November 2018

Justice & Diversity Center Announces 2019 Board of Directors

November 28, 2018 — San Francisco — The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) recently confirmed its 2019 Board of Directors. Doris Cheng, Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, will serve as president; Stuart…

Head Start Holiday Gift Program

BASF’s annual Head Start Holiday Gift Program has been providing holiday gifts to underserved Head Start students for almost 30 years. This year the need is great and we still have 300 students without law firms or legal departments sponsoring them. This…

Kyle Canchola Recognized Among Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Law & Policy

BASF Leader Circle firm member Kyle Canchola, Fenwick & West, was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list of leading lawyers and policymakers. Described as “a collection of bold risk-takers putting a new twist on the old tools of the trade,” the Forbes 30 Under 30…

Members Honored by Consumer Attorneys of California

BASF members Craig M. Peters, Altair Law, and David L. Winnett, The Veen Firm, were named Attorneys of the Year by Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC). Peters and Winnett were recognized for securing a nearly $15 million verdict against Mazda for a defective seat design that…

Jennifer Briggs Fisher Receives Margery Reed Professional Excellence Award

The Duane Morris Women’s Impact Network for Success (WINS) has honored BASF member Jennifer Briggs Fisher, a partner in the firm’s San Francisco office, with the Margery Reed Professional Excellence Award. The award recognizes Fisher’s efforts to advance women in the…

Justice: The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Please join me in celebrating #GivingTuesday by making a gift to the Justice & Diversity Center (JDC). There is strength in community and together we can make a difference! Your generosity allows JDC to provide legal services to more than…

BASF Supports the Statement of Chief Justice John Roberts Affirming the Importance of an Independent Judiciary

The Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) supports Chief Justice John Roberts’ statement that the “independent judiciary is something we should all be thankful for.” The Chief Justice is right. We have three separate but equal branches of government. An…

Thank you!

As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, we want to thank you for helping the Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) of the Bar Association of San Francisco respond to the needs of our community. With your support, we were able to provide…

Cyber Monday Online CLE Bundle Sale

Does your last name start with a letter between A and G? Take advantage of our 50% off Cyber Monday sale on Online CLE bundles! Save and earn your credits from the comfort of your home or office before your…

Five Members to Be Honored at Bar’s Annual Membership Luncheon on December 18

November 18, 2018 – San Francisco – Five members of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) will be honored with awards for their dedication to the organization in 2018. The following members are being honored with Awards of Merit:…

Legal Writing Tip: Bridge Your Paragraphs

A well-written piece of advocacy should be easy to read; the thoughts and ideas presented should flow seamlessly from one to the next. To achieve fluency, include in the first—usually topic—sentence of each paragraph (starting with the second in each…

Paralegal Corner: Compassion & Communication – Keys to Dealing with Challenging Clients

Clients in the throes of divorce generally do not project the best version of themselves. Some behave like overwrought toddlers who missed their naptime: They whine, lash out, reverse course, and demand constant attention. Some behave like this because it…

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