I have been a solo/small firm attorney for almost five years, and a member of the BASF Solo/Small Firm section for more than four. For almost that entire time, my practice has focused on plaintiffs’ professional liability – specifically legal…
Solo and Small Firm Practitioners Gathered Virtually for Fifth Annual Conference
This year marked the fifth year of the Solo and Small Firm Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco’s ever-popular annual conference, and despite being held virtually due to the current public health orders, the January 28 conference, Larger Than…
Fifth Annual Solo & Small Firm Conference: Larger Than Coronavirus
The Solo and Small Firm Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco will host its fifth annual Solo and Small Firm Conference on January 28, 2021. The conference is planned as a virtual event in light of the various…
New State And Local Laws Add to Rent and Eviction Control Complexities
In addition to temporary eviction moratoriums, the new Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) and recent amendments to San Francisco legislation create complicated, longer-term issues. State Law AB 1482 creates a rent increase cap, just cause provisions for eviction, and increased…
Solo and Small Firm Attorneys Connect and Build Community at Fourth Annual Conference
The Solo and Small Firm Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) hosted its Fourth Annual Solo & Small Firm Conference: Connecting and Community Building. The conference took place on January 23 at BASF. The keynote speaker, James…
The Rewards of Authentic Mentoring Relationships
Mentoring. The word conjures up images of stilted conversations in senior partners’ offices, neither person really wanting to be there. No wonder many lawyers shy away from the idea entirely. Mentoring can be highly rewarding, especially for solo and…
Nuggets of Wisdom: Perspective of Senior Small Firm Practitioner Charles Louderback
As a partner of a small firm, I am constantly searching for best practices and pieces of wisdom from successful attorneys and business owners I admire. This article shares some insight from Charles “Chuck” Louderback, a senior trial practitioner…
Third Annual Solo & Small Firm Conference Once Again a Success
On January 31, 2019, The Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF) Solo and Small Firm Section hosted its third Annual Solo & Small Firm Conference: Level Up Your Law Practice. With well over a hundred attendees, exceptional presentations, engaging…
Nuggets of Wisdom and Practice Perspective from Senior Small Firm Practitioner David Nied
As a partner of a small firm, I am constantly searching for best practices and pieces of wisdom from successful attorneys and business owners. This article provides insight from David Nied, a senior trial practitioner in the solo and small…
Level Up Your Practice at the Upcoming Third Annual Solo & Small Firm Conference
The Solo & Small Firm Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco will host its third annual Solo & Small Firm Conference: Level Up Your Law Practice. The conference will take place on January 31, 2019 at the Bar…
It’s Who You Know: Can California’s trade secret law protect social media connections?
Businesses and entrepreneurs have spent much of the past decade building their social media presences. Companies now know that a strong social media following can help them broaden their reach, target specific demographics, and build customer loyalty. As the value…
California Supreme Court Clarifies Test for Independent Contractor Classification
Earlier this year, the California Supreme Court issued its landmark ruling in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles, No. S222732 (Cal. Sup. Ct. Apr. 30, 2018), which simplified and clarified the test for determining whether a…