The California Rules of Professional Conduct (“CRPC”) included a new rule in 2018 that prohibits attorneys from participating in discrimination, harassment and retaliation in representing a client. It also prohibits discrimination in the law firm’s operations. Specifically, CRPC 8.4.1 provides:…
3 Reasons to Join Our Register of Experts
All of us have some type of expertise, even if we don’t use it in our everyday jobs. Sharing that expertise in The Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF) Register of Experts (ROE) can provide new opportunities professionally and financially.…
Considerations When Growing Your Solo or Small Law Firm
Solo and small law firms are subject to the same employment laws as any other type of employer. Consequently, when you grow your firm by adding attorneys and staff you need to pay attention to several considerations. First, will this…
Meet Your Environmental Regulators Reception Recap
On the warm evening of April 26th, the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) hosted the first Meet Your Environmental Regulators Reception in three years. We had over 100 guests join the Reception, including representatives of many environmental regulatory agencies:…