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…
Celebrating Justice in Action: JDC’s 16th Annual Gala Goes Virtual, Adds Fireside Chats to Engage with Community Leaders and Issues
The Justice & Diversity Center’s (JDC) annual Gala, now in its 16th year, has always been an elegant affair—an opportunity for the San Francisco legal community to gather and celebrate the collective impact of more than 1,500 volunteer and staff…
BASF Mediation Services Welcomes Andrew R. Wiener to the Panel of Mediators
Andrew R. Wiener Mediator/Arbitrator/Attorney Andrew Wiener brings 35 years of litigation experience to his full-time mediation practice, most commonly involving workplace conflicts, including claims of wrongful termination, wage and hour entitlement, and/or age discrimination. Having been trial counsel in a…
Embracing the Versatility of They
Success at persuasive writing depends in no small part on establishing credibility with the reader. With that in mind, it is wise to avoid outmoded, archaic phrases and terms—especially those that smack of gender bias and exclusivity. But trying to…
Advocating for Justice: JDC’s Yolanda Jackson and Gloria Chun Share Public Interest and Social Justice Perspectives
In June, Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) Executive Director Yolanda Jackson and Director Gloria Chun shared their perspectives, research, and experience during parts one and two of a four-part remote speaker series for law students. On June 11, on the…
2020 Annual Paralegal Conference on Ethics and Wellness
Professional development seminars. Networking opportunities. Emails from the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) about upcoming events. These things are usually geared to attorneys rather than the paralegals who keep their firms humming. But why should attorneys get to have…
August Members in the News
Daily Journal Announces Top Antitrust Lawyers The following BASF members were recognized by the Daily Journal in its list of 2020 Top Antitrust Lawyers 2020: Daniel Asimow, Arnold & Porter; Teresa Bonder, Alston & Bird; J. Noah Hagey, Braun Hagey…
Alston & Bird’s Virtual Trivia Night Supports Justice & Diversity Center
In July, BASF Leaders Circle firm Alston & Bird hosted the Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF) In-House Counsel Section for a fun and entertaining night of virtual trivia. In-House Counsel Section Chair Karen Scarr and BASF President and Alston…
Bay Area Mediation Services Summer Special
With courtrooms backed up indefinitely, the option of settlement through mediation is more valuable than ever. The benefit of a successful mediation is not just an earlier settlement, but also the opportunity to preserve relationships. The Bar Association of San…