BASF has a full lineup of MCLE courses, mixers and networking events this month. If you missed a program, check out the Webcast Replays and get caught up any time that is convenient for you. To register for an event, vist the BASF Events Calendar.
Upcoming conferences and events from the Bar Association of San Franicisco.
MCLE & Professional Development Events Mixers and Networking Save these Dates Webcast Replays
The The Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section and Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Litigation Subsection presents
Bay Area “Quirks”
| Date | Tuesday, April 6, 2021 |
| Program | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. |
| MCLE | 1 Hour |
The “unwritten” local rules, quirks, and preferences of San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo, Alameda, and Santa Clara Probate Departments.
The Securities Litigation Section presents
Supreme Court Update – Securities Litigation at the Supreme Court
| Date | Tuesday, April 6, 2021 |
| Program | 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. |
| MCLE | 1 Hour |
Wall Street Journal Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin, former Assistant to the Solicitor General Elaine Goldenberg, and prominent appellate advocate Peter Stris join in a conversation with moderator and securities litigator Ivy Ngo about securities issues the Supreme Court has recently addressed, is currently considering, and may be taking up soon. The discussion will highlight the Goldman Sachs case, which will be argued on March 29, 2021.
The Solo & Small Firm Practice Section of the Barristers Club and Environmental Land Use and Real Estate Section of the Barristers Club present
SB 91: Examined and Explained
| Date | Thursday, April 8, 2021 |
| Program | 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. |
| MCLE | 1 Hour |
An onslaught of emergency orders and regulations aimed to protect tenants from evictions during the pandemic has brought about significant changes to rental housing laws.
On January 29, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 91, extending the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act. This legislation, among other things, provides rental assistance funding, and enhanced eviction protections for tenants who have been financially impacted by Covid-19. This program takes a deep dive into SB 91, what it means, and how to navigate the new law.
The Arbitration Section presents
FinTech 101: Regulatory, Privacy and Corporate Considerations for FinTechs
| Date | Tuesday, April 13, 2021 |
| Program | 12:00-1:15 p.m. |
| MCLE | 1 Hour MCLE |
Topics
- The regulatory framework FinTechs should be aware of when operating in the space
- Privacy considerations since data and the treatment of data are often at the center of a FinTech’s business model
- General corporate considerations to keep in mind for any emerging growth FinTech company
Sponsored By
The Law Student Committee of the Barristers Club presents
Navigating the Remote 2021 California Bar Exam
| Date | Wednesday, April 14, 2021 |
| Program | 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. |
| MCLE | N/A |
This panel will discuss the remote California bar exam and what exam takers can do to prepare for the online test format. The panelists are recent bar passers from Bay Area law schools who took the September 2020 bar exam. They will share their insights, tips, and experiences with taking the remote exam.
The Litigation Section of the Barristers Club presents
The Future of Free Speech on the Internet
| Date | Tuesday, April 20, 2021 |
| Program | 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. |
| MCLE | 1 Hour |
This program will address the intersection of law and online content, including protections for content hosts under Section 230 (Communications Decency Act), the First Amendment and state action doctrine after Manhattan Community Access Corp. v. Halleck and Prager University v. Google, the role of private adjudications of content moderation including The Oversight Board (Facebook & Instagram), and approaches for litigators addressing these issues for their clients. And will Facebook and Twitter keep Donald Trump banned?
The Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section presents
One Year Into COVID-19: Trends and Forecasts in Commercial Restructurings
| Date | Tuesday, April 20, 2021 |
| Program | 4:00 – 5:15 p.m. |
| MCLE | 1 Hour |
Two chapter 11 practitioners and an asset-based financier explain general trends from the past year of the pandemic, and offer a look ahead for what to expect in 2021.
