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Court Protects Narcotics Anonymous Trust From Rebels

Since 1953, Narcotics Anonymous has maintained a Fellowship for which the sole membership requirement is a “desire to stop using.” After 40 years, the Fellowship created a revocable charitable trust to help manage its literature, along with other intellectual property…

5 Things I Wish I Learned in Law School

Being a lawyer is inherently stressful, and the first few years of practicing law are arguably the most anxiety-inducing periods of your life (aside from 1L finals and the bar exam). As you enter the real world, you’ll learn very…

JDC’s TAP Successfully Secures Safer Living Space for their Client

The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) is spotlighting the tremendous work of The Tenant Advocacy Project (TAP) and the story of a recent client, Sharon, who was able to secure a safer living space after construction began on a closeby…

Rules of Professional Conduct & Prospective Clients

In late 2018 California, for the first time, specifically set forth the duties lawyers owe to potential clients by the inclusion of Rule 1.18 in the new Rules of Professional Conduct. Under the new rule, a lawyer owes the same…

August 2022 Members in the News

BASF Members Recognized as 2022 Top 10 Northern California Super Lawyers The following BASF members were selected as Top 10 Northern California lawyers for 2022: Michèle M. Bissada, Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada; Elizabeth J. Cabraser, Lieff Cabraser Heimann &…

JDC Client Story: Family Faced Unknown Charges by Landlord After Moving Out

Emily lived with her son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter. Having a mold problem and poor ventilation in their apartment, the family was concerned the conditions were causing the granddaughter’s chronic respiratory problems. The Justice & Diversity Center’s Tenant Advocacy Project (TAP) was…

Celebrating the Impact of Justice and Diversity in San Francisco

In anticipation of the upcoming Justice & Diversity Center’s 18th Annual Gala on September 22, we are sharing a slideshow of photos from past galas. The first BASF Foundation Gala, benefitting BASF’s charitable programs including the Volunteer Legal Services…

¡Adios Pelota! Crushing Your Legal Job Interview

When applying for a new legal position, the interview is like a game of baseball. A base hit leads you one-step closer to claiming your dream job. A swing and a miss sends you to the back of the line. …

July Client Spotlight: APA Family Support Services

The Justice & Diversity Center would like to spotlight a pro bono client: this month’s story centers around the nonprofit APA Family Support Services, which through the Community Organization Representation Project has been able to work with voluntary attorneys on…

July 2022 Members in the News

BASF Members Named Top 50 Women Northern California lawyers by Super Lawyers The following BASF members were selected as Top 50 Women Northern California lawyers for 2022: Mary E. Alexander, Mary Alexander & Associates; Lori Erin Andrus, Andrus Anderson; Michele…

Best Practices to Mitigate and Resolve Conflict within the Small Firm Workplace

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…

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