The 16th annual and first virtual Gala of the Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) on September 16 was a night to remember. This year’s Gala continued the tradition of celebrating JDC’s impact and sharing inspiration through client and student stories.…
November Members in the News
Daily Journal Announces Top 100 Lawyers in California The following BASF members were recognized as Top 100 Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal: Mary E. Alexander, Mary Alexander & Associates; Rafey S. Balabanian, Edelson; Michael W. Bien, Rosen Bien…
Finding Opportunity in Challenging Times
This has been a year none of us expected. After so many months of doing things differently to minimize the risks of COVID-19, the memories of how things were at the beginning of the year, and last year, and the…
Cybersecurity for law firms: what every practice needs to know
Cybersecurity incidents are on the rise. And unfortunately, law firms are attractive targets for cybercriminals. Here’s a breakdown of why larger law firms need to invest even more in cybersecurity and what they can do to keep their offices safe.…
Morrison & Foerster Releases Helping Handbook for Those Affected by the Ongoing California Wildfires
BASF Leaders Circle firm Morrison & Foerster recently released the August 2020 California Wildfires Helping Handbook, to help people affected by the ongoing California wildfires navigate available aid, as well as with the myriad issues that arise for wildfire survivors.…
Celebrating the 19th Amendment: Celebrate, Recognize, Look Forward!
A centennial is something to celebrate! But it’s also a time to reflect: how did we get to where we are, what divisions have we suffered, and how can we move forward? I was honored to host a panel discussing…
Get Ready for the JDC Gala: Cocktail Recipes
Res Ipsa Liquitur (Japanese Whisky Old Fashioned) Ingredients: 2 oz (¼ cup) Suntory Toki ½ oz (1 tbsp) Plum & Apple ginger syrup 2 dashes angostura bitters Preparation: Add all ingredients to mixing glass Fill mixing glass with ice (two…
Risk Management: Collateral Estoppel and Malicious Prosecution
In Alston v. Dawe, 20 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 7561, a Court of Appeal held dismissal of an underlying action on collateral estoppel grounds may qualify as a favorable termination in a subsequent malicious prosecution claim. To prevail on a…
Second Annual Paralegal Conference on Ethics and Wellness a Success
For the second consecutive year, the Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF) Paralegal Section successfully presented its months-in-the making educational conference on Saturday, August 15. This year’s conference focused on ethics and wellness. The selection of wellness as a topic…
Attention Attorneys and Legal Staff: Nominate Your Superstar
Do you have a legal assistant, paralegal, or other legal professional at your firm who has worked extra hard this year, and/or has contributed significantly to the legal community? We want to know! The Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF)…
October Members in the News
Past President Russ Roeca Appointed to Bench Russell S. Roeca, who served as BASF President in 2009, was recently appointed by Governor Newsom to the San Francisco County Superior Court bench. Roeca has been a partner at Roeca Haas Montes…
JDC’s Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Welcomes New Supervising Attorney
When vulnerable Bay Area residents find themselves in a tax controversy with the IRS, they turn to the Justice & Diversity Center’s (JDC’s) Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) for help. Since April of 2020, the person at the other end of…