The Annual Bench Bar Conference - 2026

Don’t miss the annual gathering of the San Francisco Bench and Bar which is the annual evening designed specifically for litigators to connect directly with the judges shaping today’s courtroom practice.

Whether you are a seasoned trial lawyer or newer to litigation practice, this is the one annual event you should not miss. The Presiding Judge wants the litigation community in the room for this important conversation and believes your participation matters. Come for the insight, stay for the connections, and leave with perspectives you can bring directly into your practice.

Join the Presiding Judge and distinguished members of the San Francisco Superior Court for an engaging and candid discussion on the most pressing issues facing litigators today. This annual event offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from the bench, gain insight into the state of the court, and participate in meaningful dialogue with judicial leadership and fellow trial attorneys.

Speakers
Honorable A. Marisa Chun, San Francisco Superior Court
Chris Campbell, Campbell Firm
Michael Corriere, San Francisco Superior Court
Honorable Richard Darwin, San Francisco Superior Court
Honorable Rochelle East, San Francisco Superior Court
Honorable Brian L. Ferrall, San Francisco Superior Court
Julia Greenberg, Keker, Van Nest & Peters
Honorable Christopher C. Hite, San Francisco Superior Court
Honorable Ethan P. Schulman, San Francisco Superior Court
Honorable Christine Van Aken, San Francisco Superior Court
Vaibhav Bajpai, San Francisco Superior Court

Moderator
Ryan M. Keats, Morrison & Foerster 

Topics

• State of the Court Update
• Handling High-Profile Cases
• Emerging AI Issues Impacting Litigation and Trial Practice
• Interactive Roundtable with the Bench
  
   

Section Chair
Ryan M. Keats, Morrison & Foerster

Thank You to Our Sponsors
(As of 9/24/2026)

Gold Sponsor


Silver Sponsors
Keker, Van Nest & Peters
Morrison Foerster

Bronze Sponsor
Campbell Firm

Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Email events@sfbar.org
For a printable sponsorship form, click here.

Event Code: G263108
For a printable flyer, click here.
For related events, click here. 

Cost

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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. 

Attending Programs
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 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.