It’s hard to believe the fall season has arrived as many of us are still learning how to navigate this new reality imposed on us by COVID-19. Since March, when the shelter-in-place orders were first issued, local courts have implemented…
Gala Raises Close to $300,000 for JDC Legal and Diversity Programs
The 16th annual and first virtual Gala of the Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) on September 16 was a night to remember. This year’s Gala continued the tradition of celebrating JDC’s impact and sharing inspiration through client and student stories.…
November Members in the News
Daily Journal Announces Top 100 Lawyers in California The following BASF members were recognized as Top 100 Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal: Mary E. Alexander, Mary Alexander & Associates; Rafey S. Balabanian, Edelson; Michael W. Bien, Rosen Bien…
Morrison & Foerster Releases Helping Handbook for Those Affected by the Ongoing California Wildfires
BASF Leaders Circle firm Morrison & Foerster recently released the August 2020 California Wildfires Helping Handbook, to help people affected by the ongoing California wildfires navigate available aid, as well as with the myriad issues that arise for wildfire survivors.…
Celebrating the 19th Amendment: Celebrate, Recognize, Look Forward!
A centennial is something to celebrate! But it’s also a time to reflect: how did we get to where we are, what divisions have we suffered, and how can we move forward? I was honored to host a panel discussing…
Get Ready for the JDC Gala: Cocktail Recipes
Res Ipsa Liquitur (Japanese Whisky Old Fashioned) Ingredients: 2 oz (¼ cup) Suntory Toki ½ oz (1 tbsp) Plum & Apple ginger syrup 2 dashes angostura bitters Preparation: Add all ingredients to mixing glass Fill mixing glass with ice (two…
Second Annual Paralegal Conference on Ethics and Wellness a Success
For the second consecutive year, the Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF) Paralegal Section successfully presented its months-in-the making educational conference on Saturday, August 15. This year’s conference focused on ethics and wellness. The selection of wellness as a topic…
Attention Attorneys and Legal Staff: Nominate Your Superstar
Do you have a legal assistant, paralegal, or other legal professional at your firm who has worked extra hard this year, and/or has contributed significantly to the legal community? We want to know! The Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF)…
October Members in the News
Past President Russ Roeca Appointed to Bench Russell S. Roeca, who served as BASF President in 2009, was recently appointed by Governor Newsom to the San Francisco County Superior Court bench. Roeca has been a partner at Roeca Haas Montes…
JDC’s Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Welcomes New Supervising Attorney
When vulnerable Bay Area residents find themselves in a tax controversy with the IRS, they turn to the Justice & Diversity Center’s (JDC’s) Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) for help. Since April of 2020, the person at the other end of…
Get Ready for the JDC Gala: Your Mixology Shopping List
Are you as excited as we are about the September 16 JDC Gala? We can’t wait to celebrate with you – virtually, and together in spirit! Get ready for mixologist Rebecca Pinnell who will teach us to shake and stir…
Barristers Club Honors Judge Kahn, Centers Racial Justice at Virtual Annual Judges Reception
The Barristers Club of the Bar Association of San Francisco presented its Tara L. Riedley Barristers Choice Award at the 36th Annual Judges Reception on July 23 to Judge Harold E. Kahn, San Francisco Superior Court. This award recognizes Judge…