Over 30 years ago, The Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF) Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) started the Attorney of the Day Program (AOD) at the request of the U.S. Immigration Court in San Francisco. Experienced immigration attorneys qualified…
Federal Judges Help Honor JDC Volunteers
The Justice & Diversity Center, along with 20 federal judges, celebrated law firms and attorneys who volunteer with its Federal Pro Bono Project at a reception in January. Through JDC’s partnership with the Northern District of California, judges identify low-income…
Lawyer Referral and Information Service Expands Role in Immigration Collaboratives to Ensure Due Process
In the fall of 2014, the City and County of San Francisco stepped up to fund legal representation for immigrants. In an unprecedented move, over two million dollars for two years was appropriated to help provide lawyers to unaccompanied minors…
Fear and Loathing in Depp’s Divorce
Just when it seemed that Johnny Depp and Amber Heard were going to wrap up their short-lived, marriage, they are back for another round of litigation. It all started when Heard sought a domestic violence restraining order. On the eve…
ADR War Stories: When it Really is All About the Money
As a full-time mediator of litigated matters, I often hear one, or both, of the parties proclaim, “It’s not about the money, it’s about the principle of the matter!” Sometimes that’s true; the dispute may have been brought in search…
Legal Writing Tip: Start Your Brief with a Solid Introduction
If you do not begin your brief with an issue statement, that is, a syllogism ending in a question, then open with an introduction that gives the judge a short and persuasive overview of the case. Present the facts plainly…
The Attorney-Client Privilege in Workplace Investigations
Attorneys are often called upon by employers to facilitate investigations of workplace misconduct. One reason this is done is so the findings and conclusion of the investigation may receive the protection of the attorney-client privilege. However, under California law the…
Competing for Talent in 2017
The world of work is changing. Sweeping global forces and technological advancements continue to reshape how companies do business. With California unemployment hovering near record lows, job seekers – especially those in the legal field – can be more selective…
BASF Bulletin Board: Our Members and Leaders Circle Firms Making Headlines
Asian American Bar Announces 2017-2018 Board of Directors The Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area recently announced its 2017-2018 officers and directors at large. The following BASF members are included: President Miriam Kim, Munger, Tolles & Olson;…
BASF Bulletin Board: Our Members and Leaders Circle Firms Making Headlines
SeLegue Sean Selegue Elected to State Bar Board of Trustees Sean Selegue, Arnold & Porter, was recently elected to serve on the Board of Trustees for the State Bar of California. He was elected to a three-year term by attorneys…
BASF Bulletin Board: Our Members and Leaders Circle Firms Making Headlines
Daily Journal Announces Top Labor and Employment Attorneys Amar Andrus Birenbaum Dermody Dickson Heinicke Henn Lowe Meny Mezias Orr Reis Sagafi The following BASF members were included on the Daily Journal’s 2016 list of…
Seeking Panelists: Talk About Your Law School Paths to Diverse Undergrads
The Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF) Destination Law School (DLS) program provides information and resources about law school and the legal profession to diverse undergraduate students in colleges located in the Bay Area. The purpose of this program is…