Andrew Bridges Recognized by State Bar of California Fenwick & West’s Andrew Bridges was recently honored by the State Bar of California’s Intellectual Property Section. He was recognized in the Private Practice category with an IP Vanguard award.    …

The Bar Association of San Francisco is excited to announce the signing of Schiff Hardin as its newest Leaders Circle firm (formerly Sponsor Firms). Schiff Hardin was founded in Chicago during the Civil War and today has nearly 400 attorneys…

Register today for this April 10 MCLE event! To register, click on the button to the right, visit www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=G141613/G141613, email cle@sfbar.org or call the CLE Department at 415-982-1600 Topics: • Why it is “still” important to work to diversify the legal profession? •…

BASF’s 2014 membership theme is “You Make a Difference. We Make It Easier.” Kirsten Mickelson, a BASF member and barrister, is a young in-house attorney making a difference in the lives of those in our community. Leonard Lun, BASF’s Director…

Judge Brenda Harbin-Forte of the Alameda County Superior Court was recently honored with the ABA’s Spirit of Excellence Award at its Annual Meeting in Chicago in early February. BASF nominated Judge Harbin-Forte for the award because of her efforts in…

International Arbitration Forum Appoints Maria Chedid Its New President The Northern California International Arbitration Club has appointed BASF member Maria Chedid of Arnold & Porter’s San Francisco office its new president. Established in 2003, the club is dedicated to promoting,…

Registration is open for the 23rd Annual Food from the Bar campaign. Food from the Bar is an annual competitive fundraiser among legal professionals where participating firms earn points by raising funds, food, and volunteering time to benefit the SF-Marin…