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Mental Health & Wellness Recap

As increases in police brutality and hate crimes are alarmingly prevalent even here in San Francisco, the Barristers Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) hosted a timely discussion about Mental Health and Well-Being for…

San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge in the background with its reflection inside a crystal ball in the center

Barristers 2020: Year in Review

As I look back on 2020, it makes me think of how bar associations have always held a very special space in my heart. When I was growing up in Hawaii, my mom spent thirteen years as executive director of…

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Barristers Club Diversity Awards: Interviews with 2020 Recipients, Kevin Benedicto and Liên Payne

This year marks the twelfth anniversary of the Barristers Club’s Diversity Reception. Each year, two individuals are honored for their outstanding efforts to increase awareness of diversity issues in the Bay Area legal community. Below are excerpts from interviews with…

Protestors raise sign on racism and BLM.

2020: A Time for Change and Action

I remember being very excited for 2020. The even numbers. The symmetry. The start of a new decade. I had made New Year’s resolutions – basically the same as the ones last year, but this year I promised myself I…

Barristers First Trivia Night a Success

On October 10th, more than 80 people joined the Barristers Club for their inaugural Trivia Night at Lyft Headquarters in San Francisco. Twelve teams (a sold out crowd) competed for the coveted ‘bragging rights’ of first place. First place was…

Barristers Club announces officers

The Barristers Club, the Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF) new attorney division, recently announced the officers for its 2020 Board of Directors. In addition, the Nominating Committee of the Barristers Board of Directors is pleased to announce that five…

Barristers Club announces officers

Barristers Club honors diversity award winners

More than 80 attorneys, judges, and law students gathered at Farella, Braun + Martel on September 5th for the Barristers Club’s 11th Annual Diversity Reception. The 2019 recipients were Lauren Young Epstein and Aurelio Perez. Perez was honored for his…

More than 400 come to honor Judge Curtis Karnow

San Francisco’s legal community gathered on July 18 to honor Judge Curtis E. A. Karnow, San Francisco Superior Court, at the 35th annual Barristers Judges Reception. It was a record turn out, drawing more than 400 members of the legal…

Mock Trial: A Season of Change [Infographic]

Adderall, the death of a young high school student, and allegations of second degree murder. No, this is not an episode of Law & Order. This is the 2014 Mock Trial Competition. As one of BASF’s diversity pipeline programs, the…