San Francisco, July 2, 2018 — The 27th annual Food from the Bar (FFTB) campaign is in the books and we are pleased to announce that 2018 was a record-breaking year. When the dust settled, and the final tallies were…
LGBTQ Partners and Associates Summer Reception
On Wednesday, June 13, the Bar Association of San Francisco and the Justice and Diversity Center welcomed more than 30 partners, summer associates, and members of the legal community to its annual LGBTQ reception. The reception was hosted by Arnold…
Meet the Justice & Diversity Center's New Diversity Director
Please join us in welcoming Samantha Akwei as our new Diversity and Pipeline Programs Director. In this role, Samantha oversees JDC’s educational pipeline programs, including the School-to-College program, Law Academy, and the Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship program. She…
San Francisco Rapid Response Network Honored with Immigrant Leadership Award
The San Francisco Rapid Response Network, which is in part coordinated by the Justice & Diversity Center’s (JDC) immigration team, was honored at the 2018 Immigrant Leadership Awards on Monday, June 11. The event, held at San Francisco City Hall,…
Taking it to the Streets: JDC/BASF Street Team Brings Legal Information to the People
The first Sunday in June marked the fourth time that the JDC/BASF Street Team participated in San Francisco’s Sunday Streets. Inspired by the Ciclovía in Bogotá, Colombia, Sunday Streets is a series of free, fun events empowering local communities to…
Separation Of Families At The Border Lacks Legal And Moral Justification
June 15, 2018 – San Francisco, California – On May 7, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a new “zero tolerance” policy that not only imposes criminal penalties for unlawful entry at the border, but also separates parents and children arriving…
A Conversation with Presiding Judge Teri L. Jackson
San Francisco Superior Court Presiding Judge Teri L. Jackson is a fantastic judge and a wonderful person. She is also a strong supporter of the Barristers Club and the Bar Association of San Francisco. This year, the Barristers Club is…
Vote Yes on Prop F [VIDEO]
Thousands of tenants are evicted each year in San Francisco and many face the eviction and the possibility of homelessness, without a lawyer. Nationally, 90% of landlords go into an eviction proceeding with an attorney, while only 10% of tenants…
June 2018 Bulletin Board: Our Members and Leader Circle Firms Making Headlines
National Law Journal Names Morrison & Foerster On Its 2018 Pro Bono Hot List National Law Journal recognized BASF Leader Circle firm Morrison & Foerster for a case it filed in 2009 against the U.S. Army, the CIA, and other…
“We Have Lost a Noble Man” – BASF/JDC Mourn the Passing of L. Julius M. Turman
May 15, 2018 – San Francisco, California – On Sunday, San Francisco lost a civic leader with the unexpected passing of L. Julius M. Turman. The Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) and the Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) mourn the…
Judiciary Committee Releases Evaluations for Superior Court Candidates
May 4, 2018 – San Francisco, California – The Judiciary Committee of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) today released its evaluation of the nine candidates appearing on the June 5 ballot for four contested Superior Court seats. Following…
Barristers Club and JDC Showcase Community Programs at Stow Lake Stampede
On April 28, the Impala Racing Team hosted the second annual Stow Lake Stampede, a 5K race in Golden Gate Park. Turnout this year was even higher than last year, with more than 400 participants. Invited by BASF board member…