The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) welcomes Antonia More as the new Supervising Attorney to our Family Law Project. Although not entirely new to working with JDC, her new role will see her expand the work she has done serving…
Dreaming of Becoming a Judge? Apply Now to Be Part of the Judicial Mentorship Program
Have you thought about being a judge? Perhaps it is the reason you entered law school and became a lawyer. If you are an attorney who has been practicing for at least three years, consider applying to the Justice &…
A Letter to Our Members: BASF and JDC Continues to Serve and Advocate During the COVID-19 Crisis
To our legal community: Along with all of you, we have been working tirelessly to adjust to rapidly changing work environments and processes, while continuing the essential work on behalf of those we serve. We are inspired by the creativity…
Ride for Justice on June 13: Join JDC's Annual Bike-A-Thon
We invite you to join us for the Justice & Diversity Center’s (JDC) annual Bike-A-Thon on June 13, 2020. We are cautiously hopeful to be able to spend this day with you, after the current Public Health Order is lifted.…
Justice & Diversity Center Programs Collaborate to Protect a Client’s Home, Safety and Income
A San Francisco woman recently benefited from three programs at the same nonprofit partnering to stabilize her life. Holistic legal services are a trademark of the Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) and “Emily’s” story is a good example of how…
Association of Corporate Counsel and Cozen O’Connor Join JDC to Support Local Nonprofits
In light of recent developments to constantly evolving employment law such as AB 5, the Association of Corporate Counsel’s San Francisco Bay Area Chapter and Cozen O’Connor teamed up with the Justice and Diversity Center’s Community Organization Representation Project…
Mock Trial, Real Skills: Lowell High School Takes the Win at San Francisco County Competition
February 4 kicked off our first day of competition for this year’s Mock Trial season. As one of the Justice & Diversity Center’s (JDC) diversity pipeline programs, the San Francisco County Mock Trial program provides public high school students an…
2011 Scholarship Recipient Returns to the Bay with a Wealth of Insight from Around the World
2011 Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship recipient Antonio Ingram graduated from Berkeley Law in 2014. The Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship Program is one of the Justice & Diversity Center’s signature programs, with a track record of easing the financial burden of law school for more than…
Celebrate International Mentoring Day with BASF
“My fellowship made me realize that I do want to do something related to the legal field,” said Kitty Zeng, a 2018 Law Academy student. The Law Academy is one of the Diversity Educational Programs offered by the Bar Association…
JDC helps protects survivors of domestic violence
Effective legal representation is the single most important factor in whether victims are able to escape the domestic violence cycle. Yet most domestic violence victims never get to see a lawyer. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we share…
Volunteer opportunities for the legal community
Ready to make a difference to give fair and accessible to everyone regardless of their income or circumstances? The Justice and Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco (JDC) offers a variety of pro bono opportunities for lawyers…
Advocating for the homeless
There are more than 10,000 people who are homeless in San Francisco, the highest number in the Bay Area. The homeless population in San Francisco has grown 30% since 2017, largely because of job loss and higher living costs. In…