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BASF Bulletin Board: Members and Leader Circle Firms in the News

DATE: DATE: March 3, 2016 DATE: September 30, 2020
Joshua Lipshutz Named to “40 Under 40” List Joshua Lipshutz, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, was named to the San Francisco Business Times “40 Under 40” list, which said, “These outstanding CEOs, entrepreneurs, and top executives are making a difference in…
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Know a Diverse Local Law Student?

DATE: DATE: March 3, 2016 DATE: September 30, 2020
The Justice & Diversity Center’s Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship program was established in 1998 to reaffirm a commitment to diversity in legal education and the legal profession. Most scholarships involve a substantial three-year commitment to worthy qualified students.…
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The Power of Intuitive Awareness

DATE: DATE: March 2, 2016 DATE: September 30, 2020
“Beware the Ides of March,” a soothsayer warned Julius Caesar in Shakespeare’s famous historical tragedy. But Caesar didn’t heed the seer’s premonition, and on that fateful day (March fifteenth) was assassinated by a group of dagger-wielding Roman senators- some of…
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Member Profile: Johanna Calabria of Durie Tangri

DATE: DATE: March 2, 2016 DATE: September 30, 2020
Johanna Calabria is the managing partner of Durie Tangri, one of the nation’s top IP litigation firms. A BASF member since 2006, she was selected by her peers for inclusion on Best Lawyers’ 2015 list for commercial litigation in recognition…
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LGBT Judges Discuss Their Paths to the Judiciary

DATE: DATE: March 1, 2016 DATE: September 30, 2020
More than 30 people attended the “Pathways to the Judiciary” CLE and reception presented by BASF’s Equality Subcommittee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in late January. Attendees were engaged by a lively and intriguing discussion by the panelists…
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Paralegal Corner: Meet Dennis Hanshew

DATE: DATE: February 29, 2016 DATE: September 30, 2020
In my interview of BASF Paralegal Section’s Education Coordinator Dennis Hanshew, he discussed his unique path to becoming a paralegal, the most important skills paralegal need, and how to avoid burnout. Education I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts from…
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Over $1 Million Settlement in LRIS Police Brutality Case Rights a Wrong

DATE: DATE: February 29, 2016 DATE: April 8, 2021
Imagine yourself as a 61-year old African-American from Oakland who has worked as a union plumber for 35 years. You read newspapers religiously, and know a few things about civil rights. You live in a rented converted garage in a…
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Paoli & Geerhart: Two Decades of Pro Bono with the Justice & Diversity Center

DATE: DATE: February 28, 2016 DATE: April 28, 2021
The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) is pleased to recognize our Volunteers of the Month, Chuck Geerhart and Tom Paoli, attorneys at JDC’s Legal Advice & Referral Clinic (LARC). Geerhart and Paoli share a private practice specializing in plaintiffs’ personal…
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Sheppard Mullin Quadruples Its Pro Bono Service For Underserved Communities

DATE: DATE: February 26, 2016 DATE: September 30, 2020
The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) recognizes and thanks Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton for its notable commitment to pro bono service. Last year, under the leadership of partners Neil Popovic and Peter Carson, Sheppard Mullin helped ensure access to…
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Should we “put all citations in footnotes”—or not?

DATE: DATE: February 26, 2016 DATE: September 30, 2020
Everyone agrees legal brief writers should strive for clear, orderly prose and a coherent chain of argument. At the same time, we must show there is legal precedent for most of our assertions, and identify precisely these sources of support.…
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Legal Ethics Corner: How Much Do You Need to Know About Your Client’s Insurance Coverage?

DATE: DATE: February 25, 2016 DATE: September 30, 2020
It’s no secret that insurance coverage is often a key issue in litigation, as insurance is used to pay defense costs, fund settlements, and satisfy judgments. In recognition of this, courts have recently been imposing more burdens on lawyers when…
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Perfectly Matched Client and Attorney = Another Successful LRIS Referral

DATE: DATE: February 25, 2016 DATE: September 30, 2020
Mixing family matters with business matters can strain even the closest of relationships. The additions of a step-family, a church, various real estate holdings, possible elder financial abuse, and an inheritance, brought one family to the breaking point. In 2013,…
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