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A Conversation with Justice Liu on Asian Americans in the Law

California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu and a panel of leading Asian American lawyers presented an interesting and inspiring discussion yesterday, centered on the recently released report, A Portrait of Asian Americans in the Law. Co-authored by Justice Liu and…

Healing the Border Situation through Pro Bono Service

The recent images from our southern border are shocking – our own government separating parents from their infants and small children simply for seeking to enter the country. These are hardly family values, and especially for us parents, it’s almost…

Groundbreaking San Francisco Measure Guarantees Counsel to Tenants Facing Eviction

Armando Vazquez, a fifty-one-year-old restaurant server, was surprised in March when his landlord gave him two options-pay twice as much in rent or find a new place to live. “That was so frustrating. If we have to move out of…

Use a “Kicker” Sentence to Set Up a Series of Points

When you have a series of points to make, consider setting the series up by closing the paragraph preceding the start of the series with a “kicker” sentence. The sentence preceding the “kicker” at the end of a paragraph should…

San Francisco Superior Court Proposed Changes to Local Rules – Effective January 1, 2019

The public comment period for the proposed changes to Local Rules commenced on September 19, 2018 and ends on November 5, 2018. The proposed changes to the Local Rules for the City & County of San Francisco may be viewed…

New California Law Requires Informed Consent to Mediation

New Law. On January 1, a new California law will take effect. It will require a lawyer to make sure their client understands the implications of California’s legal protections for mediation communications, before the client agrees to mediation. If the…

The Bar Association of San Francisco Nominates Officer and Directors for 2019 Board

September 20, 2018 — San Francisco — The Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF) Nominating Committee has nominated six directors to serve on its Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee, chaired by immediate past president Merri A. Baldwin, also recommended…

Kitty’s Corner: Reflections on a Summer Fellowship at the Bar Association (part 2)

Kitty Zeng is a high school student at Balboa High School in San Francisco, where she takes part in Law Academy. Established in 1997 by then Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) President Judge…

Justice & Diversity Center Announces 2018 Recipients of Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarships

September 18, 2018 – San Francisco, California – The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) is proud to announce the 2018 recipients of its Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarships. Thanks to the generosity…

BASF Welcomes Newest Leader Circle Firm: Boies Schiller Flexner

The Bar Association of San Francisco welcomes its newest Leader Circle firm: Boies Schiller Flexner. Boies is a firm of internationally recognized trial lawyers, crisis managers, and strategic advisors known for their creative, aggressive, and efficient pursuit of success for…

Amee Mikacich Inducted as President of California Women Lawyers

BASF Leader Circle firm partner Amee Mikacich, Hinshaw & Culbertson, has been appointed President of California Women Lawyers (CWL). Mikacich was inducted in a ceremony at the CWL’s 44th Annual Dinner in San Diego, on September 13. Since 1974, CWL has promoted the advancement…

Farella Braun + Martel Named a California Powerhouse by Law360

BASF Leader Circle firm Farella Braun + Martel was named a 2018 California Powerhouse by Law360. This is the third time Farella has been featured among Law360’s California Powerhouses in the past five years. According to Law360, the eight law firms selected…

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