Section CLE seminar, former litigator Janet Sobel provided a fascinating description of her 14-year “counselor-at-law” practice, as well as practical advice on how to set one up. She is the author of “Insult to Injury—What Judges…

BASF Discounts & Offers Introduces Reliable Receptionist as Newest Member Benefits Partner

BASF welcomes member benefits partner Reliable Receptionist. BASF members now receive $50 off the initial base setup fee of $100 with a three-month agreement – plus, the seventh month of service is free with a six-month agreement. Reliable Receptionist provides…

BASF’s Military Assistance Program: Serving Those Who Have Served

In 1945, World War II veteran Raymond Weeks from Birmingham, Alabama, had the idea to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who had served in World War I. Three years before his death in 1985, the…

Legal Writing Tip: Communicating Effectively

Grammar debates can be epic to those who care. Can interface be used as a verb? Are double negatives really prohibited? Can “that” and “which” or “further” and “farther” be used interchangeably? Which side one lands on may be a…

Built For You – What's New at BASF in 2015

Our 2015 membership theme is Built For You: One Organization; Countless Possibilities. Today, we want to share some of the new projects and member benefits we have planned for the coming year. We hope you’re as excited as we are…

2015 Board of Directors and Secretary Announced

The Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF) Nominating Committee recently confirmed seven directors to serve on its Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee, chaired by immediate past President Chris Kearney, Keker & Van Nest, also confirmed Malcolm Heinicke, Munger, Tolles…

BASF’s Lawyer Referral Service recognized by ABA for ADA Compliance and Education Program

BASF’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) recently was awarded the American Bar Association’s Cindy A. Raisch Award for its program to better educate San Francisco merchants about their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and acquaint them with…

“Modern Family’s” Modern Drama

“Modern Family” might be on the top of the ratings, but its younger stars are in the dumps. The latest star in trouble is Sarah Hyland, who plays the eldest Dunphy daughter on the show. Hyland recently received a restraining…

Barristers Annual Meeting is Friday, November 7

The day long Barristers Annual Meeting allows attorneys and law students to mingle at BASF for a day of learning and networking.Download the annual meeting schedule and registration materials. More information can be found at www.sfbar.org/annualmeeting.

BASF Delegation to Conference of California Bar Associations Biggest in Five Years

The Conference of California Bar Associations (CCBA) held its annual 3-day conference in San Diego from September 12–14, meeting as it always does at the same time and place as the State Bar Annual Meeting. BASF sent a delegation of…

Ten Things You Don’t Know About Wine.com’s Bill Tomaszewski

BASF member Bill Tomaszewski has been General Counsel for Wine.com since 2004. Wine.com has modernized the way people learn about and buy wine. Check out these ten facts about our friend Bill. 1. I was born and raised in Jersey…

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