JDC News Archives

A Conversation with Justice Liu on Asian Americans in the Law

California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu and a panel of leading Asian American lawyers presented an interesting and inspiring discussion yesterday, centered on the recently released report, A Portrait of Asian Americans in the Law. Co-authored by Justice Liu and…

Groundbreaking San Francisco Measure Guarantees Counsel to Tenants Facing Eviction

Armando Vazquez, a fifty-one-year-old restaurant server, was surprised in March when his landlord gave him two options-pay twice as much in rent or find a new place to live. “That was so frustrating. If we have to move out of…

Kitty’s Corner: Reflections on a Summer Fellowship at the Bar Association (part 2)

Kitty Zeng is a high school student at Balboa High School in San Francisco, where she takes part in Law Academy. Established in 1997 by then Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) President Judge…

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…

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…

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…

Coblentz Helps Local Nonprofits Navigate Real Estate Issues

The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) extends its gratitude to Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass for their amazing commitment to pro bono. On July 24, JDC’s Community Organization Representation Project (CORP) partnered with Alan Gennis and Misti Schmidt from Coblentz…

Law Academy Seeks Volunteer Mentors

We are looking for volunteers to mentor students in the Law Academy program at Balboa High School. Established in 1997 by then Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) President Judge Jeffrey Ross, the San Francisco Law Academy is a program…

Kitty’s Corner: Reflections on a Summer Fellowship at the Bar Association

Kitty Zeng is a high school student at Balboa High School in San Francisco, where she takes part in Law Academy. Established in 1997 by then Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) President Judge Jeffrey Ross, San Francisco Law Academy…

Immigration Advocates Exploring Further Legal Action Against ICE’s Abrupt Transfers of Detained Immigrants

August 30, 2018 – San Francisco, California – As concerns continue to rise over ICE’s sudden transfer of detained immigrants from the West County Detention Facility, immigrant rights groups have begun taking legal action. In response to these developments, an alliance of…

JDC Tax Project Offers New CLE Trainings and Pro Bono Opportunities

The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) is offering new opportunities to volunteer with our Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic! JDC’s Tax Project has begun offering free CLE trainings for those interested in working with low-income taxpayers. After attending the training, attorneys will…

Family Law Volunteer Helps People Move Their Lives Forward

The Justice and Diversity Center (JDC) would like to show our great appreciation for Tanya Brown, a family law and civil litigation attorney who regularly volunteers with JDC’s Family Law Project, assisting low-income individuals and families with matters such as…

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