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Bar Association of San Francisco Member Benefits: Publications

The BASF Directory

The BASF Directory, published annually, incorporates the former Directory of San Francisco Attorneys and the Northern California Register of Experts and Consultants into one volume, making it the most comprehensive Directory of its kind in California.

The BASF Directory is an invaluable resource for members and is among the top member benefits at BASF. The Directory puts essential information at attorneys' fingertips.

The BASF Directory includes:

  • Area of Practice sub-directory
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution sub-directory
  • Corporate Counsel of Northern California sub-directory
  • Northern California Register of Experts and Consultants
  • BASF Member Roster
  • Court information, legal services, etc.

Savings or discounts:

One copy is free to members. Members may purchase additional copies for $75 plus California sales tax of 8.5%. The non-member price is $100, plus 8.5% sales tax.

Access to directory:

Delivered to you upon publication annually, free of charge, once you become a BASF member.

Non-members please call (415) 782-8907 to order a copy or click here for a publications order form.

The Northern California Register of Experts and Consultants is also available online. Search for an expert or consultant.

The ADR directory is also available online. Search the ADR Directory.


San Francisco Attorney Magazine

This quarterly magazine covers topics ranging from cyber law to workplace violence, diversity in the legal profession, discussions of legislation, and trends in law office administration—just to name a few topics.

Savings or discounts:

A subscription is free to our members. The non-member price is $36 per year.

Access to the Magazine:

The magazine is mailed to you automatically, free of charge, once you become a BASF member.

Current Issue:

The current issue is available online for Members only (Log In required).

Back issues or subscriptions?

For archives of the magazine from 2006-present, go to the SFAM Archives. If you would like access to an issue prior to 2006, please email shappich@sfbar.org.

Want to submit an article for publication?

San Francisco Attorney magazine accepts articles for consideration from BASF members. Articles also might be eligible for CLE credit. Find out more.


BASF Bulletin

A new full-color monthly newspaper from The Bar Association of San Francisco. Each issue will include the monthly Continuing Legal Education (CLE) calendar along with coverage of BASF events, news about the local legal community and lots of photos!

Savings or discounts:

It is free to our members.

Access to the BASF Bulletin:

It is automatically sent to our BASF members each month.

Want to submit an article for publication?

The BASF Bulletin newspaper accepts articles for consideration from BASF members. Articles also might be eligible for CLE credit. Find out more.

Back issues or subscriptions?

For archives of the BASF Bulletin, go to the BASF Bulletin Archives. If you would like access to an issue or article published prior to August 2010, please email shappich@sfbar.org.

 


The BASF Email Newsletters: Bullet Points and CLE Planner

BASF sends an email newsletter to its membership once per week in order to inform members of upcoming events and programs. There are two types of eNewsletters.

Bullet Points is delivered to members' inboxes the first and third week of the month. This eNewsletter has information from all BASF departments and includes information on upcoming CLE programs, trainings (for volunteer staff) and events. It also includes news and information about BASF programs.

CLE Planner is delivered the second and fourth week of the month. This eNewsletter overviews the upcoming CLE programs for the following two weeks. It also includes in-depth reviews of the most compelling programs we have offered, as well as brief overviews of past seminars and CLE programs. Additionally, this eNewsletter highlights videos and podcasts available for online MCLE self-study.

Savings or discounts:

It is free to our members.

Access to the Newsletter:

Members automatically receive our newsletter.

Current Issue:

The current issue is available online for Members only (Log In required).


The Recorder and therecorder.com

Free access for BASF members only: The Recorder’s 2011 “Women Leaders in the Law” special report - for a limited time

The Recorder, a leading provider of essential California legal content, helps California attorneys and legal professionals successfully navigate their practices and lead their firms. The Recorder is proud to serve as the official publisher of BASF’s semimonthly newsletter.

Recorder subscribers receive:

  • The must-read weekly newspaper, including:

    • Judicial and in-house profiles
    • Verdict and deal information
    • A full week’s summaries from the market-leading California Daily Opinion Service (CDOS)
    • Substantive law articles, and in-depth reporting and analysis
  • Full online access to therecorder.com, including:

    • Daily morning news alerts
    • Afternoon case alerts
    • CDOS daily updates and downloadable booklets
    • Breaking legal news, updates from The Recorder’s Legal Pad blog, and daily articles

Special introductory rate for BASF members

  • BASF members not already subscribing to The Recorder can do so at a special introductory rate of $299 a year (plus tax), regularly $349, for a one-year subscription.
  • BASF members from firm sizes of 10 attorneys and under not already subscribing to The Recorder can do so at the special introductory rate of $199 a year (plus applicable tax), for a one-year subscription – a 43 percent savings from the regular subscription rate.

For more information visit The Recorder’s website. To subscribe, call (415) 490-1056; please have your BASF ID number handy as proof of BASF membership.

 

This is not a BASF publication.


The San Francisco Daily Journal

In print Monday through Friday, no other publication devotes more staff and resources to reporting California legal news. Subscriptions include:

  • Daily Appellate Report – Summaries and full text publication of today’s California, 9th Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court appellate decisions, available online every afternoon and in print next day
  • Judicial Profiles – five new profiles every week
  • Profiles of California corporate counsel and neutrals
  • Perspective – daily attorney-written articles dissect new rulings, analyze changes in the legal field, and offer insights on succeeding in the business of law
  • Verdicts & Settlements – summaries of recent California civil cases, in print weekly; over 30,000 cases available online
  • Law firm news and updates on business transactions
  • Monthly Court Directory and biannual Directory of Attorneys
  • Free online access to archives

 

Special discount

New BASF members may subscribe to the Daily Journal for $303 (plus tax) for one year – a 57% savings on the regular rate. Rate good through April 30, 2012. 

To subscribe

Call 866-531-1492; you will be asked for your BASF ID number.

This is not a BASF publication.


American Bar Association Publications

BASF membership entitles you to 15% off the list price of any of the American Bar Association's more than 300 titles. Access by logging into the members only area.


San Francisco Business Times

BASF members can subscribe to the San Francisco Business Times for 15% off published rates.  The Business Times is the best source for up to date local San Francisco business news and resources.  Get your news through the print version or online!  The subscription includes the annual Book of Lists! Subscribe now or receive a four week trial offer.

Savings or discounts:

Savings 15% off published rates or $80 per year, plus the annual Book of Lists, a $70 value.

Access to Benefit:

Call Lindsey Gross at 415-288-4961 or lgross@bizjournal.com. Please provide your BASF ID#.

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