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Legal Writing Tip: And Now, a Few Words from the Bench

Three, relatively recent appointees to the First District Court of Appeals discussed their experiences serving on the court, described their decision-making processes, and shared their thoughts on crafting stronger, more persuasive briefs at a luncheon sponsored by BASF’s Appellate Section…

Beware of CLE Requirements

All active California lawyers must complete 25 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) every three years, or risk being placed on inactive status. (Bus. & Prof. Code §6070, subd. (a).) Additionally, misrepresenting that one has completed those hours may result…

JDC Thanks Our Leadership Council

The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) recognizes and thanks our Leadership Council, chaired in 2014 and 2015 by Katherine Ritchey, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. The members are attorneys who are active with JDC. They then generously share even more…

Simple Ways to Obtain Discovery Pre-Litigation

As a small law firm, time and resources are always a limiting factor, thus obtaining discovery before litigation is essential. The use of the California Public Records Act (CPRA) and the California Labor Code can be valuable resources in this…

Barristers Club Names 2016 Officers and Board of Directors

The Barristers Club recently announced the officers for the 2016 Board of Directors. Blair Walsh, Abramson Smith Waldsmith, will serve as president; Adam Kaplan, Munger, Tolles & Olson, will serve as president-elect; Jason Galek, Galek Law, will continue to serve…

BASF Bulletin Board: Our Members and Leaders Circle Firms Making Headlines

2016 Board of Directors Announced; Doris Cheng Named 2016 Secretary

BASF’s Nominating Committee recently confirmed five directors to serve on its Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee, chaired by immediate past President Stephanie Skaff, Farella Braun + Martel, also confirmed that Doris Cheng of Walkup Melodia Schoenberger & Kelly will…

Legal Community Raises More than $350,000 at JDC Gala

More than 400 attorneys from San Francisco’s legal community packed the halls of the Bently Reserve on September 24 to celebrate the work of the Justice & Diversity Center of The Bar Association of San Francisco. JDC’s Annual Gala hosted…

JDC’s School-To-College Program Gives Struggling High School Senior “Academic Fuel”

On September 24, Savion Russel, a senior in JDC’s School-To-College (STC) program addressed more than 400 guests at the JDC Annual Gala. Russel has dyslexia and has always struggled in school. With the help of the STC program he now…

Estate Planning: Keep Buildings in the Family Without Tearing Your Family Apart

Real estate is a valuable asset and a blessing, but it can become a curse that causes family strife if ownership is not clearly spelled out in your trust. Consider a recent California Supreme Court case in which a man…

October 22 CLE: Hear From California Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger

The Bar Association of San Francisco is excited to announce that next week, Leondra Kruger, one of the newest justices on the California Supreme Court and the youngest jurist on any court of last resort in the United States, will be…

DLA Piper’s Transactional Attorneys Boost Pro Bono Efforts For Local Nonprofits

For their dedication to nonprofit organizations serving low-income communities, DLA Piper and its transactional attorneys are our Volunteers of the Month. The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) provides nonprofits with free business and transactional legal services through its Community Organization…

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