September 2015

Destination Law School Volunteer and Mentor Opportunities

Volunteers and mentors are needed for BASF’s Destination Law School (DLS) program. DLS provides information and resources about law school and the legal profession to diverse undergraduate students in colleges located in the Bay Area. The purpose of this program…

Law Library Partners with BASF to Offer Free Mediation Seminars

In July, BASF’s Bay Area Mediation Service and the San Francisco Law Library presented the first in a series of free lunchtime legal presentations on mediation. More than 25 attorneys and members of the public packed the library meeting room…

Gifts from Clients? Is it OK? Maybe

Gifts are generally given as an act of kindness, as a token of appreciation based on relationships. As attorneys, many of us have established long standing relationships with our clients over a number of years; and in some cases have…

October Bulletin Board: Our Members and Leaders Circle Firms Making Headlines

American Lawyer Magazine Names Top Pro Bono Firms The following Leader Circle firms were recognized by American Lawyer magazine as Top Pro Bono firms: Arnold & Porter; Morrison & Foerster; Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe; O’Melveny & Myers; DLA Piper; Latham…

Bail and the Criminal Justice System

When an individual gets arrested in the State of California they are routinely booked into jail. In many cases, there is no bail set until the accused has the opportunity to go before the judge. Based solely on accusations, bail…

The Veen Firm Wins First Place at Annual Diversity Bowl

More than 55 bowlers came out to Lucky Strike on August 10 to participate in the 2nd Annual Diversity Bowl. Bowlers and sponsors raised more than $11,000 for the Mock Trial program of the Justice & Diversity Center. The InVeencibles…

Adding Spouse to Title is Not Enough To Convert Separate Property to Community Property

In their wedding vows, couples commonly swear to stay married to each other “for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part.” Despite these idealistic intentions, it’s a sad fact of…

U.S. Supreme Court Preview – October 7

On Wednesday October 7, The Bar Association of San Francisco will present its 2015 U.S. Supreme Court Preview, hosted by the Appellate Section of the Barristers Club. The top-notch panel is composed of: Rory Little, UC Hastings College of the Law Jane…

Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Section Launched

The Bar Association of San Francisco is proud to announce the creation of its newest section on Cybersecurity and Privacy Law. The section was created to provide timely information and analysis regarding global developments in cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection…

David Abella and Danielle Coleman Honored at Barristers Club Diversity Reception

The Barristers Club hosted its 7th Annual Diversity Reception on Wednesday, August 26. More than 100 attorneys, judges, and law students gathered at BASF to honor David Abella, Hanson Bridgett and Danielle Coleman, Morrison & Foerster. The two were honored…

Charity Golf Tournament Registration is Open

Join us on October 23 for the 7th Annual Putting for the Pipeline Golf Tournament benefiting the diversity pipeline programs of the Justice & Diversity Center. Tournament highlights include: Lunch, door prizes, awards reception and BBQ dinner 100+ Bay Area…

Pro Bono Service Helps the Vulnerable and Improves the Administration of Justice

In March, the BASF Board of Directors issued a call to action encouraging all members and law firms to give back to our community through pro bono service. A set of pro bono pledges, one aimed at law firms, and…

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