Joseph McGowan as Co-Chair of RJO’s Construction Practice Group Congratulations to Joseph McGowan on being elevated to co-chair of the firm’s Construction Practice Group. In their firm announcement, they share that “McGowan has practiced construction law for more than 31…
Electronic Data Sharing and Client Confidentiality: Ethical Considerations for Using Data Sharing Technology
As data sharing platforms like NetDocuments, Clio, ShareFile and Dropbox are increasingly being used by attorneys for client data collection, transfer, and storage, law firms should set compliant firm policies, vet data management software, and advise on privacy frameworks to…
September 2025 Members in the News
John Keker and Bob Van Nest Recognized Distinguished Counsel John Keker and Bob Van Nest have recently been named to the Daily Journal’s inaugural list of Distinguished Counsel, recognizing 17 California attorneys who have earned a spot on the publication’s…
Labor and Employment Ordinances
On April 17, the Bar Association of San Francisco offered a CLE on San Francisco and Oakland employment ordinances. For all of our members, here are some highlights: City of Oakland Employment Ordinances Minimum wage & paid sick leave ordinance…
August 2025 Members in the News
Greenberg Traurig Welcomes Ann (Seung-Eun) Lee Leader Circle firm, Greenberg Traurig, recently expanded its Real Estate Practice by welcoming Ann (Seung-Eun) Lee as a shareholder. With nearly 20 years of experience, Ann joins having represented a wide variety of clients…
Heads Up: New ChatGPT Privacy Concerns for Lawyers and Legal Staff
If you or your team use ChatGPT for research, drafting, or brainstorming, there’s an important new warning you should know about. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is now required to keep user chat logs—even deleted ones—because of a court order…
“Hear ye! Hear ye! Hear ye!” First District justices convene with attorneys to dispense useful advice.
“Hear ye! Hear ye! Hear ye!” First District justices convene with attorneys to dispense useful advice. The discussions at the Appellate Law Section’s May 8 luncheon with justices from the First District Court of Appeal—the first since the COVID-19 pandemic—generated…
July 2025 Members in the News
Board Member as Women Leader in Tech Law Lindsay Llewellyn, BASF Board Member, has been named one of Law.com’s 2024 Women Leaders in Tech Law. She currently serves as the Chief Legal and Business Officer at Lyft in San Francisco.…
ABA Formal Opinion 514: A Detailed Reminder Concerning Representation of Organization Clients and the Attorney’s Diligence in that Context
July 10, 2025 The American Bar Association (“ABA”) and its Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility, like many other associations including the Bar Association of San Franciso (“BASF”), periodically issues highly informative and useful ethics opinions. On January 8,…
Common Mistakes When Maintaining a Client File
Attorneys often fail to maintain a complete client file or are unsure of the proper amount of time to retain the file. The following scenarios are common examples. Hypothetical 1: A client has a meritorious personal injury claim that the…
June 2025 Members in the News
Krista Schwartz Named Among Top IP Lawyers The Bar Association of San Francisco congratulates Krista Schwartz of Willkie Farr on being named to the Daily Journal‘s 2025 list of “Top Intellectual Property Lawyers.” This marks the fourth time Krista has…
May 2025 Members in the News
Cooley CEO Listed Among Most Influential Women The Bar Association of San Francisco extends its congratulations to Cooley CEO Rachel Proffitt on being named to the San Francisco Business Times’ Most Influential Women list. This recognition highlights Rachel’s exceptional leadership…