Message from the BALIF Board
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The holiday season is usually one of my favorite times of the year, with many gatherings to celebrate with family, friends and business colleagues alike. With our boys being 8 and 10, we are experiencing the normal excited anticipation of the holidays, with lots of discussions of potential gifts, baking cookies and other treats, parties and family visits, all which emphasize the very sweetness of life itself. But this year is unique in that the holiday excitement is somewhat tempered for me by anxiety about the future for our community and our country in light of the election results.
BALIF is sponsoring events that address both aspects of the season - our annual holiday party on December 14, 2016 and a facilitated discussion about recent events on December 8, 2016.
Our annual holiday party will be fabulous, bringing together old and new friends to celebrate. Be sure to
RSVP and come on
December 14, 2016, 6-9 pm at Devil's Acre. It is important to join together and celebrate, and I hope to see you then.
The inspiration of BALIF Co-Chair Jessica Bogo, BALIF's facilitated discussion of recent events will take place on Thursday, December 8, 2016 5:30-8:30 at Morrison & Foerster. This discussion will provide a safe and supportive venue to discuss participants' anxiety or other emotions about the election and other recent events, and will likely explore ways to address anticipated future issues. The discussion may include brainstorming about to protect our community's hard-fought rights and how to be supportive allies to other communities in this seemingly hostile climate.
Please RSVP and attend if you are able.
As I near the end of my 6th year on the BALIF board, and I can say with all sincerity that the people I have met and worked with through BALIF are a wonderful and thoughtful bunch who have added to my life tremendously. I value you and all you do for our community. Happy holidays.
Jamie Dupree
BALIF Board Programs Chair
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An Evening to Discuss the
November Election
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BALIF Members:
Recent events, including the November election, been difficult for many of us, not only because of the anticipated impact within the LGBT community but also because of the anticipated impact to other marginalized groups and to issues near and dear to our hearts.
In this difficult time, please join BALIF on December 8th at MoFo for an opportunity to discuss thoughts, feelings, reactions, and responses to recent events including the November election, facilitated by special guest Gillian Nathan, LCSW (
http://gilliannathan.com/).
The discussion will be guided by the priorities of those who attend and may include the following:
- How to process our own grief/response to the November election.
- How to be a strong ally for others.
- How to be supportive within our own communities (LGBT, lawyers, left-leaning, etc.).
- How to have conversations with those with values different from our own (especially with the holidays coming up).
Event at a Glance:
What: An Evening to Discuss Recent Events
When: Thursday, December 8, 2016
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: Morrison & Foerster San Francisco (425 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94105)
Details: The discussion will be guided by the priorities of those who attend and may include the following:
- How to process our own grief/response to the November election.
- How to be a strong ally for others.
- How to be supportive within our own communities (LGBT, lawyers, left-leaning, etc.).
- How to have conversations with those with values different from our own (especially with the holidays coming up).
We hope you will be able to join us!
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Winter is Coming!
Beer Bust Benefiting BALIF
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BALIF's Law Student Committee will be hosting a beer bust fundraiser, Saturday, December 10 from 5pm - 8pm. Celebrate the end of finals, or come take a fun study break if you're still going through it. $10 gets you all the beer you can drink for 3 hours and goes directly back to support the BALIF Law Student community.
Bring your friends, Bring your Mentor, Bring Everyone!
Oh, and did we mention Jello Shots!
QBarSF 456 Castro St (between 17th and 18th St.) San Francisco, California 94114
Saturday, December 10, 2016 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm
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BALIF December Partner Exchange Luncheon
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When:
Monday, December 12, 2016
Time: 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Where: San Francisco City Club (155 Sansome, 10th Floor)
What: Gourmet buffet lunch with other partners and firm owners
Cost: $40 payable by cash or check only
BALIF has created the BALIF Partner Exchange to bring together our members that are looking to network and exchange business and ideas. This event is exclusively for BALIF members who are partners or owners of their firm with 7 years or more of experience.
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BALIF Holiday Party 2016
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Join us for our annual holiday party and ring in some holiday cheer!!
When:
December 14, 2016
6:00- 9:00 pm
Where:
Devil's Acre
256 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133
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DWT 1L Diversity Scholarship
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If you have any questions, please don't
hesitate to contact us!
For
Seattle and Washington D.C. offices:
Brook Dormaier
Law Student Recruiting Manager
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200
Seattle, WA 98101
For Los Angeles, New York, and Portland offices:
Hiroko Peraza
Diversity Outreach Recruitment Manager
1300 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 2400
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ALRP Free 2016 MCLE Trainings
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This is a
free
training open to all attorneys, paralegals, law students, and those interested in the legal field.
