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Amee Mikacich Inducted as President of California Women Lawyers

BASF Leader Circle firm partner Amee Mikacich, Hinshaw & Culbertson, has been appointed President of California Women Lawyers (CWL). Mikacich was inducted in a ceremony at the CWL’s 44th Annual Dinner in San Diego, on September 13. Since 1974, CWL has promoted the advancement…

Farella Braun + Martel Named a California Powerhouse by Law360

BASF Leader Circle firm Farella Braun + Martel was named a 2018 California Powerhouse by Law360. This is the third time Farella has been featured among Law360’s California Powerhouses in the past five years. According to Law360, the eight law firms selected…

BASF Members Recognized as Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Fintech Trailblazers by the National Law Journal

The following BASF members were included in the National Law Journal’s 2018 list of Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Fintech Trailblazers: Mitzi Chang, Goodwin; David Reidy, McGuireWoods; and Eric Sibbitt, O’Melveny & Myers.

Mindfulness Practice: Managing Everyday Stress by Cultivating Presence of Mind

Paralegal work can be extremely stressful. Beyond your regular assignments, you frequently deal with impossible deadlines and angry clients, all while performing secretarial, administrative and/or clerical work. Your mind is constantly pulled from one project to another, between work and…

ABA Young Lawyers Division Recognizes BASF Members

The ABA Young Lawyers Division recently highlighted some of the best and brightest of its members with On the Rise-Top 40 Young Lawyers awards. Published in the September issue of ABA Journal, the list includes the following BASF members: Bryan…

Mock Trial Coaches Needed!

The Justice and Diversity Center (JDC) is gearing up for the 2018-19 High School Mock Trial Season, and we are seeking volunteer attorney coaches! As one of JDC’s diversity pipeline programs, the San Francisco County Mock Trial program works…

Damali A. Taylor Appointed to San Francisco Police Commission

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of BASF member Damali A. Taylor, O’Melveny & Myers, to the city’s Police Commission. The mission of the Police Commission is to set policy for the Police Department and to conduct disciplinary…

General Counsel Tip: Proactive Loss Prevention

Not all claims are avoidable, and a disgruntled client may sue even absent attorney error. However, there are proactive steps a law firm’s general counsel should consider to reduce the risks of a claim against a firm. Although taking proactive…

Pro Bono for the Soul: Consumer Debt Defense and Education Clinics

We know that law is a challenging profession and it can take a toll on your physical and emotional health, but volunteering even just a little bit of your time will…

BASF Member and DLA Partner Dean Fealk Hosted Indian Minister of Justice Ravi Shanker Prasad

On August 27, BASF Member and DLA Piper partner Dean Fealk hosted the Indian Minister of Justice, Ravi Shanker Prasad, for a business leader’s roundtable on India’s digital revolution, digital inclusion and opportunities for collaboration between Silicon Valley and India in areas of…

Daily Journal Recognizes Top Plaintiff Lawyers

The following BASF members were recognized by the Daily Journal in its list of 2018 Top Plaintiff Lawyers: Mary Alexander, Mary Alexander & Associates; Elizabeth Cabraser, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein; Joseph Saveri and Steven Williams, both of Joseph Saveri Law Firm.

BASF Welcomes Grace Seferian to its Bay Area Mediation Services Panel

Grace Seferian is an expert in the field of construction with over 20 years of experience in the industry as a program and construction manager professional. Seferian is also an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) specialist with expertise in mediation, arbitration and Dispute Review…

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