The Bar Association of San Francisco presents
Career Pathways in Law
| Date |
Thursday, May 28, 2026 |
| Registration |
9:30 - 10:00 a.m. |
Virtual Program
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10:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
No MCLE will be provided. |
In-Person Meet-up
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6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Exploratorium
Pier 15 (Embarcadero at Green Street)
San Francisco, CA
Tickets must be purchased by 5/23/26 with BASF, click here.
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Hear from current stellar leaders of BASF. What does it take to become an impactful lawyer? Panelists will pull back the curtain on the journey and what the landscape looks today in the practice and answer questions about the field.
TIME: 9:00 a.m. | Antitrust and Business Regulation
A Day in the Life of an Antitrust and Business Regulation Lawyer
AI and Antitrust 101
A brief overview of key antitrust principles and the latest development in antitrust cases and proposed regulations involving algorithmic pricing.
This session is aimed at providing a basic understanding of key antitrust principles and the current state of regulatory proposals and antitrust cases on AI and algorithmic pricing issues.
PANELISTS
Minna Naranjo, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
Christopher Wheeler, Farella Braun + Martel
TIME: 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. | Litigation Section
A Day in the Life of a Litigation Lawyer
An Intro to Litigation Careers
PANELISTS
Krista Baughman, Baughman Law
Aaron Gothelf, American Arbitration Association
MODERATOR
Lina Gankin, Morrison Foerster
TIME: 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. | Real Property Section
A Day in the Life of a Real Property Lawyer
An Intro to Real Property Careers for Law Students
MODERATOR
Jon-Patrick Jones, Seifert Zuromski
TIME: 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. | Tax Section
A Day in the Life of a Tax Lawyer
High Demand, High Impact - An Intro to Tax Careers
The tax field quietly powers some of the most influential work in law firms, accounting firms, governments, and in-house departments—from massive deals and high-stakes litigation to personal wealth planning. This discussion will introduce law students to a practice area that’s in demand, constantly changing, and which practitioners tend to find surprisingly engaging and fun.
PANELISTS
Jim Davenport, RSM US
Benjamin Wohlford, Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass
Junah Cho, BDO
MODERATOR
Scott Lee, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
TIME: 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. | Environmental Law Section
A Day in the Life of as an Environmental Lawyer
An Intro to Environmental Careers for Law Students
PANELISTS
John Epperson, Buchalter
Jon-Erik Magnus, Rogers Joseph O'Donnell, PC
Jim Arnold, The Arnold Law Practice
MODERATOR
Anna Nguyen, WELG
TIME: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
A Day in the Life of a Lawyer
An Intro to Lawyers Who Built Careers Their Own Way
Our panelists will provide a candid look at daily life in the profession and practical advice on building a career that aligns with their goals. Hear how they shaped their careers beyond traditional trajectories, offering insights into flexibility, innovation, and real-world decision-making in their practice.
PANELISTS
Lindsey Mignano, SSM
Clare Badaracco, Maximus Law
MODERATOR
Pending
TIME: 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. | Paralegal Section
A Day in the Life as a Legal Professional Law firms are powered by more than lawyers. This session will spotlight the many professional roles that support the legal industry and the pathways to building a career in this space.
PANELISTS
Amy McGuigan, Swanson & McNamara
Javier Morelos, Hersh Family Law Practice.
Stephanie Huerta, Law and Mediation Practice of Katherine Shlaudeman
TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | In-Person Meet-up
Location: Exploratorium| After Dark Thursday Night Event
Purchase Tickets Here| Limited Tickets available
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Event Code: G261610
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Cost
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Program Access
This is an in-Person
program only. Virtual access will not be
available.
Substitution, Cancellation, and Refund Requests
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.