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Protect Your Assets from Untrustworthy Trustees

The five children whose fathers died in a 2008 explosion at the Imperial Sugar Refinery in Port Wentworth, Pennsylvania suffered the grief of losing a parent. Sacked Chatham County Probate Court clerk Kim Birge added financial salt to their emotional…

Beware Private Uncertified Referral Companies

You get a call from a person working for a company that promises you that they are looking for three lawyers practicing in your field of emphasis in the Bay Area and that, if you sign up now for a…

Barristers Club Honors Judge Kahn, Centers Racial Justice at Virtual Annual Judges Reception

The Barristers Club of the Bar Association of San Francisco presented its Tara L. Riedley Barristers Choice Award at the 36th Annual Judges Reception on July 23 to Judge Harold E. Kahn, San Francisco Superior Court. This award recognizes Judge…

September Members in the News

Daily Journal Announces 2020 Top Labor & Employment Lawyers The following BASF members were recognized by the Daily Journal as part of its 2020 list of Top Labor & Employment Lawyers:Donna M. Mezias, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld; David…

United for Justice: 2020 JDC Gala Program Spotlight Speakers and Roundtable Panelists Announced

The Justice & Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco (JDC) is excited to announce new details about the featured speakers who will inspire and energize guests when they log on to join the virtual Gala on September…

Judicial Ethics and Independence Must Guide Judges’ Responses to Racial Injustice

Judge Noël Wise, Alameda County Superior Court Judge Monica F. Wiley, San Francisco County Superior Court In California the judge’s Oath of Office begins, “I solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and…

The Barristers Club’s Racial Justice Initiative

The Barristers Club is proud to announce the creation of its Racial Justice Initiative. While systemic racism and police brutality are not new issues, this year’s murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and other African Americans have thrust…

Silent No More: Court Reporters Speak Up for the Record

Most attorneys understand what court reporters do, treat them with respect, know how to make a good record, don’t speak too fast, and appreciate reporters who interrupt for clarification of the record. However, some attorneys conduct depositions at supersonic speeds…

Virtual Experiences for Everyone at the 2020 Justice & Diversity Center Gala

The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) is excited to announce new details about the experiences guests can expect when they log on to join the virtual Gala on September 16. Kicking off the evening, mixologist Rebecca Pinnell will guide guests…

Get Ready for an Evening of Inspiration and Sensation

Justice and diversity, now more than ever. That is the prevailing spirit at the Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) as we prepare for an evening of gratitude and recognition in the midst of unprecedented, frequently unpredictable, and incredibly difficult times…

Managing Partners Mull Challenges, Share Strategies for Returning to Work

Twenty-six leaders from some of the Bay Area’s largest firms gathered virtually on June 22 to discuss challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and share strategies for reopening their offices. The meeting was hosted by BASF President Stuart Plunkett, Alston…

The Importance of Timely Recording Your Time

Attorneys have different reasons for keeping time. Some plaintiff attorneys prudently record time to support a fee award, or to ensure they are paid if they are terminated during litigation. Defense attorneys typically bill by the hour and time records…

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