Two New Attorneys to Benesch Benesch has recently hired two new attorneys to their firm, Ismael Laymoun and Neeta Sahadev. Kaymoun joins as an Associate in the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, and his practice focuses on data privacy, and…
Applications Open for Section Leadership and Executive Committee Position
Applications are being accepted until 9/30/26 for all BASF Sections and Committee, join a section for the some of the following reasons: Networking: Connect with peers, mentors, and influential figures in the legal community through our various events and receptions.…
August 2026 Members in the News
Multiple Minami Tamaki Attorneys are Best Lawyers in America Congratulations to the following attorneys from Leader Circle firm, Minami Tamaki, who were listed among The Best Lawyers in America, 2027 edition! They include partners Sean Tamura-Sato, Olivia Serene Lee, Suhi…
European Digital Regulation: The Alphabet Soup Update
The European Union isn’t slowing down: It keeps adding to what is already one of the most comprehensive digital regulatory frameworks in the world. For U.S. technology companies with European customers, employees, or operations, ignorance is not a viable compliance…
Leadership and Executive Committee Members Recruitment
Dear BASF Member: We are currently accepting applications for the following BASF Sections and Committees listed below. These Executive Committees are comprised of attorneys representing the diverse makeup of their Section. Previous Section participation and experience with planning educational programs…
National Commercial Mediation Survey
Have you participated in a commercial mediation? Researchers at UC Law San Francisco, with the support of AAA/ICDR, CPR, and JAMS, invite you to complete a confidential 10-minute survey on your experiences. Your responses will help shape one of the…
July 2026 Members in the News
Michael A. Kelly Named Top 5 Personal Injury Lawyers Congratualtions to Michael Kelly, Shareholder at Walkup, Melodia, & Schoenberger, on his recognition in the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list, one he has received every year since 2005. The selection for this list is…
A Reflection on BASF’s Fearless Leadership, Community, and Connection
Join us as we reflect on the remarkable contributions of one of BASF’s outstanding attorneys Jim Arnold. He is a fearless leader whose dedication, active engagement, and lasting impact have helped strengthen the environmental law practice community. Through leadership, collaboration,…
Engagement Agreement Void Due to Failure to Disclose and Obtain Written Consent of Potential Conflicts
Sometimes history is destined to repeat itself. In Doe 1 v. McGrath Kavinoky LLP, No. B343201, 2026 Cal. App. LEXIS 394, 2026 WL 1862123 (Cal. App. June 29, 2026), the California Court of Appeal held that a law firm’s failure…
June 2026 Members in the News
Top Women Lawyers in California from Morrison Foerster Congratulations to partners, Tiffany Cheung and Christine Wong, on their recent recognition in the Daily Journal’s 2026 list of the Top Women Lawyers in California. This distinguishment is bestowed upon lawyers whose successes…
Beyond the Algorithm: Why Trusted Content Is the Future of Legal AI
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the legal profession—but as adoption accelerates, a critical question is emerging: Can legal professionals trust what AI produces? The whitepaper “Beyond the Algorithm: Why Trusted Content Defines the Future of Legal Intelligence” explores this pivotal moment in the legal industry. It…
May 2026 Members in the News
Two Leader Circle Firms named California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year Congratulations to both Farella Braun + Martel and Lieff Cabraser on their recent recognition in the 2026 “California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year” by the Daily Journal. Alongside legal…