Bar Association of San Francisco

 

The Solo and Small Firm Practice Section of the Barristers Club presents:

 

A Brave New World: Navigating Advances in Legal Technology

 

October 18, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

 

MCLE Credits - 1 H, Lunch is included with this program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Brave New World: How to Ethically Navigate New Advances in Legal Technology

 

 

Speakers

Tucker Cottingham
Lawyaw

 

Adam Koss
Koss Firm

 

Moderator

Justin White
Louderback Law Group

 

Solo and small firm attorneys are under increasing pressure to reduce overhead and improve efficiency in order to meet client expectations and to remain competitive. This program will explore some of the pressing ethical questions
raised by new technology and provide a practical framework to help navigate these uncharted waters.

 

The program will trace how the California Rules of Professional Conduct have evolved over time and examine upcoming rule changes. We will apply the Rules and related principles to some common scenarios facing practitioners.

Discussion topics will include online advertising, outsourcing, cloud-based software and electronic signatures, among others. The audience will have the opportunity to participate as we explore these challenging topics together and prepare ourselves for the future of legal services.

 

 

Topics

• California Rules of Professional Conduct
• Online Advertising
• Outsourcing
• Unauthorized Practice of Law
• Duty of Care

 

Section Chair: Lindsey Mignano, Smith Shapourian Mignano

 

 

Printable flyer ( PDF)

 

 

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

 

Directions

 

 

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

 

Cost

BASF Student Member	$35.00
Student	$35.00
Section Member	$45.00
BASF Member	$55.00
Non-Member	$70.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

 

Event Code: B181478

 

 

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Bar Association of San Francisco 

 

The Solo and Small Firm Section presents:

 

Using Photography & Video Evidence to Strengthen Your Case

 

October 16, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm

MCLE Credits - 1.5 H, Lunch will be provided

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker
Keith Rosenthal
Certified Evidence Photographer

He will present several case studies and show how forensic scientific uses of
photography and video can help you effectively communicate your case.

 

 

Discussion

• Case study – the Kate Steinle, Pier 14 shooting , an in depth review of the video analysis
• Turning your case facts into visual documents for civil and criminal litigation
• How to establish the authenticity of photography and video evidence
• How to turn case facts into visual documents
• How to get photography and video evidence admitted
  

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

 

 

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

 

Directions

 

 

 

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00 - 1:45 p.m.

 

 

Cost

BASF Student Member	$30.00
Section Member	$40.00
BASF Member	$50.00
Non-Member	$65.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

 

 

Event Code: G182804

 

 

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Bar Association of San Francisco 

 

The Insurance Practice Section of the Barristers Club presents:

 

Insurance Issues Arising from the Opioid Crisis

 

October 16, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, Lunch will be provided.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rescheduled from 9/6/18.

 

 

America's 21st Century Epidemic: Insurance Issues Arising from the Opioid Crisis

 

 

Speaker

Jodi S. Green
Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP

 

 

The presentation will first address the history leading up to the opioid epidemic and the background of the current underlying litigation arising from the opioid epidemic. The majority of underlying lawsuits include hundreds of cases filed by local and state governments, labor unions, and hospitals, many of which have been recently consolidated into an MDL proceeding. These lawsuits seek reimbursement of increased costs of public services, prescription costs, and other associated damages the plaintiffs have incurred due to addiction and overdose of citizens. The presentation will identify the distinctions in the underlying lawsuits, which will provide a basis to categorize the lawsuits as potentially covered, or not covered, for coverage purposes. Next, the presentation will walk through the coverage issues raised by these lawsuits, including whether the lawsuits seek damages for "bodily injury" caused by an "occurrence"; whether the lawsuits seek "damages"; the application of various exclusions, including intentional acts exclusions, products exclusions, drug and pharmaceutical exclusions, and known loss; and the application of related claim, batch, or integrated occurrence language.

Topics

• Criminal Fines and Prosecutions
• Types of Civil Lawsuits
• Insurance Coverage Issues
• Background of the Opioid Crisis
• Timeline of the Epidemic

 

Section Chairs: Seth Manfredi, Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP & Morgan Wallace, Lyft, Inc.

 

 

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

 

 

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

 

Directions

 

 

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Lunch/Program: 12:00-1:15 p.m.

