On June 26, 2013 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Section 3 of the Federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which defined marriage to be that between a man and a woman only, is unconstitutional. The Supreme Court also ruled…
Former BASF President Nominated to Federal Court Bench
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Farella Braun + Martel: Advancing the Right to Civil Counsel
Farella Braun + Martel celebrated its 50th anniversary last year by reaffirming its longstanding commitment to public service. This year, Farella has continued its tradition of service by joining the Justice & Diversity Center’s (JDC’s) Right to Civil Counsel…
Nominations Now Being Accepted for 2014 Barristers Club Board of Directors
What to do if your caseload is full or if a legal matter is outside the scope of your practice
More resources: For the community: Need an aviation accident attorney? Visit www.sfbar.org/lawyerreferrals/aviation-accident-attorneys.aspx for more information. Do you need a referral to an attorney for a different matter? The Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS) offers legal assistance from lawyers who are pre-screened for their…
Arnold & Porter Hosts In-House Counsel Mixer
BASF held its most recent in-house counsel mixer on Wednesday, June 5. The event was hosted by BASF Sponsor Firm Arnold & Porter. The evening was a huge success with in-house attorneys across all different industries in attendance. Guests included…
BASF Sponsor Firm Bingham McCutchen Holds Women’s Retreat
Bingham McCutchen’s San Francisco office recently hosted an event that served as a forum for the firm’s Northern California-based women attorneys that focused on both advancing participants’ individual business and career development goals and exploring broader gender issues that women…
U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag to Keynote Barristers’ Annual Meeting November 8
Berman DeValerio Joins Sponsor Firm Family
BASF is excited to welcome Berman DeValerio as its newest Sponsor Firm. Berman DeValerio handles class actions and other complex litigation, primary securities and antitrust lawsuits, on behalf of institutional investors and businesses nationwide. With 38 attorneys in San Francisco,…
Two BASF Members Appointed as Judges
The United States Senate recently confirmed the appointment of William Orrick III as a federal judge in the Northern District of California. Prior to his appointment, Orrick served as Counsel and Deputy Assistant U.S. Attorney General for the Civil Division…
Sponsor Firm Managing Partners Dinner Features Legal Leaders
The Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) held its first ever “Legal Leaders of the Bay Area Dinner” at Morton’s the Steakhouse. The dinner brought together the managing partners of BASF’s Sponsor Firms and general counsel from corporations throughout the…