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The Annual Bench Bar Conference - 2025

The Litigation Section presents

The Annual Bench Bar Conference - 2025

 
Date Thursday, October 16, 2025
MCLE Registration 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
In-Person Program 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  Reception to Immediately Follow.
MCLE 2 Hours
Location BASF Offices
50 Fremont Street, Suite 1700
San Francisco, CA

Speakers
Honorable Rochelle East, San Francisco Superior Court
Honorable Christopher C. Hite, San Francisco Superior Court
Honorable Ethan P. Schulman, San Francisco Superior Court
Honorable Alexandra Robert Gordon, San Francisco Superior Court
Honorable Mary E. Wiss, San Francisco Superior Court
Honorable Patrick Thompson, San Francisco Superior Court
Michael Corriere, San Francisco Superior Court

Join us for the annual get together between members of the bar and members of the bench! The evening will include a report on the state of the court, discussion of current issues, an interactive roundtable, and a cocktail reception with passed appetizers.

Topics

  • State of the Court
  • Dealing with High-Profile Cases
  • Emerging AI Issues

Section Chair
Adam Brausa, Morrison & Foerster


Thank You to Our Sponsors
(as of 10/13/2025)

Platinum Sponsor

 

Gold Sponsors
 
    
Bronze Sponsor
Keker, Van Nest & Peters

Supporting Sponsor
Krista Lee Baughman

Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Email events@sfbar.org.

For a printable sponsorship form, click here.


Event Code: G253108
For a printable flyer, click here.
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Cost

Free BASF Litigation Section Member
$50 BASF Member
$100   All Others
  All prices increase $10 on the day of the program
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Program Access
This is an in-Person program only.  Virtual access will not be available. Program recordings are not guaranteed and/or included with this registration, nor immediately accessible to registrants. Approved recordings of live programs are converted to On-Demand CLE Courses and available for separate purchase through a third-party library 30 business days after the live recording. 

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.

If you are unable to attend, you may send a substitute. 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.

When
10/16/2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where
BASF Conference Center 50 Fremont Street Suite 1700 San Francisco, CA 94105