September 2018

Justice & Diversity Center Announces 2018 Recipients of Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarships

September 18, 2018 – San Francisco, California – The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) is proud to announce the 2018 recipients of its Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarships. Thanks to the generosity…

BASF Welcomes Newest Leader Circle Firm: Boies Schiller Flexner

The Bar Association of San Francisco welcomes its newest Leader Circle firm: Boies Schiller Flexner. Boies is a firm of internationally recognized trial lawyers, crisis managers, and strategic advisors known for their creative, aggressive, and efficient pursuit of success for…

BASF Members Recognized as Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Fintech Trailblazers by the National Law Journal

The following BASF members were included in the National Law Journal’s 2018 list of Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Fintech Trailblazers: Mitzi Chang, Goodwin; David Reidy, McGuireWoods; and Eric Sibbitt, O’Melveny & Myers.

Farella Braun + Martel Named a California Powerhouse by Law360

BASF Leader Circle firm Farella Braun + Martel was named a 2018 California Powerhouse by Law360. This is the third time Farella has been featured among Law360’s California Powerhouses in the past five years. According to Law360, the eight law firms selected…

Amee Mikacich Inducted as President of California Women Lawyers

BASF Leader Circle firm partner Amee Mikacich, Hinshaw & Culbertson, has been appointed President of California Women Lawyers (CWL). Mikacich was inducted in a ceremony at the CWL’s 44th Annual Dinner in San Diego, on September 13. Since 1974, CWL has promoted the advancement…

ABA Young Lawyers Division Recognizes BASF Members

The ABA Young Lawyers Division recently highlighted some of the best and brightest of its members with On the Rise-Top 40 Young Lawyers awards. Published in the September issue of ABA Journal, the list includes the following BASF members: Bryan…

Mindfulness Practice: Managing Everyday Stress by Cultivating Presence of Mind

Paralegal work can be extremely stressful. Beyond your regular assignments, you frequently deal with impossible deadlines and angry clients, all while performing secretarial, administrative and/or clerical work. Your mind is constantly pulled from one project to another, between work and…

Damali A. Taylor Appointed to San Francisco Police Commission

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of BASF member Damali A. Taylor, O’Melveny & Myers, to the city’s Police Commission. The mission of the Police Commission is to set policy for the Police Department and to conduct disciplinary…

Mock Trial Coaches Needed!

The Justice and Diversity Center (JDC) is gearing up for the 2018-19 High School Mock Trial Season, and we are seeking volunteer attorney coaches! As one of JDC’s diversity pipeline programs, the San Francisco County Mock Trial program works…

Daily Journal Recognizes Top Plaintiff Lawyers

The following BASF members were recognized by the Daily Journal in its list of 2018 Top Plaintiff Lawyers: Mary Alexander, Mary Alexander & Associates; Elizabeth Cabraser, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein; Joseph Saveri and Steven Williams, both of Joseph Saveri Law Firm.

BASF Member and DLA Partner Dean Fealk Hosted Indian Minister of Justice Ravi Shanker Prasad

On August 27, BASF Member and DLA Piper partner Dean Fealk hosted the Indian Minister of Justice, Ravi Shanker Prasad, for a business leader’s roundtable on India’s digital revolution, digital inclusion and opportunities for collaboration between Silicon Valley and India in areas of…

Pro Bono for the Soul: Consumer Debt Defense and Education Clinics

We know that law is a challenging profession and it can take a toll on your physical and emotional health, but volunteering even just a little bit of your time will…

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