We hope to see you there!
All Classes take place at:
Bar Association of San Francisco
301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor, Board Room
San Francisco, CA 94111
To RSVP
Email:
mcle@alrp.org
Call: 415-701-1200 ext. 303
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2017 Midwinter Meeting of the ABA Forum on Construction Law
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2017 Midwinter Meeting of the ABA Forum on Construction Law
entitled "Earth, Wind, Fire and Water: Sustainable Construction in a Changing Environment"
Where: Palm Desert, CA
When: February 2 & 3, 2017
The Forum is pleased to announce the availability of six (6) Diversity Scholarships for the cost of registration for this program to women and minority construction lawyers, construction lawyers with disabilities, and construction lawyers from the LGBT community.
Early-Bird Deadline for discounted rates is
December 26, 2016 or until the block is full.
Please include the discount code
FCL17
, when you register for the event.
Come join us and enjoy networking, meeting new people in Palm Desert in February!
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SABA-NC Upcoming Events
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Friday, February 24, 2017, 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.
San Francisco Design Center (101 Henry Adams Street San Francisco, CA, 94103)
Save the date for SABA-NC's 24th Annual Gala! Additional details forthcoming. Please contact gala@southasianbar.org for sponsorship opportunities.
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CRLA LGBT Program -
2017 Summer Law Fellow
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California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) is seeking a law school fellow for a 10-week summer position with CRLA's LGBT Program. The LGBT Program addresses the intersections of race, immigration status, and poverty within the framework of advancing rural LGBT rights. The program engages in direct legal representation and other innovative forms of legal advocacy that leverage collaborations with a range of rural stakeholders. The LGBT Program Summer Law fellow will work under the supervision of the LGBT Program Director to provide direct legal services and support litigation and other systemic advocacy. Priority types of legal cases include petitions for U, T, and VAWA non-immigrant status, employment discrimination cases, education rights cases, and legal name and gender petitions. The law clerk may request to be placed in any one of CRLA's office locations, and the LGBT program will strive to accommodate the law clerk's preferred location.
The fellow will receive a grant in the amount of $8,800 from the California Bar Foundation.
Applicants must have completed their second year of law school and must have strong writing skills. Candidates must possess a passion for social justice and poverty related
issues, as well as sensitivity to working with people from diverse backgrounds. Special consideration will be given to students who have a demonstrated commitment to serving low income or disadvantaged communities. Students who speak Spanish and are familiar with LGBTQ issues are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be accepted through
February 28, 2017. Please submit a cover letter and resume, a list of at least three references and writing sample to:
hr@crla.org and
lcisneros@crla.org. Please write "LGBT Summer Fellow" in the subject line. CRLA will contact applicants selected for an interview.
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SABA-NC Public Interest
Fellowship Application
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Applicants can apply anytime for a fellowship because they are issued on a rolling basis. They may be used for summer internships, fall semester internships, spring semester internships, and post-bar fellowships for both spring and fall graduates. Please find the application here.
Please note that applicants do not have to be of South Asian descent to apply. All applicants are welcome, and we look forward to reviewing submissions from members of your organization.
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2016-2018 Tyron Garner Memorial Fellowship
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Probate Referee Program Opportunities -
from the
Office of the State Controller Betty Yee
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State Controller Betty Yee is searching for attorneys, certified public accountants, and certified
appraisers from diverse backgrounds to serve as probate referees. Our search encompasses everyone
including people of all races, genders, and LGBT status.
Probate referees are officers of the court who are appointed by the State Controller. They provide
reliable appraisals of all estate assets including businesses, securities, real estate, and personal
properties. Probate referees are not state employees; their fees are paid by the estates (trusts)
involved. For any appraisal required by law, probate referee fees are 1/10
th
of one percent of the total
assets. The minimum fee is $75 plus expenses such as mileage and photos.
Qualification criteria and application information are on the Controller's website at
www.sco.ca.gov/eo_probate.html. The next probate referee examination will be held in April 2017.
People who meet all the qualifications and pass the examination may be contacted for an interview
by a panel of judges and attorneys. Controller Yee will decide whom to appoint after considering the
panel's recommendation.
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Job Postings Now on BALIF Website
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All job postings can be found here!
BALIF membership must be current to view the job postings. Simply log into the BALIF website with your membership ID and password, and select JOBS from the menu on the left.
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December 8 - An Evening to Discuss the November Election
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Partner Level
Counsel Level
Advocate Level
Benefactor Level
Individual Sponsors
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Jessica Bogo & Peter Catalanotti
Jamie Dupree
Jennifer Orthwein
Lauren Pietsch
Sam Potts & Stephan Ferris
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