The Art Law Section presents
Art, Work, and the Law: Navigating the Employee-Independent Contractor Distinction in the Arts
| Date | Tuesday, April 21, 2021 |
| Program | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. |
| MCLE | 1 Hour |
Art organizations, artists, and art-world professionals have been forced to adapt to AB5 since its adoption in 2020. Through the lens of four practitioners in the art law and employment spaces, hear more about the challenges posed by AB5, the uncertainties that the law can cause, and best practices for compliance.
The Wellness Committee of the Barristers Club presents
Mindfulness and the Practice of Law
| Date | Wednesday, April 21, 2021 |
| Program | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. |
| MCLE | 1 Hour in competence issues |
Judi Cohen, Emily Bruce, and Kristen Holmquist bring their unique perspective on mindfulness in the law to engage in a dialogue regarding the importance of self-care practices in maintaining lawyer well-being and competence. Learn how to avoid burnout by embracing strong emotions, finding satisfaction in the legal practice, engaging in mindfulness both in our practice and our lives, and how to promote an inclusive legal culture and community.
The Family Law Section presents
A Look Inside the San Francisco Child Welfare System
| Date | Thursday, April 22, 2021 |
| Program | 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. |
| MCLE | 1 Hour |
Demystify and understand the child welfare system.
The Litigation Section presents
Neuroscience of Memory in the Courtroom
| Date | Thursday, April 22, 2021 |
| Program | 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. |
| MCLE | 1 Hour |
From witness testimony to jury deliberations, memory is a critical part of our trial system. This panel will discuss the development of scientific research regarding memory, the role of technology in understanding memory, and the practical implications on trials.
The Litigation and Solo & Small Firm Practice Sections of the Barristers Club present
Mental Health Examinations in Litigation
| Date | Tuesday, May 4, 2021 |
| Program | 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. |
| MCLE | 1 Hour |
This seminar will address the nuts and bolts of pre-trial/arbitration hearing mental health examinations of plaintiffs. Participants will hear both the defense and the prosecution’s perspectives on when a plaintiff may be required to undergo a mental health examination and the permissible scope of such an examination. Participants will also hear about real-life cases and the role of the plaintiff’s mental health examination in the outcome of the litigation.
The Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section and Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Litigation Subsection presents
Gifting With and Administering Cryptocurrency
| Date | Tuesday, May 4, 2021 |
| Program | 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. |
| MCLE | 1 Hour |
This presentation addresses the benefits and challenges of gifting cryptocurrency and issues that arise in administering trusts with cryptocurrency. This presentation also provides a general overview of cryptocurrency, including the tax treatment of cryptocurrency and recent IRS developments.
The Intellectual Property & Internet Law Section of the Barristers Club presents
Hot Topics in European IP Law
| Date | Wednesday, May 5, 2021 |
| Program | 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. |
| MCLE | 1 Hour |
A discussion of developments in patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret law in Europe and the UK, and how these developments affect companies and practitioners in the US.
The Immigration Law Section of the Barristers Club presents
Updates and Changes to the H-1B Lottery for USCIS FY2022
| Date | Tuesday, May 11, 2021 |
| Program | 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. |
| MCLE | 1 Hour |
The H-1B has been in the news–a lot lately. Learn all about the latest updates, litigation, and how the H-1B lottery will work this spring. Get the most recent information about this H-1B system with administrative and presidential administration changes.
The Labor and Employment Section of the Barristers Club presents
Political Speech in the Workplace
| Date | Tuesday, May 4, 2020 |
| Program | 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. |
| MCLE | 1 Hour |
Although the 2020 election cycle has ended, employees and employers continue to grapple with their rights and obligations related to political speech in the workplace. This panel will discuss emerging issues relating to political speech and employment law from the perspective of an employee-side attorney, a management-side attorney, and an NLRB attorney.
Restorative Justice Practices for Mediators
| Dates | May 13-14, 2021 |
| Program | 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. each day |
| MCLE | No MCLE Provided. |
This 8-hour experiential training will provide a foundation and understanding of Restorative Justice as a philosophy and the practices involved. It is designed to teach mediators how to implement Restorative Practices in their facilitations and mediations with their clients.
