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Message from the BALIF Board
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Whether you like turkey or not, chances are high it's on the menu. I've never liked it, but I was raised to eat whatever my mother put on my plate (because she made it with love). Regardless of eating something you don't like, or listening to political ideas misaligned with your Bay Area values, Thanksgiving is a time of coming together and uniting as one house. If you are heading home (or having family over), you might hear something disagreeable. The only way to heal and progress is with hugs and listening...or more wine (these tips).
Remember that BALIF is also part of your 'family', and we will be hosting our own Holiday Party on December 14th! We look forward to celebrating together with you.
Stan Sarkisov
BALIF Board Communications Chair
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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
Save the Date!!!
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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:
Call: 415-701-1200 ext. 303
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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 [email protected] 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:
[email protected] and
[email protected]. 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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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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