Bench Bar Conference - 2022

Calling all SF Litigators who crave an in-person opportunity to gather! The Bench Bar Conference (November 10, 2022), Civility in Superior Court, will be the first in-person event The Bar Association of San Francisco's Litigation section is hosting since 2020. What better way to encourage greater civility  than to meet in person and build greater interpersonal bonds within the profession? 

The evening will begin with address by outgoing Presiding Judge Samuel K. Feng. We will then have a panel discussion among a group of people who have done extensive work on civility and diversity in the profession, including San Francisco Superior Court Judge Monica Wiley, Duane Morris Partner Terrance Evans, State Bar of California Senior Attorney Cathy Ongiri, and Willkie Farr partner Jonathan Patchen!  I hope you can join us, to learn more about recent efforts to address incivility in the profession, and discuss the topic in small groups following the panel discussion, mixing members of the bench and bar. The evening will be capped off with a networking happy hour on the UC Hastings Skydeck!

• The Litigation Section’s first in-person event since 2020!
• State of the Court Address by Presiding Judge Samuel K. Feng
• Panel on Civility, Civility Guidelines, Diversity
• Small Group Discussions among lawyers and judges
• Networking cocktail hour

The Honorable Monica F. Wiley
Judge, San Francisco Superior Court
Member, California Civility Task Force (Joint Project of CLA and CJA)

Senior Attorney, State Bar of California’s Office of Professional Competence
President, Earl Warren American Inn of Court
Member, BASF Civility Task Force

Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Member, California Civility Task Force (Joint Project of CLA and CJA)

Event Code: G223110

Location
UC Hastings
333 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco, CA

Cost  (Pre-register is required.)

Health and Safety: Will be in guidelines pursuant to SF health orders.

Please Note: that all attendees will be required at check-in to show proof of full COVID vaccination. Additionally, all guests will be required to wear masks indoors and in outdoor situations where social distancing is not possible. We kindly ask that anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID remain home and not come to campus.

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Substitution, Cancellation, and Refund Requests
For CLE events of 1.5 hours or less, Lunch & Learn programs, Happy Hours, Receptions, and Mixers, a refund is available if you submit your cancellation request at least 48 hours prior to the event. A $10 handling fee will deducted from your refund. Please complete the Event Cancellation Form.

For CLE events longer than 1.5 hours, and for special events such as conferences, symposiums, professional development training programs, a 50% refund is available if you cancel at least 10 business days prior to the event. Please complete the Event Cancellation Form. 

MCLE Notice
To receive MCLE credit, you must sign in during the designated MCLE registration period. This activity is approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California. BASF is a certified provider: Provider #103

Accessibility
People with disabilities and/or special requests should contact BASF regarding reasonable accommodations.