The Solo and Small Firm Section presents
How to Collaborate with Others as a Solo or Small Firm -Ethical and Practical Considerations
| Date | Tuesday, May 25, 2021 |
| Program | 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. |
| MCLE | 1 Hour in Legal Ethics |
This program will address common ethical issues and practical considerations for collaborating with other attorneys or independent contractors.
Allyship and the Legal Profession in 2021
A roundtable discussion with female law firm owners on how to support diversity and inclusion efforts in the legal industry.
| Date | Wednesday, May 26, 2021 |
| Program | 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. |
| MCLE | 1 Hour in Recognition and Elimination of Bias |
Topics
- Why recognizing racial disparity in law and pursuing meaningful allyship is so important in 2021
- How these women-founded law firms are leading the way in allyship so as to support other women, minorities, and/or intersectional individuals in the ownership of law firms and, more broadly, in the practice of law
- What has worked versus not worked in terms of diversity and inclusion efforts, and what needs to change in order to achieve more racial and gender parity in law
The Probate Litigation Subcommittee of the Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section presents
Recent Developments and Current Topics in the San Francisco Probate Court
| Date | Wednesday, June 2, 2021 |
| Program | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. |
| MCLE | 1 Hour in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law Specialization Law |
Topics
- Probate Department update (staffing, budget)
- Changes to policies and procedures
- Practice Tips for Guardianship and Conservatorship Appointment Petitions
The Paralegal Section presents
Annual Paralegal Conference Symposia – 2021
| Part 1 | Friday, June 4, 2021 |
| Part 2 | Friday, October 8, 2021 |
Registration is open. More details will be available soon.
The Family Law Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco cordially invites you to attend
The View From the Bench:
The Annual State of the Unified Family Court Address
| Date | Thursday, September 23, 2021 |
| Program | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. |
| MCLE | 1 Hour |
Please join us as the judicial officers share their views on the present status of the court, as well as entertain questions from practitioners on issues related to family and juvenile law.
Future Events – Save these Dates
The Barristers Club presents
37th Annual Judges Reception
| Date | Thursday, July 29, 2021 |
| Event | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
Each year, the Barristers Club invites San Francisco judges to an Annual Judges Reception for an evening of mingling with new lawyers of the Barristers Club. The reception provides a unique opportunity for associates, summer associates, and law students to meet judges in an informal setting.
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Email barristers@sfbar.org
Justice & Diversity Center’s Annual Gala 2021
| Date | Wednesday, September 22, 2021 |
| Event | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
Barristers Club Annual Meeting
| Date | October 7, 2021 |
| Event | Half-day conference |
The Barristers Annual Meeting is a half-day conference designed for attorneys within their first ten years in practice. The agenda will be released in the coming months.
Womens’ Impact Network
| Date | November 18, 2021 |
| Event | Conference |
Mixers and Networking – April 2021
Upcoming Mixers and Networking Events from the Bar Association of San Francisco
The Barristers Club Judges Reception Committee invites you to join
Judges Reception Committee Planning Meeting
| Date | Thursday, April 8, 2021 |
| Event | 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. |
Join the Planning Committee for the 37th Annual Judges Reception!
Each year, the Barristers Club hosts the Judges Reception to honor locally based state and federal judges. The event provides Barristers (law students and attorneys in their first ten years of practice) and other non-Barrister attorneys with a unique opportunity to meet and interact with members of the bench in an informal setting. The Judges Reception is a critical fundraiser for the Barristers Club. It is also the occasion for the presentation of the Tara L. Riedley “Barristers Choice” Award to one Bay Area judge in recognition of their outstanding efforts to educate and develop newer lawyers.
The Social Events and Networking Committee of The Barristers Club presents
The Barristers Annual Meeting Committee presents
2021 Barristers Annual Meeting: Planning Committee Meeting
| Date | Monday, April 12, 2021 |
| Event | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. |
The Barristers Club invites all Barristers Club members (attorney’s in their first 10 years of practice) to join the planning committee for the 2021 Barristers Annual Meeting (BAM).
