Monica Mazzei: 2024 Top Women Attorney in Northern California The Bar Association of San Francisco extends its congratulations to Monica Mazzei, shareholder at Buchalter, a Leader Circle firm, for her outstanding recognition as one of the 2024 Top Women Attorneys…
Join the Barristers Ambassadors Committee
Barristers Ambassadors are the point people and representatives for their workplace and play a crucial role in spreading the word about Barristers programs and events. This is a great way to get more involved with BASF and gain exposure to…
January 2024 Members in the News
Duane Morris Announces New Leadership Duane Morris is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael L. Fox as the new Managing Partner of its San Francisco office, effective January 3rd. Fox is a distinguished trial lawyer with extensive experience, succeeding…
The California Prenup: A Marriage Plan
Every married Californian has a prenuptial/premarital agreement (“prenup”)—it’s the California Family Code. The Family Code governs during the marriage and during a divorce. Even if California spouses ‘don’t want to plan for a divorce,’ the state legislature has already codified…
Procedural and Substantive Guidance for Litigation of Sexual Harassment Claims
Sexual harassment continues to be an issue of significant concern in the workplace. While California law prohibits harassment and requires training to prevent it, those of us who practice in this area know that harassment, unfortunately, continues to occur. If…
December 2023 Members in the News
Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger’s Inaugural Turkey Giveaway Leader Circle Firm, Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger, in partnership with Lowell High School and its alumni association, successfully hosted its First Annual Turkey giveaway on November 18th at Lowell High in…
For the sake of brevity, at the very least, banish these phrases from your writing
“Good writing is lean writing.” For decades, Richard J. Blood drilled this mantra into the minds of his students in his notoriously grueling Reporting and Writing 1 class at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. The renown trainer of journalists…
Call to Action for Barristers Section or Committee Service – Applications Now Open
The Barristers Executive Committees are looking for new members to join in 2024. Becoming active in section leadership is a great way to build a network of valuable professional contacts and friendships within your practice or interest area and get…
Does Using a Social Media Ad Campaign to Market Legal Services Violate Ethics Rules?
Several social media sites, such as Meta and Twitter, have built-in ad managers that allow attorneys to pay to advertise their legal services using the social media platform. However, attorneys should proceed cautiously. Before using one of these social…
Meet Ryan Griffith, Member of BASF’s Basketball Executive Committee
This column allows us to get better acquainted with some of the big-hearted people serving BASF as members or staff. When asked for “nominees,” Allison Wang, co-chair of BASF’s Minority Bar Coalition board, recommended Ryan Griffith with tremendous enthusiasm. “For…
November 2023 Members in the News
Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger as Top-Tier Law Firm in Best Lawyers, 2024 Edition The Bar Association of San Francisco extends congratulations to Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger for their remarkable achievement in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers. Their…
California State Paid Sick Time Rules to Change for 2024
It is that time of the year again, when the California legislature and governor come together to sign new laws into effect for the coming calendar year. Employment laws are always a focal point of the ever-changing legal landscape. This…