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…
“Don’t Just Do Something—Sit There!”
Just as case law decided decades earlier still guides the outcome of cases today, our long history as peripatetic hunters and gatherers shapes our experiences today. The sympathetic nervous system, designed to trigger the “fight or flight” actions to help…
Help Your Neighbors in Need, Support Food From The Bar
Last year, the legal community raised the funds to help provide food for over 1.3 Million meals. Join Food From The Bar this year as we aim to help the Food Bank help even more people who struggle with food…
Self Care is Community Care
As we neared press time for the Spring issue of San Francisco Attorney magazine, we found ourselves in uncharted territory. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is forcing us to examine how we live, work, and connect with each other. As a…
A City View Inspires: Our San Francisco Values and a Pledge to Promote Wellness
The following are excerpts from Stuart Plunkett’s remarks at his December 17, 2019, installation as the 2020 president of the Bar Association of San Francisco. Lately, when I go outside, I try to feel the City beneath my feet—to renew…