BASF Member Yush Lee is the general counsel of RockYou, which offers cross-platform advertising for games. Learn what makes him tick: 1. I will try almost any food at least once. If other people eat it, why not me? The most unusual thing I’ve eaten…
Lawyer Referral and Information Service Expands to Marin County
BASF recently announced the expansion of its Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) into Marin County. Residents and businesses can benefit from quality referrals to experienced, local attorneys in Marin through this award winning, State Bar of California-certified referral program. In the wake of the Marin County Bar Association’s…
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…
Retired Justice James Lambden Honored by Barristers Club
BASF’s Barristers Club presented its Tara L. Riedley Barristers Choice Award at the 30th Annual Judges Reception on July 23 to retired Justice James Lambden, California Court of Appeal. Justice Lambden was recognized for his extraordinary efforts to educate and…
Coming up: Financial Wellness Wednesdays
Managing Partners + Bay Area General Counsel = Legal Leaders Dinner
BASF’s 2014 Legal Leaders of the Bay Area Dinner was held on June 11 at One Market Restaurant. Managing Partners from BASF’s Leader Circle firms, as well as General Counsel from various Bay Area companies, came to the event and were able to network in a fun,…
Summer in the City – Diversity Receptions
BASF kicked off its Annual Summer Diversity Receptions on June 20, with its Latino Partners and Associates Reception at Littler Mendelson. More than 100 guests attended including Judge Suzanne R. Bolanos, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, Judge Miguel Marquez, and Judge Garrett L. Wong. Post by The Bar Association…
DLA Piper Hosts NATO Secretary General
BASF member Dean Fealk, a partner at DLA Piper in San Francisco, recently hosted NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen at a private roundtable discussion among business, civic and thought leaders focused on the intersection of geopolitics and global business.
Allen Matkins’ Relentless Defense of Elderly Tenant Keeps Her Housed
Three attorneys from Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, a firm participating in the Justice & Diversity Center’s (JDC) Right to Civil Counsel program, took on full-scope representation for a low-income tenant in a landlord-tenant case and recently prevailed, allowing her to stay in her home. Thor McLaughlin, Mark Seifert and…
Nixon Peabody Honored by ACLU for Probono Work for LGBT Students
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Southern California recently presented a team of Nixon Peabody attorneys with the 2014 LGBT Advocacy Award in recognition of their pro bono efforts. The Nixon Peabody team represented students in the Hesperia Unified School District, specifically the Sultana High School Gay-Straight…
Former BASF President Appointed to California Court of Appeal
California Governor Brown recently announced the appointment of San Francisco Chief Deputy City Attorney Terry Stewart to serve as a justice on California’s Court of Appeal. The announcement was made at San Francisco’s LGBT Pride Festival in June. Stewart served as BASF President in 1999, where she…