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Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence through Legal Representation

Ms. Gamez is a non-English speaking immigrant mother of a five year old daughter. Throughout her marriage to her daughter’s father, she was subjected to terrible physical and emotional abuse. She eventually secured a restraining order to protect her and…

Diversity Bowl 2014: Bowling Tournament Benefiting JDC's Mock Trial Program

The First Annual Diversity Bowl is a fundraiser that supports the Justice & Diversity Center’s Mock Trial educational program. Through Mock Trial, high school students gain confidence, develop critical thinking, and their eyes are opened to the possibilities offered by college,…

Members Guide Next Generation of Attorneys Through Mentorship

According to the American Bar Association, in 2012 there were 1,268,011 licensed lawyers in the United States. However, in 2010 only 4.8% of attorneys were Black, 3.7% Hispanic and 3.4% Asian Pacific American. In the 2011- 2012 academic year the…

Volunteer Social Worker Creatively Solves Problems at JDC’s Free Legal Clinics

The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) recognizes volunteer social worker Yana Lavrick as our Volunteer of the Month for October. Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia, Lavrick holds Masters Degrees in both Psychology and Social Work. After moving to…

State Bar of California Honors Members for Pro Bono Work

The State Bar of California recently recognized two BASF members with its President’s Pro Bono Service Awards, Ciarán O’Sullivan, The Law Office of Ciarán O’Sullivan and Charles Crompton, the Glide Economic Development Corporation; and one member with its Jack Berman…

Marie Ma and Na’il Benjamin Honored for Diversity Efforts

The Barristers Club held its 6th Annual Diversity reception in August where Marie Ma and Na’il Benjamin were recognized for their efforts to increase awareness of diversity issues in the Bay Area legal community. Ma, Corporate Counsel and Director of…

Scholarship Donors and Recipients Honored at Reception

BASF held its 16th annual Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship Reception in late August at Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass where it recognized the 2014 donors and the recipients. This year six $10,000 annual scholarships were awarded. Scholarship donors…

Law Firms and Accounting Firms Team Up With JDC to Volunteer For Nonprofit Organizations

To provide pro bono help to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income communities, the Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) partnered with volunteer attorneys and accounting professionals from two law firms and two accounting firms in July to hold a clinic for nonprofit organizations. The firms included Bingham McCutchen; Sheppard…

Career Fair Connects 330 Diverse Law Students with 50 Bay Area Employers

On July 26, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe and BASF hosted its 10th annual Bay Area Diversity Career Fair. The event brought together prominent law firms and government agencies in the Bay Area and diverse second-year law students from distinguished law schools throughout the country to discuss…

Housing Negotiation Project Volunteer Works to Save Low-Income Clients’ Homes

The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) recognizes Hope Greenhill as our Volunteer of the Month for her work with JDC’s Housing Negotiation Project, the limited-scope pro bono opportunity of the Eviction Defense Project. Greenhill has been volunteering with JDC since 2008, and currently works as a contract program…

The Event of the Season: JDC Gala is on September 18

Legal Community Pedals and Walks to Raise Funds For JDC Legal Services Programs

In July, over 50 riders, runners and walkers enjoyed a morning at Crissy Field while supporting JDC’s free legal services for low-income people. Thank you to the JDC volunteers and staff, and supporters who raised $19,454 for JDC’s Legal Services…

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