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BASF’s ADR Department Greets Delegation from China

In September, the International Law Institute from Washington, D.C., hosted 25 members of the China Law Society (CLS) on their multi-city tour to consult with representatives from Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) programs. CLS is an academic organization involved in developing,…

Homelessness and Supportive Housing Conference Connects Nonprofit Providers to Share Expertise and Ideas

The Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP) of the Justice & Diversity Center is a nonprofit contractor of the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH). With our collaborative partner, Swords to Plowshares, we provide legal and supporting social services, including extensive benefits advocacy,…

President’s Report: Thanks for the Community

As I enter my final month as president of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) and the Justice & Diversity Center (JDC), several people have (at least sometimes jokingly) commented that I must be relieved that this year is…

BASF/JDC Responds to Department of Homeland Security on Proposed Change to Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility

December 10, 2018 – San Francisco – The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) and the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) filed joint comments in response to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, “Inadmissibility on Public…

Tax Attorney Volunteers Wide Array of Skills to Help People Navigate Confusing, Intimidating System

The Justice and Diversity Center (JDC) would like to recognize volunteer attorney Beth Hodess for her outstanding contributions to the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Program (LITC). Beth’s work with LITC helps the program serve low-income taxpayers who have tax issues…

Alicia Silverstone: Not So “Clueless” After All

Alicia Silverstone shot to fame in the early 90s as the “Aerosmith Chick,” starring in three Aerosmith videos that cemented both Silverstone and the rock group as household names. Earlier this month, she finalized her divorce, and she included a…

Jim Brosnahan Honored by American Board of Trial Advocates

BASF Past President James J. Brosnahan was recently honored by the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) with the Don E. Bailey Civility & Professionalism Award. The award was presented at ABOTA’s Holiday Gala on December 7. The Don E. Bailey Civility…

Members Inducted as 2019 Officers of the American Board of Trial Advocates

BASF member Joe McMonigle, Long & Levit, was recently installed as 2019 President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Incoming BASF/JDC President Doris Cheng, Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, was installed as 2019 Vice President. ABOTA’s mission is to foster improvement in the ethical…

Dean Fealk Named Honorary Senator of the German Senate of Economy

On December 1, BASF member and DLA Piper partner Dean Fealk was named an honorary senator of the Senat Der Wirtschaft (Senate of Economy) in recognition of his efforts to strengthen transatlantic relations by leading trade, investment and innovation initiatives between Germany and California. The appointment…

Members Appointed as Superior Court Judges

Governor Jerry Brown announced the appointment of 13 judges on Friday, including the following BASF members: BASF member Eumi K. Lee was appointed to the Alameda County Superior Court, where she will be the first Korean-American judge. She has been a professor…

JDC Partners with Corporate Counsel, Firms to Help Strengthen Bay Area Nonprofits

As part of its mission to support and strengthen local nonprofits, JDC’s Community Organization Representation Project (CORP) regularly partners with law firms and volunteer attorneys to provide free legal clinics for organizations serving low-income and underserved communities. This October, CORP…

JDC Partners with Corporate Counsel, Firms to Help Strengthen Bay Area Nonprofits