The Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF), along with a number of its past presidents, released an op-ed in support of independence of the judiciary in response to Donald Trump’s statements that U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel, who is handling…
Former Scholarship Recipient Takes on Clerkships
2011 Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship recipient Antonio Ingram, Morrison & Foerster, will be clerking for the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana with Judge Ivan Lemelle in New Orleans for one year beginning in August 2016.…
LGBT Battle for Equality Goes Beyond the Altar
Almost fifty years after the first same-sex couple was denied a marriage license in California, last year Obergefell v. Hodges codified a fundamental right to marry a person of the same sex. But Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Transgender people want…
Solo and Small Firm Section Happy Hour
A few photos from the recent Solo and Small Firm Section Happy Hour. You can find more photos from the event on our Facebook page. Learn more about the Solo and Small Firm Section here.
Silence is Just Plain Sound
“Hello darkness, my old friend,” begins Paul Simon’s “Sounds of Silence” made famous by the movie The Graduate. “People talking without speaking, people hearing without listening.” As mediators and lawyers we should take the need of silence to heart. For…
Lawyer Referral and Information Service Celebrates 70th Anniversary
This month, the Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) officially turns 70 years old. The dynamic growth and changes to the program over the last seven decades are a reflection of trends and changes in law, society, communications and demographics.…
Former School-To-College Student Shines as First-Generation College Student
High school is one of the most difficult transitions for young people. There are social, academic and family dynamics that add to the pressures of being in a new learning community. The transition sometimes derails young students’ dream of college, with every…
Estate Planning Corner: Prince Has Left the Building, But Did He Leave a Will?
When inimitable superstar Prince died in April at the age of 57, he left behind millions of grieving fans and a majestic artistic legacy. But it’s still unknown whether he left a will indicating who inherits his estimated $250 million…
Barristers Club Open House
The Barristers Club held its annual Open House on April 21. Over 100 attorneys and law students came to BASF to learn about the various sections and committees of the Barristers Club. There were lots of new faces interested in…
IOLTA Basics: What You Need to Know
If you are thinking about going solo, make sure you have the appropriate bank accounts set up from the beginning. You will need at least two accounts to start. One is an operating account where you conduct the daily business…
Need Quality Referrals? Join the SF-Marin Lawyer Referral Service
The Bar Association of San Francisco’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. Recently renamed to reflect its expansion into Marin County, there is no better time to become a member of the long running,…
Paralegal Section Member Spotlight: Mitzi Wortman
In my interview of BASF Paralegal Section’s Mitzi Wortman, she shares her path to becoming a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant and the deepest influences in her life: family, community and creative expression. Education and certifications I received my Associate of…