BAM is an annual half day conference which features CLE panels and presentations that highlight practical skills for attorneys in their first 10 years of practice and law students. BAM provides Barristers and non-Barrister attorneys with a unique opportunity to meet and interact with other members of the legal community, including seasoned attorneys, judges, law school professors, and law students. In addition to networking, BAM gives attendees the opportunity to receive CLE credit by attending various presentations. The 11th Barristers Annual Meeting will be held on October 7, 2021.
The Family Law Section presents
The Family Law Section Spring Social
| Date | Tuesday, April 13, 2021 |
| Program | 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. |
Do you miss having informal chats with your colleagues at social functions?
This won’t be your average Zoom meeting. The Remo platform presents as a party layout and you can see who is in each room and move from room to room to “hang out” with various groups.
Sponsored By
Katie Fones, Realtor/Attorney
The Intellectual Property & Internet Law Section & Litigation Section of the Barristers Club present
Barristers IP & Litigation Virtual Trivia
| Date | Thursday, April 15, 2021 |
| Event | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. |
Join your colleagues for four rounds of trivia curated by a live quizmaster and MC. Test your knowledge on a variety of topics, including entertainment, music, sports, history, pop culture, and maybe a Twombly question here and there. Yes, there will be scoring, and the winner will receive unlimited bragging rights. Form a trivia team in advance with your friends and colleagues, or join a team on the spot.
Sponsored By
The Solo and Small Firm Section presents
Solo and Small Firm Section Spring Virtual Mixer
| Date | Thursday, May 6, 2021 |
| Event | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
Please save the date on May 6, 2021, at 5:00 pm for a Spring event with your fellow members of the Solo and Small Firm Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco.
We will gather remotely (Zoom info will be circulated closer to the event), and we invite you to join a relaxed evening of trivia and laughs.
Sponsored By
Speed Networking
| Date | Thursday, May 27, 2021 |
| Event | 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. |
Speed networking gives you the opportunity to meet new people and make beneficial connections in the legal community in a friendly and low-stress environment.New attorneys and law students are invited to mix and mingle with prominent attorneys and talk with them about their work and career paths. Come network with lawyers from all sectors of the law.
Sponsored by
The In-House Counsel Section presents
Women’s General Counsel Luncheon
| Date | Wednesday, August 11, 2021 |
| Luncheon | 12:00 – 1:45 p.m. |
Please join us for the Bar Association of San Francisco’s Women’s General Counsel Luncheon sponsored by the In-House Section. This is a unique opportunity to build relationships with fellow female general counsel in the Bay Area.
This event is sponsored by Alston & Bird.
Art is Alive in San Francisco!
Join Us on a Wellness Walk on a Sunday morning.
| Date | Sunday, August 15, 2021 |
| Event | 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (Rain or Shine) |
The Lilac Mural Project was founded by Mission Art 415 over 10 years ago. The tours are professionally curated by the founders who meet and observe many of the artists spray and brush painting their artwork. Mission Art 415 are strong supporters of the art community, they bring the art alive with their insightful knowledge of the artists, their styles and the local art community.
