The Washingtons – Mary, her two-year old son, and her two parents – were at imminent risk of homelessness because they had fallen behind on their rent, having used their rent money on medical bills because Mary was attacked and…
Serving Those That Serve Us: Assist Military Personnel This Veterans Day
In 1945, World War II veteran Raymond Weeks from Birmingham, Alabama, had the idea to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who had died in World War I. Weeks has been referred to as the “Father…
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Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass Attorneys Protect Low-Income Consumers
The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) thanks Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass for its recent exceptional volunteer efforts on behalf of low-income consumers. By mid-August 2013, led by partner Fred Fields, the firm had taken, and resolved, three full-scope representation…
2014 Officers and Directors Confirmed
The Bar Association of San Francisco’s Nominating Committee recently confirmed five directors to serve on its Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee, chaired by immediate past President Kelly M. Dermody, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, also confirmed that Merri A.…
Holistic Advocacy: Social Services Volunteer Assists at JDC Legal Clinics
The Justice & Diversity Center’s Willie Shain recently sat down with Elizabeth Aileen, a volunteer at JDC’s monthly Legal Advice and Referral Clinic (LARC). Originally from San Diego, Aileen moved to the Bay Area where she earned her Master’s Degree…
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Eugene Mar Law School: Harvard Law Firm: Farella Braun + Martel Practice Area: Intellectual Property Litigation Fun Fact: In retirement, my father has fashioned a fun hobby as a food and wine critic, writing for various Chinese-language newspapers and magazines…
Be Clear and Intentional About Your Leadership Brand
What do you think of when you hear the word “branding?” Executive coach and founder of Strategic Brand Intelligence, Carol Isozaki brought an important and expanded version of this concept as she kicked off Golden Gate University’s Business Leadership series.…
What In-House Counsel Want from Outside Attorneys
With decreased demand for outside legal services, in-house attorneys are looking for innovative ways outside law firms can bring greater value to the table. To better understand how in-house counsel selects and partners with outside attorneys, the Legal Marketing Association…