October 2017

Social Work Volunteer Enables JDC to Provide Holistic Services to Community

The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) is pleased to acknowledge Michael Carnevale, a dedicated Master of Social Work candidate who volunteers at its Legal Advice and Referral Clinics (LARC). Because of Carnevale’s commitment, clients at the walk-in clinics get critical…

Potential Conflicts to Keep in Mind When Insurers Agree to Defend Your Client

One of the main reasons policyholders purchase liability insurance is to ensure that they have an insurer-funded defense in the event of a potentially covered lawsuit. But when an insurer pays for a policyholder’s defense, it can raise certain conflicts…

Navigating the Legal Workplace to Land Your Dream Job

In May, BASF’s Paralegal Section hosted a CLE presentation titled “Navigating the Legal Workplace” covering a wide range of topics: effective resume writing and interviewing techniques; self-promotion; office politics; and working through implicit biases. Panelists included two members of the…

Legal Writing Tip: Counter a Multitude of Misstatements with Paralipsis

As we discussed last month, the deflating opener, also called the swift rejoinder, can take the wind out of an opposing brief replete with insults and overblown rhetoric—in one or two paragraphs. In a similarly efficient fashion, a paralipsis can…

Hasselhoff Underwater, Asks Court for Life Preserver

David Hasselhoff’s superstar days of driving a fancy Trans Am and frolicking on the beach have passed, and he is asking his ex-wife of sixteen years, Pamela Bach – also a former television regular – to get a job or…

Gloria Chun Named JDC’s Pro Bono Legal Services Director

The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) recently announced that JDC Pro Bono Manager/Supervising Attorney Gloria Chun was promoted to its Director/Managing Attorney of Pro Bono Legal Services. She succeeds Mairi McKeever, who recently left after 15 years at JDC. Chun…

Tips for Solo and Small Firms: How to Treat Your Vendors

Vendors, like trial consultants, private investigators and court reporters, are critical to your law practice. As the owner of a solo and small law firm, you’re likely the person interacting directly with vendors. Having the right vendors will help with…

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

Bruns Farella Braun + Martel Client Services Director Honored Leader Circle firm Farella Braun + Martel’s Director of Client Services David Bruns was recently inducted as a Fellow in the College of Law Practice Management. The College of Law Practice…

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

The Daily Journal Announces Top 100 Lawyers in California The following BASF Members were included on the Daily Journal’s list of “Top 100 Lawyers in California:” Michael Bien, Rosen Bien Galvan & Grunfeld; Elizabeth Cabraser, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein;…

Gala Raises $360,000+ for JDC Pro Bono and Diversity Programs

Over 400 members of the legal community were in attendance to celebrate the work of the Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) of The Bar Association of San Francisco on September 28 at JDC’s Annual Gala. The gala raised more than…

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

Daily Journal Announces Top IP Lawyers Anderson Berta Bettinger Chapman Durham Durie Ferrall Hollander Klaus Lemley Mehta Miller Polizzi Rhodes Snyder Van Nest Ward Williams Wu The Daily Journal recently announced its 2017 list of top Intellectual Property Lawyers and…

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

Daily Journal Announces Top Plaintiff’s Attorneys Cabraser Fastiff Gibbs The following BASF members were included on the Daily Journal’s list of “Top Plaintiff Lawyers” in 2016: Elizabeth Cabraser and Eric Fastiff, both of Lieff Cabraser Heimann &…

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