 

 

Cost

BASF Student Member	$35.00
Section Member	$45.00
BASF Member	$55.00
Government	$55.00
Nonprofit	$55.00
Non-Member	$70.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

 

 

Event Code: B181401

 

 

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Bar Association Of San Francisco  

 

The Sports & Entertainment and the Labor & Employment Law Sections of the Barristers Club presents:

 

The Morality of it All

 

October 15, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, Lunch will be provided

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Morality of it All: Preventing Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace

 

Speakers

Stephanie Chow
Mediated Negotiations

 

Taylor Wemmer
DLA Piper

 

Topics

• Employment issues in the workplace
• How companies can proactively address diversity, discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation issues
• Overview of a diagnostic tool to enable companies to address these issues proactively

In the past year, dozens in the entertainment industry have come forward with stories about discrimination
and harassment in their work environment. For companies to mitigate the risks of multi-million dollar lawsuits or a damning public image, it is imperative they implement effective preventative measures. This program will provide tools to reevaluate and revamp
discrimination and harassment preventative measures in the workplace.

Space is limited to 25 attendees. Register today to reserve your spot.

 

Section Co-Chairs: Kristen Trad, Zynga and Ashli Weiss, Benefit Cosmetics

 

 

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

 

Location

Mediated Negotiations
601 California Street, Suite 750
San Francisco, CA 94108

 

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

 

 

Cost

BASF Student Member	$35.00
Section Member	$45.00
BASF Member	$55.00
Non-Member	$70.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

 

Event Code: B181482

 

 

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Bar Association Of San Francisco  

 

The Environmental, Land Use and Real Estate Section of the Barristers Club presents:

 

Remedies and Remands under the New CEQA Guidelines

 

October 11, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, Lunch will be provided.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers

Brian Washington
Marin County Counsel

Juliet Cho
Burke, Williams and Sorensen LLP

Tania Treis
Principal, Panorama Environtmental, Inc.

 

 

Moderator

Samir Abdelnour
Hanson Bridgett, LLP

 

 

Topics

• Status of the Revised CEA Guidelines
• Remedies and remands in the context of permitting and preparation of EIRs
• Remedies and remands in the context of CEQA litigation
• Predictions as to future impacts of the Revised CEQA guidelines

 

This panel will take a look at the effects of the remedy and remand provisions and requirements in the revised CEQA Guidelines which are expected to be adopted soon. The revisions represent the most comprehensive update to the Guidelines since the late 1990s.

 

This panel will present a government/agency perspective, a private party/developer perspective, and a litigation perspective.

 

Section Chair: Samir Abdelnour, Hanson Bridgett

 

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

 

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Directions

 

 

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

 

 

Cost

BASF Student Member	$35.00
Section Member	$45.00
BASF Member	$55.00
Government	$55.00
Nonprofit	$55.00
Non-Member	$70.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

 

Event Code: B181242

 

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Bar Association Of San Francisco  

 

The International Human Rights Section, co-sponsored with International Action Network for Gender Equity and Law present:

 

Powering Global Change: Advance Gender Equality

 

October 9, 2018: 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, Light Refreshments will be provided for Networking Reception.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Powering Global Change:
How pro bono partnerships advance gender equality

 

Speakers

Nancy J. Newman
Partner, Hanson Bridgett LLP
Founder & President, International Action Network for Gender Equity & Law

Dorothy L. Fernandez
Pro Bono Counsel, Morrison Foerster LLP

Sara Bergamaschi
Head of Growth & Co-Founder, Strategic Advocacy for Human Rights (SA-HR)

Deborah Daniloff
Assistant General Counsel and Director, Bank of America

 

Moderator

Shruti Rana
Professor, School of Global and International Studies
Indiana University Bloomington

 

Discussion

This panel will address a significant barrier to women exercising or protecting their human rights: access to legal services. Lawyers play a critical role in defending human rights, but women around the world face financial, social, and geographical obstacles to obtaining legal representation and support. Pro bono partnerships among lawyers, firms, and organizations can help advance women’s human rights globally. This panel will examine ways that volunteer lawyers from a variety of settings—law firms, in-house, non-profits, and those in career transitions—can partner to power global change and advance women’s human rights. Panelists will discuss pro bono opportunities and engagement, as well as the challenges and potential of such partnerships.

