As manager of the Justice & Diversity Center’s Destination Law School Program, I meet students who express an interest, desire and passion to attend law school. Part of my role is to educate, encourage and empower these students as they…
Volunteer on Law Day to Teach Students Why Every Vote Matters
Veterans Summit Brings Together Legal Advocates for Strategy Session [INFOGRAPHIC]
In late February, The Bar Association of San Francisco organized a half-day Veterans Summit which brought together for the first time nonprofits who provide legal services for San Francisco veterans. They were joined by representatives from local law schools, law…
Northern District Judges Honor Volunteers at Federal Pro Bono Project Reception
The Northern District Court of California and Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) held a reception on January 21 to celebrate their joint venture, the Federal Pro Bono Project. The project provides free legal services to pro se litigants in federal…
Diverse Students Look to Destination Law School Program in Endeavor to Attend Law School
On January 22 as part of its Destination Law School Program, the Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) hosted a panel presentation for diverse undergraduate students from UC Santa Cruz. The students are part of a student organization called Legal Education…
It Started with a Day! 2014 Volunteer Initiative Launched January 25
The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) of The Bar Association of San Francisco kicked off the 2014 “It Starts With a Day” community service campaign on January 25 with its monthly Legal Advice and Referral Clinic (LARC) in Bayview-Hunters Point.…
A Week at the Justice & Diversity Center [INFOGRAPHIC]
Do you ever wonder what’s going on at the Justice & Diversity Center? Check out the infographic below to get a behind-the-scenes snapshot of a sample week in the life of JDC staff and volunteers.
Your Referral Helps the Community We Serve [Infographic]
Your referrals to BASF’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) support pro bono legal services and diversity education programs of the Justice & Diversity Center, including the Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship Program. If your caseload is full or if…
Homeless Advocate Awarded First Annual Brosnahan Fellowship
The James Brosnahan Fellowship was established through resolution of the then Volunteer Legal Services Program (now known as the Justice & Diversity Center ) board in December of 2012. Creation of the fellowship was made possible because of the generosity…
Scholarship Donations Widening the Diversity Pipeline One Attorney at a Time
The Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship program demonstrates the Justice & Diversity Center of The Bar Association of San Francisco’s commitment to advancing diversity in the legal profession. The program awards diverse first-year Bay Area law students with a…
Hire a Law Academy Intern; Change a Life
The Justice & Diversity Center’s Law Academy program encourages and increases career opportunities for underserved and ethnically diverse students in Balboa High School in San Francisco. Creative and inspiring curriculum is built into several core classes where junior and senior…
Attorneys Honored at Gideon v. Wainwright Anniversary Reception
2013 marked the 50th Anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright and on December 10, hundreds gathered to recognize the work of criminal defense lawyers in San Francisco – those on BASF’s indigent defense conflicts panel and those in the Public Defender’s…