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New California Law Requires Informed Consent to Mediation

New Law. On January 1, a new California law will take effect. It will require a lawyer to make sure their client understands the implications of California’s legal protections for mediation communications, before the client agrees to mediation. If the…

The Bar Association of San Francisco Nominates Officer and Directors for 2019 Board

September 20, 2018 — San Francisco — The Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF) Nominating Committee has nominated six directors to serve on its Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee, chaired by immediate past president Merri A. Baldwin, also recommended…

Kitty’s Corner: Reflections on a Summer Fellowship at the Bar Association (part 2)

Kitty Zeng is a high school student at Balboa High School in San Francisco, where she takes part in Law Academy. Established in 1997 by then Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) President Judge…

Justice & Diversity Center Announces 2018 Recipients of Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarships

September 18, 2018 – San Francisco, California – The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) is proud to announce the 2018 recipients of its Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarships. Thanks to the generosity…

BASF Welcomes Newest Leader Circle Firm: Boies Schiller Flexner

The Bar Association of San Francisco welcomes its newest Leader Circle firm: Boies Schiller Flexner. Boies is a firm of internationally recognized trial lawyers, crisis managers, and strategic advisors known for their creative, aggressive, and efficient pursuit of success for…

Amee Mikacich Inducted as President of California Women Lawyers

BASF Leader Circle firm partner Amee Mikacich, Hinshaw & Culbertson, has been appointed President of California Women Lawyers (CWL). Mikacich was inducted in a ceremony at the CWL’s 44th Annual Dinner in San Diego, on September 13. Since 1974, CWL has promoted the advancement…

Farella Braun + Martel Named a California Powerhouse by Law360

BASF Leader Circle firm Farella Braun + Martel was named a 2018 California Powerhouse by Law360. This is the third time Farella has been featured among Law360’s California Powerhouses in the past five years. According to Law360, the eight law firms selected…

BASF Members Recognized as Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Fintech Trailblazers by the National Law Journal

The following BASF members were included in the National Law Journal’s 2018 list of Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Fintech Trailblazers: Mitzi Chang, Goodwin; David Reidy, McGuireWoods; and Eric Sibbitt, O’Melveny & Myers.

Mindfulness Practice: Managing Everyday Stress by Cultivating Presence of Mind

Paralegal work can be extremely stressful. Beyond your regular assignments, you frequently deal with impossible deadlines and angry clients, all while performing secretarial, administrative and/or clerical work. Your mind is constantly pulled from one project to another, between work and…

ABA Young Lawyers Division Recognizes BASF Members

The ABA Young Lawyers Division recently highlighted some of the best and brightest of its members with On the Rise-Top 40 Young Lawyers awards. Published in the September issue of ABA Journal, the list includes the following BASF members: Bryan…

Mock Trial Coaches Needed!

The Justice and Diversity Center (JDC) is gearing up for the 2018-19 High School Mock Trial Season, and we are seeking volunteer attorney coaches! As one of JDC’s diversity pipeline programs, the San Francisco County Mock Trial program works…

Damali A. Taylor Appointed to San Francisco Police Commission

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of BASF member Damali A. Taylor, O’Melveny & Myers, to the city’s Police Commission. The mission of the Police Commission is to set policy for the Police Department and to conduct disciplinary…