As attorneys, many of us earn our living representing people in conflict. We know, firsthand, that unresolved conflict can be expensive, emotionally depleting, and even detrimental to a person’s physical health. While conflict might be good for keeping lawyers busy,…
The Family Law Project’s Client Spotlight
The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) is thrilled to share a pro bono client success story for the month of June. This month’s story centers around Jenny, who with the help of the Family Law Project was able to settle…
As COVID-19 Cases Surge, What Are Employee’s Rights to Privacy?
On December 1, 2021 the U.S. had its first case of COVID-19 ascribed to the omicron variant. Cases have surged with the omicron variants since then, and on May 9, 2022 the Biden Administration stated that it expects the U.S.…
June 2022 Members in the News
BASF Members Recognized as 2022 Top Women Lawyers by the Daily Journal The following BASF members were recognized as top women lawyers doing path-breaking work on the highest stakes cases and deals in California: Simona Agnolucci, Willkie Farr & Gallagher;…
JDC Welcomes 2022 AT&T Legal Services Summer Fellow, Cecilia Almaraz
The Justice & Diversity Center is excited to welcome our summer 2022 AT&T Legal Services Fellow, J.D. Candidate at Berkeley School of Law, Cecilia Almaraz. Almaraz is a member of La Alianza Law Students of Latin Descent and the Women…
Practical Ethics Tips for Remote Depositions
Before you conduct or defend your next remote deposition, be mindful of your ethical duties of Competence (Rule 1.1), Confidentiality (Rule 1.6), and Supervision (Rule 5.1), under the California Rules of Professional Conduct. Here are a few practical tips: 1.…
May 2022 Members in the News
Jodi Halim Linker Appointed as New Federal Public Defender for Northern District of California BASF Section and Committee member Jodi Halim Linker was appointed as the new federal public defender for Northern District of California. In addition, she is also…
Barristers Club Judges Receptions Through the Years
On Thursday, July 14, 2022, the Barristers Club hosts its 38th Annual Judges Reception. The year’s honoree is Judge Ethan P. Schulman, San Francisco Superior Court. To honor this long-standing tradition, we are sharing a slideshow of photos from…
How Can Small and Solo Firms Comply with ADA Website Requirements Without Breaking the Bank
The number of ADA website accessibility lawsuits filed against businesses is steadily increasing with no signs of slowing down. In California alone, 359 federal lawsuits were filed in 2021, a 14% increase over the 2020 filings. New York, Florida, and…
Stay in Your Lane
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…
BASF Lawyers Secure Move-Away Order for Domestic Violence Victim
The pandemic presented a worst-case scenario for many domestic violence victims trapped indoors with their abuser. But for one client of the Bar Association of San Francisco’s Justice and Diversity Center, the lockdown orders offered a chance to escape an…
What Technology is the Best Fit for Your Law Firm?
As with most professional service providers, legal professionals have a tendency to fall into the “If it ain’t broke…” camp. But over the past two years, attorneys have been put in a position where choosing not to implement new legal…