The California Rules of Professional Conduct (“CRPC”) included a new rule in 2018 that prohibits attorneys from participating in discrimination, harassment and retaliation in representing a client. It also prohibits discrimination in the law firm’s operations. Specifically, CRPC 8.4.1 provides:…
3 Reasons to Join Our Register of Experts
All of us have some type of expertise, even if we don’t use it in our everyday jobs. Sharing that expertise in The Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF) Register of Experts (ROE) can provide new opportunities professionally and financially.…
Considerations When Growing Your Solo or Small Law Firm
Solo and small law firms are subject to the same employment laws as any other type of employer. Consequently, when you grow your firm by adding attorneys and staff you need to pay attention to several considerations. First, will this…
Meet Your Environmental Regulators Reception Recap
On the warm evening of April 26th, the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) hosted the first Meet Your Environmental Regulators Reception in three years. We had over 100 guests join the Reception, including representatives of many environmental regulatory agencies:…
May 2023 Members in the News
Vidhya Prabhakaran Named Lawdragon’s Leading Energy Lawyers in America 2023 BASF Board President Vidhya Prabhakaran, Davis Wright Tremaine was selected as 2023 Leading Energy Lawyers in America by Lawdragon, along with BASF members Christopher J. Carr, Paul Hastings and Jack…
MPBF Wins Spring 2023 BASF Basketball League
On February 1st, the Spring 2023 Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) Basketball League tipped off for the first time since 2016. Hosted at the “Lowest Court in the Land” at UC Law SF, the league is open to lawyers,…
Nondisparagement and Confidentiality Provisions in Employee Severance Agreements
Both locally and nationally, a growing trend continues that disfavors confidentiality, nondisclosure, and nondisparagement provisions in settlement agreements and releases – even if such terms are part of a bargained-for-exchange between the parties. Most recently on February 21, 2023, the…
April 2023 Members in the News
BASF Members Named Lawdragon’s Leading Lawyers in America The following BASF members are selected as 2023 Leading Lawyers in America. by Lawdragon: Aelish M. Baig and Shawn Williams, both of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd; Walter F. Brown, Jr. and…
JDC Client Spotlight: Kids In Nutrition
The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) recently partnered with a pro bono client, the nonprofit Kids In Nutrition (KIN). Through the Community Organization Representation Project (CORP), KIN has been able to work with volunteer attorneys on a variety of legal…
Federal Pro Bono Project Reception
On March 21, federal judges and volunteer attorneys braved rain, wind gusts, and toppled trees, to gather at the Phillip Burton Federal Building and United States Courthouse to celebrate the Justice & Diversity Center’s (JDC) Federal Pro Bono Project for…
Who do you Remember from BASF’s Past?
As part of BASF’s 150 year anniversary celebrations we explored the history of BASF, times BASF made history, and shared memories from Past BASF Presidents. We want to continue gathering stories and remembering the people who built BASF as we…
JDC Highlights Patterson as Volunteer of the Month
The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) advances equality to low-income communities in San Francisco, an effort that is made possible with our devoted volunteers’ selfless contribution of time. This month we are recognizing Kayla Patterson, a volunteer with the Legal…