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…
School Choice When Schools Are Closed?
As I write, the unprecedented 2019-2020 school year limps to an anti-climactic close for California’s K-12 students due to COVID-19. Parents are left wondering whether school will resume in-person in the Fall, and if so, will it be safe to…
President's Report: Proximity Creates Connection
As we continue to confront the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, I cannot begin this column without expressing how proud I am of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) and the Justice and Diversity Center (JDC). I have always been…
Change Amidst Calamity: How COVID-19 Changes the Legal Landscape for Diverse Attorneys
When the San Francisco Bay Area issued its shelter-in-place order on March 16, 2020, industries across the region scrambled to adapt. Restaurant owners transitioned to a takeout-only model, merchants boarded up their storefronts, and San Francisco’s public transportation system almost…
Small Firm Lawyers Adapt to New Reality
How are San Francisco’s solo and small firm lawyers handling the coronavirus pandemic from a business and personal standpoint? To find out, we interviewed—at a social distance, of course—a handful of lawyers across several practice areas. Our aim was to…