Andrew Dawson Returns as Partner to Leader Circle Firm The Bar Association of San Francisco congratulates Leader Circle Firm, Keker, Van Nest & Peters on the exciting news of Andrew Dawson’s return as partner in their San Francisco office. With…
Reminder to Enact the California Workplace Violence Prevention Plan and Training for Your Firm or Your Clients
Though new California employment laws normally become effective on the first of the year, the California legislature occasionally passes important laws mid-year. Such is the case of the California Workplace Violence Prevention Plan requirements and related training. These laws went…
Meet Cliff Yin, a Devoted Mock Trial Coach for 30 Years
The Justice & Diversity Center’s Mock Trial Program, one of the Diversity Educational Programs, provides students in San Francisco’s high schools with opportunities to build their confidence, develop public speaking skills, and gain hands-on courtroom experience. The season begins with…
August 2024 Members in the News
Former Barristers President on the Fast Track The Bar Association of San Francisco congratulates Kelly M. Matayoshi, 2020 Barristers Club President, on being named a “Lawyer on the Fast Track” by Law.com and The Recorder in the 2024 California Legal…
2024 Minority Law Student Scholarship Program Recipients
The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) is proud to announce the 2024 recipients of its Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarships. Thanks to the generosity of donors, three scholarships will be awarded…
BASF Welcomes New Taxation Section Chair
We are excited to welcome our new Taxation Section Chair, Jim, to the team! Jim is a partner in RSM US LLP’s Mergers and Acquisitions tax practice, based in San Francisco. He specializes in providing federal and state tax advisory…
Anatomy of A Trial
Summer may have reached its end, but we’ve got something hot for you in October. The Paralegal Section is holding an all-day conference – Anatomy of a Trial – on October 18th at BASF’s new headquarters. We have a full…
PAGA 2.0: The Practical Effects of the 2024 Amendments
On July 1, 2024, Governor Newsom signed two bills, S.B. 92 and A.B. 2288, that amend the principal provisions of California’s Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act, Labor Code §2698 et seq. (PAGA). These bills reflect a broad compromise between…
July 2024 Members in the News
Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenbergers 2024 Super Lawyers Honorees BASF recognizes Leader Circle firm Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger as four of their shareholders, Michael A. Kelly, Richard Schoenberger, Khaldoun Baghdadi, and Doris Cheng, have been named to the 2024…
New Change to Civil Code Section 1954.53 Helps Physically Disabled Tenants Relocate To More Accessible Rental Units
At the end of 2023, the California Legislature passed AB 1620, which as of January 1, 2024, is codified in Civil Code Section 1954.53(a)(4). This new law is a welcome amendment to the Costa-Hawkins Act and aims to alleviate a…
Should You Redesign or Refresh Your Law Firm Website?
Understanding the Difference Between a Website Redesign and Refresh Members of the San Francisco Bar Association may find themselves at a crossroads when considering whether to redesign or refresh their law firm’s website. Knowing the distinction between these two processes…
May 2024 Members in the News
BASF Members Honored in 2024 San Francisco Business Times’ 40 Under 40 The Bar Association of San Francisco extends heartfelt congratulations to our members Chambord Benton Hayes, Isaac Chaput, Lidia Lopez, and Jacqueline Simonovich for being named in the San…