 

IANGEL lawyer volunteers have supported strategic litigation, helped reform discriminatory laws, supported the capacity of women's rights organizations to continue their urgent work, and provided legal support to survivors of violence. Pro bono support plays a crucial role in advancing women's rights globally.

This panel will be followed by a networking session, where attendees are encouraged to make connections with panelists and representatives of organizations seeking pro bono lawyers.

 

Note: IANGEL members register by emailing cle@sfbar.org to receive the section discount.

 

Section Chair: Mark Lasser, Lasser Law Office

 

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

 

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Directions

 

Schedule

MCLE Registration 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Program/Reception: 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.

 

Cost

BASF Student Member	$30.00
Section Member	$40.00
BASF Member	$50.00
Government	$50.00
Nonprofit	$50.00
Non-Member	$65.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

 

Event Code: G183702

 

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Bar Association of San Francisco

 

The Environmental Law Section presents:

 

Meet Your Environmental Regulators

 

October 4, 2018: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Prices include hors d'oeuvres and two drink tickets.

 

 

 

 

Join us for the Annual Members Reception where you will meet with representatives of many important environmental regulatory agencies, including:

California Department of Toxic Substances Control
California Coastal Commission
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission
California Attorney General's Office
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Bay Area County Local Oversight Programs
U. S. Department of Justice
Regional Water Quality Control Board
Native American Heritage Commission

 

 

Thank you to our Sponsors:
Allen Matkins
The Arnold Law Practice
Barg Coffin Lewis & Trapp
Beveridge & Diamond
DLA Piper
Downey Brand
Dudek
Edgcomb Law Group
EKI Environment & Water
ERM-West
Exponent
Farallon Consulting
Farella Braun + Martel
Geosyntec Consultants
GHD
Hanson Bridgett
Hunton Andrews Kurth
Kennedy Jenks
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.
Patriot Environmental Laboratory Services
Ramboll US Corporation
Reuben, Junius & Rose
Rogers, Joseph O'Donnell
SCS Engineers
Stoel Rives
Terraphase
Terra-Petra
Van Ness Feldman LLp
Wactor & Wick

 

Thank you to our Member Sponsor:
Edward P. Conti of EKI Environment & Water

 

For more information about sponsorship opportunities please email cle@sfbar.org.

 

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

 

 

Location

City Club of San Francisco
155 Sansome Street
10th Floor
San Francisco, CA

 

Schedule

Program: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

 

Cost

Government	Complimentary
BASF Student Member	$45.00
Nonprofit	$50.00
Section Member	$60.00
BASF Member	$70.00
Non-Member	$90.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

 

Event Code: G182908

 

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Bar Association of San Francisco

 

The Cannabis Law Committee of the Bar Association of San Francisco presents:

 

Cannabis Conference - 2018

 

October 4, 2018: 12:00 pm - 5:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 4 H, of which 1 Hour in Legal Ethics

 

 

 

 

 

 

Come and learn the current legal and regulatory developments affecting the Cannabis industry.

 

The BASF Cannabis Conference provides attorneys an opportunity to enhance their practical skills in the rapidly-evolving cannabis space; offers attorneys the chance to learn about the cannabis industry and movement; and provides attorneys the chance to build connections and a strong bar for San Francisco.

 

THE BASF CANNABIS CONFERENCE
Views from the Frontier: Practicing Law in the Cannabis Space

Session I: Regulatory Check-in Nearly One Year In

Speaker: Nicole Elliott, Director, San Francisco Office of Cannabis
Director Elliott will offer her views on the successes and challenges of the past nine months and her office’s areas of focus for the future of regulation of commercial cannabis in San Francisco.

Session II: Ethical Management of Conflicts of Interest

Speaker: John Steele, The Law Office of John Steele
Berkeley Law Professor John Steele will present an overview of the ethical issues involved in managing conflicts of interest with a focus on lawyers representing clients in the cannabis industry.

Session III: Hot Topics for Cannabis Lawyers & Clients

Local cannabis lawyers and clients will discuss the hottest topics facing both them and others looking to work with the cannabis industry, with a focus on lawyers who are curious about practicing in this space.

