On the sunny afternoon of April 27, BASF celebrated its monumental 150th anniversary. Past BASF presidents and board members old and new, along with state and city officials, congregated for one of the first in-person events held on the patio at our new offices. Those in attendance included Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, CA Attorney General Rob Bonta, CA State Bar Executive Director Leah Wilson, Presiding Judge Samuel K. Feng, SF City Attorney David Chiu, and Mayor London N. Breed.

Cantil-Sakauye acknowledged the tremendous impacts BASF has had on San Francisco and beyond. "There is nothing like this (BASF's) alchemy of brains and dedication to the vulnerable. To see this in action is inspiring, and BASF has been doing this for years," Cantil-Sakauye said. "You’ve always been a voice, you’ve been an advocate, you’ve been a leader, you’ve been visionaries. Thank you so much for the work you do. You changed California and you are an example of excellence." "You provide services to the disadvantaged and underserved, and you pioneer constructive change in society," said Wilson.

Mayor Breed presented a proclamation to Yolanda Jackson, BASF Executive Director and General Counsel, declaring it "The Bar Association of San Francisco Day" in the City. Thank you to all who have contributed to the immense impact BASF has had over the years.

Stay tuned for a full recap of the celebration in the summer issue of the San Francisco Attorney digital magazine including video of the speakers!