Appellate Law Section Roundtable Discussions
Monday, April 12, 2021 (Q&A with Associate Justice Tracie L. Brown)
Solo & Small Firm Section Roundtable Discussions
April 2021 Webcast Replays
Upcoming Online Learning Opportunites from the Bar Association of San Francisco
Labor and Employment Bundle
MCLE: Up to 4 Hours
Programs
- Discovery and the Data Revolution
- Employment in the Time of Coronavirus: Addressing Key Employment Law Questions for Employers and Workers During—and After—Shelter-In-Place
- “Return to Work” Discrimination Issues During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Workers’ Compensation: Basics for Small Businesses
Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Bundle
MCLE: Up to 4 Hours of which 1 Hour is in Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Specialization
Programs
- Caregivers: The Essential Worker – Protect the Elder Before, During, and After Services are Rendered
- A Trustee’s Tale: What Corporate Fiduciaries Wish Drafting Attorneys Would Consider and Discuss with Their Clients
- Annual Luncheon to Honor the San Francisco Probate Court – 2020
- Unpacking the Election Results: A Review of the New President’s Tax Plan, and the Status of Proposals in California to Impose a Wealth Tax, Increase Income Taxes and Overhaul Proposition 13
Appellate Bundle
MCLE: Up to 4.5 Hours of which 3.5 Hours is in Appellate Specialization
Programs
- The Impact of Justice John Paul Stevens (C-SPAN Spotlight)
- COVID and the Constitution: Renowned constitutional law experts will discuss issues involving constitutional law and the COVID-19 pandemic
- Supreme Court’s LGBTQ Discrimination Decisions, Hot off the Press
- State of the Appellate Courts: Latest updates from the California Court of Appeal, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and California Supreme Court on the “new normal”
2020 Paralegal Conference: Ethics & Wellness
MCLE: Up to 5 Hours of which 4 Hours is in Legal Ethics
Programs
- California Rules of Professional Conduct and Ethical Implications During the Pandemic
- Mind Your Ethics and Make Your Best Record
- Ethics in Everyday Practice
- The Ethical Retrieval of Records
- From Frazzled to Focused
Real Property Bundle
MCLE: Up to 5 Hours
Programs
- New and Proposed COVID-19 Tenant Protections
- Hot Topics for the Real Estate and Small Firm Practitioner: Rent Ordinance Amendments, AB 1482, Entity Structure, and AB 5
- State of the Real Property Courts: Judge Haines and Olga Grecova of San Francisco Real Property Q&A Presentation in the Era of COVID-19
- Real Estate Brokerage During These Extraordinary Times
- The Intersection of CEQA & the Cannabis Industry How the California Environmental Quality Act Can Mitigate the Environmental Impacts of Legal Cannabis in California
- Advising California Cannabis Companies: History of Cannabis Regulations and Current State of Industry in 2020
- What Could Go Wrong? Navigating the New Ethics Guidelines for Advising Cannabis Clients
- Cannabis Harvest Contracts: Best Practices and What to Watch Out For
Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Bundle
MCLE: Up to 4 Hours of which 2 are in Bankruptcy Specialization
Programs
- How Did We Get Here? Mass Torts and Bankruptcy
- Walks, Talks, and Smells Like Fraud: Ponzi Schemes in Bankruptcy
- Recent Developments in Business Bankruptcy – 2020
Tax Bundle
MCLE: Up to 4 Hours
Programs
- Beware the BOE-100-B Filing Requirement
- Navigating the Tax Implications of COVID-19: A review of the CARES Act and other taxpayer relief announced by the IRS
- COVID-19 Tax Relief: What Every Business Owner Should Know
- Mobilizing Charitable Funds When Disaster Strikes: Federal Tax Law Issues
Family Law Bundle
MCLE: Up to 4 Hours
Programs
- QDROs in Volatile Markets
- Virtual Hearings: Making It Real
- Navigating a Complex Divorce: Financial Planning with Complicated Assets
- Consensual Dispute Resolution in Family Law Matters: Mediation, Collaborative Divorce, & Private Judging
Environmental Law Bundle
MCLE: Up to 4 Hours
Programs
- Environmental Crisis Management & Incident Response
- Greenhouse Gas Emission Impacts in CEQA & NEPA Environmental Review: Recent developments and a look ahead
- The Supreme Court’s County of Maui Decision: What It Means and What’s Next
- What Environmental Attorneys Should Know About Bankruptcy Law
All information accurate as of the publication date.
Prices increase $10 the day of an in-person CLE seminar
For more information, and to register for an event, visit the events calendar.
