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Members Honored by Consumer Attorneys of California

BASF members Craig M. Peters, Altair Law, and David L. Winnett, The Veen Firm, were named Attorneys of the Year by Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC). Peters and Winnett were recognized for securing a nearly $15 million verdict against Mazda for a defective seat design that…

BASF Supports the Statement of Chief Justice John Roberts Affirming the Importance of an Independent Judiciary

The Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) supports Chief Justice John Roberts’ statement that the “independent judiciary is something we should all be thankful for.” The Chief Justice is right. We have three separate but equal branches of government. An…

Thank you!

As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, we want to thank you for helping the Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) of the Bar Association of San Francisco respond to the needs of our community. With your support, we were able to provide…

Cyber Monday Online CLE Bundle Sale

Does your last name start with a letter between A and G? Take advantage of our 50% off Cyber Monday sale on Online CLE bundles! Save and earn your credits from the comfort of your home or office before your…

Legal Writing Tip: Bridge Your Paragraphs

A well-written piece of advocacy should be easy to read; the thoughts and ideas presented should flow seamlessly from one to the next. To achieve fluency, include in the first—usually topic—sentence of each paragraph (starting with the second in each…

Five Members to Be Honored at Bar’s Annual Membership Luncheon on December 18

November 18, 2018 – San Francisco – Five members of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) will be honored with awards for their dedication to the organization in 2018. The following members are being honored with Awards of Merit:…

Paralegal Corner: Compassion & Communication – Keys to Dealing with Challenging Clients

Clients in the throes of divorce generally do not project the best version of themselves. Some behave like overwrought toddlers who missed their naptime: They whine, lash out, reverse course, and demand constant attention. Some behave like this because it…

Aretha’s Estate Inaction Especially Common Among Terminally Ill

The sad announcement came moments after America lost its Queen of Soul this summer: Aretha Franklin had died of pancreatic cancer. Then more news broke: She left no will or trust, leaving the fate of her $80 million fortune up…

Barristers Club Announces 2019 Board of Directors

The Barristers Club, the Bar Association of San Francisco’s (BASF) new attorney division, recently announced the officers for its 2019 Board of Directors. In addition, the Nominating Committee of the Barristers Board of Directors is pleased to announce that five…

Members Honored by California Rural Legal Assistance

BASF Leader Circle firm partner Erica Villanueva, Farella Braun + Martel, was recently honored with a Outstanding Alumni Award by California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA). Villanueva was an intern with CRLA. Aurelio Perez, shareholder at BASF Leader Circle firm Littler Mendelson, received the Ambassador for Justice…

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra Shares His Battles Against Trump with San Francisco Attorneys

Newly elected California Attorney General (AG) Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, recently spoke with San Francisco attorneys about his legal battles against the Trump administration. At the Bar Association of San Francisco, Becerra fielded questions from California Appellate Law Group chairman…

Parents Protect Sons From Their Siblings—From Beyond the Grave

Years after his parents died, Kevin O’Connor fought off two of his siblings with a legal security blanket they left him. The weapon: a power of appointment, which lets people wield control of their wealth, even decades after they die.…

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