Thank you to former staff members and interns who continue to support the important work of the Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) through volunteering! Big shout outs to 2015 Outstanding Volunteers in Public Service recipients Kyle Bassman, Nick Baran, Serene…
LGBT Youth Project Volunteers Visit Local High School to Inspire Students to Pursue a Legal Career
On April 19, Paul Sousa, Kate Svinarich and Tami Fisher volunteered for the LGBT Youth Project’s visit to Downtown High School. The volunteers met with approximately 30 students across three school organizations, including the debate team and the school’s Gay…
Job Shadowing Program Expands in 2016
More than 80 people attended the Open Doors 1L Job Shadow Program thank you reception at Schiff Hardin. The reception was held to thank the more than 30 host employers and 34 1L student participants from University of San Francisco…
Mock Trial Season Comes to an End
After nine months of exciting competitions and grueling practice sessions, the Lowell Mock Trial Team’s 2015-2016 thrilling season has come to an end with a strong showing at the Constitutional Rights Foundation’s annual state competition in Sacramento. Mock trial is…
Engage Your Summer Associates in Pro Bono Service with the Justice & Diversity Center
Do you hope to teach your summer associates practical skills and the importance of pro bono work? They’ll learn both through the Homeless Advocacy Project’s (HAP) Summer Associates in Public Service Program. At the same time, your firm will provide…
Scholarship Recipient Selected for Child Welfare Law Summer Fellowship
The Justice & Diversity Center is delighted to report that Luis Beltran, one of the Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship recipients has received the Bergstrom Child Welfare Law Summer Fellowship. This fellowship is committed to inspiring the best and…
Litigator Leverages Firm’s Resources to Provide True Equal Protection
The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) recognizes Jennifer Estremera of McKool Smith as our Volunteer of the Month for her outstanding work with our Federal Pro Bono Project. With dedicated volunteers like Estremera, the project provides counsel in federal civil…
Justice & Diversity Center Awarded Largest Cy Pres in its History
The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) of The Bar Association of San Francisco recently received the largest cy pres award in its history. JDC received $800,000 as part of the conclusion of a settlement of multiple cases filed in California…
HAP: Helping Senior Citizens Fight Evictions
Fenwick & West and the Association of Corporate Counsel Join JDC to Serve Local Nonprofits
The Justice & Diversity Center, Fenwick & West and the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC): San Francisco Bay Area Chapter held a free legal clinic for ten nonprofit organizations that serve low-income communities. Fenwick & West generously hosted the clinic…
Attorneys and Judge Visit Local Middle School to Talk to LGBT Youth
On February 17, attorneys Dominic Campodonico and Peter Catalanotti spoke on a panel with San Francisco Superior Court Judge Linda Colfax to the Aptos Middle School in San Francisco as part of The Bar Association of San Francisco’s LGBT Youth…
Destination Law School Panelists Inspire and Encourage Undergrads to Consider a Career in Law
More than 40 students attended a highly engaging Destination Law School panel presentation at Laney College on March 1. Panelists included Andrew Bozant, Farella Braun + Martel; Antonio Ingram, Morrison & Foerster; and Cameron Lue-Sang, Associate Director of Admissions, Golden…