Speakers:
Mary Shapiro, Evoke Law
Lara De Caro, Leland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger & Melnick, LLP
Daniel Dellafosse, Law Office of Daniel Dellafosse
Edward Donaldson, San Francisco Cannabis Equity Applicant
Aaron Flynn, Co-Founder Gold Seal SF and Chair of the SF Chapter of California Growers Association
Katy Young, Ad Astra Law Group, LLP and National Cannabis Bar Association, President

Session IV: History of Cannabis Prohibition

Speaker: Martin Lee, Author and Activist

Renowned historian and author Martin Lee will review the history of cannabis prohibition in the United States, from the early 20th century to today.

Session V: Closing Remarks
Cannabis Law Committee Officers
Ryan Lowther, Farella Braun + Martel LLP
Shay Aaron Gilmore, The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore
Nicole Howell Neubert, Clark Neubert LLP
Lara DeCaro, Leland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger & Melnick LLP

12:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided

Sponsored by: Clark Neubert LLP and MGO | ELLO

5:30 p.m. Cocktail and Networking Reception

Hosted by: Farella Braun + Martel LLP, Russ Building, 235 Montgomery Street, 17th Floor

 

Thank you to our sponsors!

Platinum Sponsor: Clark Neubert LLP and MGO | ELLO
Reception Sponsor: Farella Braun + Martel LLP

For sponsorship opportunities, email events@sfbar.org.

Registration Cost includes:
$90.00 Registration includes 2018 Section Dues (Must be a BASF Member to receive this discount).
$130.00 Registration includes 2018 & 2019 Section Dues (Must be a BASF Member to receive this discount).

 

 

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

 

 

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

 

Directions

 

 

Schedule

MCLE Regis / Lunch: 12 - 1 p.m.
Program: 1 - 5 p.m.
Reception: Farella Braun + Martel

 

Cost

BASF Student Member	$20.00
BASF Member	$90.00
Guest Ticket	$90.00
Non-Member	$110.00
BASF Legal Prof.	$130.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

 

Event Code: G182401

 

 

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Bar Association of San Francisco

 

The Environment, Land Use and Real Estate Section of the Barristers Club presents:

 

The Basics of Prop 65 Counseling and Litigation

 

October 3, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, This is a brown bag luncheon.

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers

Michael B. Sachs
Clark Hill LLP

 

Laralei Paras
The Chanler Group

 

Robert Scofield
D. Env., M.P.H.
GSI Environmental

 

Moderator

Laura J. Zuckerman
Office of the Attorney General
California Department of Justice

 

With the Prop 65 regulations now in effect and an ever-increasing number of Prop 65 claims brought every day, this panel is for anyone looking for an overview of Prop 65 and guidance on how to help clients navigate it. The program will explore everything from the requirements applicable to a Notice of Violation and how to respond to such a notice, to important considerations in settling a Prop 65 claim and assessing the risk of exposure under Prop 65.

 

 

Topics

• What is Prop 65 and how it is enforced
• How to allege an exposure above the applicable limit
• What are the requirements for filing suit under Prop 65
• How to respond to a Notice of Violation and important considerations in settling or litigating a Prop 65 claim
• How to assess the risk of exposure under Prop 65 and avoid being served with a Notice of Violation

 

Section Chair: Samir Abdelnour, Hanson Bridgett

 

 

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

 

 

Location

BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

Directions

 

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

 

Cost

BASF Student Member	Complimentary
Section Member	$30.00
BASF Member	$40.00
Government	$40.00
Nonprofit	$40.00
Non-Member	$55.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

 

Event Code: B181243

 

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Bar Association of San Francisco

 

The Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section presents:

 

Annual Luncheon to Honor the San Francisco Probate Court

 

October 3, 2018: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

MCLE Credits - 1 H, Lunch will be provided.

 

 

 

 

 

With distinguished court leaders

Supervising Judge Peter J. Busch
Judge John K. Stewart
Sandra Hilton
Director, Probate Court Services
Jessica Moorer
Assistant Director, Probate Court Services
With other court staff

 

The Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section thanks Judge Busch, Judge Stewart, and the entire court staff for their contributions to the efficient and equitable administration of justice in the San Francisco Probate Court.

 

 

Printable Flyer ( PDF)

 

Location

Sir Francis Drake Hotel
450 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA

 

Schedule

MCLE Registration: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch/Program: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

 

 

Cost

Section Member	$95.00
BASF Member	$110.00
Non-Member	$125.00

Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.

 

Event Code: G180513

 

 

Questions about our seminars and the registration process?

 

 

 

Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)