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Save the Date!

Friday, April 25, 2008, the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California (FBANC) will host its annul Installation Dinner at The Four Seas Restaurant, 731 Grant Ave (at Clay) in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown.

THE FILIPINO BAR ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, THE SAN MATEO LEGAL AID SOCIETY, and THE PILIPINO BAYANIHAN RESOURCE CENTER (PBRC)

will sponsor a

FREE LEGAL CLINIC

Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Place: PBRC’s new location: 444 East Market Street, Daly City, California 94014
(Room 5 within Colma Elementary School- between Hillside Boulevard and Lausanne Avenue)

Attorneys will be available for free consultation regarding issues and questions dealing with consumer rights and protection (bills, items purchased, home improvement contractors, home mortgages, car purchases or leases), immigration, family law, employment, criminal law and other areas of the law.

People will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

For further inquiries, please call Angela Mapa (650) 588-7100.

Directions:

From San Jose - Merge onto I-280 N toward SAN FRANCISCO. Take the CA-1 S exit toward PACIFICA / MISSION STREET. Take the exit toward MISSION STREET. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto JUNIPERO SERRA BLVD. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto SAN PEDRO RD. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto E MARKET ST.

From San Francisco and the East Bay- Take I-80 West across the Bay Bridge. Merge onto I-280 South towards DALY CITY. Take the exit toward CA-82 / MISSION ST / CA-1 N / DALY CITY. Merge onto SAN JOSE AVE. SAN JOSE AVE becomes MISSION ST / CA-82 S. Turn SHARP LEFT onto E MARKET ST.

PBRC IS LOCATED WITHIN COLMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, RM # 5

FBANC presents its annual Evening with Fil-Am Attorneys: “Life After Law School.”

Wednesday, February 27 from 6-8:30pm
Togonon Gallery
77 Geary, Second Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
http://www.togonongallery.com/

Come hear what attorneys from various fields of practice have to say about their experiences. We especially encourage law students to hear the insights and inspirations from our panel of Fil-Am attorneys. The Evening with Fil-Am Attorneys provides law students and attorneys a chance to meet and mingle.

This event will be held at a special venue, Togonon Gallery in Union Square. It is the only Filipino owned and operated art gallery in San Francisco. Wine, food, and drinks will be provided.

Panelists include: Edwin Antolin, Dante Foronda, Charina Garcia, Ben Reyes, and Richard Pio Roda.

Food: Provided by La Mediteranee on Fillmore. http://www.lamediterranee.net

Volunteers: We also need four law student volunteers to pour wine (must be ofer 21) and to refresh the food platters.

Parking: The closest garage is the Union Square parking garage.

FBANC presents its annual Evening with Fil-Am Attorneys: “Life After Law School.” Come hear what attorneys from various fields of practice have to say about their experiences. We especially encourage law students to hear the insights and inspirations from our panel of Fil-Am attorneys. The Evening with Fil-Am Attorneys provides law students and attorneys a chance to meet and mingle.

This event will be held at a special venue, Togonon Gallery in Union Square. It is the only Filipino owned and operated art gallery in San Francisco. Wine, food, and drinks will be provided.

When:
Wednesday, February 27 from 6-8:30pm (Panel Session 6:45-7:30pm)
Togonon Gallery
77 Geary, Second Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
http://www.togonongallery.com/

Food: Provided by La Mediteranee on Fillmore. http://www.lamediterranee.net

Volunteers: We also need four (4) law student volunteers to pour wine (must be over 21) and to refresh the food platters. Please contact Genevieve at gdominguez@bledsoelaw.com if you’re interested.

Parking: The closest garage is actually the Union Square parking garage.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Company: Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
ATTN: Phanmaly Somsanith
101 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Job Title: Attorney
Apply at: http://www.frbsf.org/federalreserve/careers/jobs.html
Pay Rate: Not Specified

Job Details:

Essential Job Functions: The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Legal
Division is seeking a highly motivated attorney with 1-3 years experience
in handling general corporate legal work, with a focus on contracts. As a
key component of the nation?s Central Bank, the Reserve Bank offers an
unusual opportunity for attorneys who want to work in a collegial,
challenging, and stimulating environment. Reserve Bank attorneys serve the
legal needs of a unique client and are actively involved in a variety of
legal matters, including contracts, corporate governance, banking
regulation, litigation, insurance, employee relations, payments systems
law, technology agreements, and intellectual property. Position
Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must have a Juris Doctor
degree from a nationally recognized law school, excellent academic
credentials, admission to the California Bar, and 1-3 years experience in
a law firm or in-house legal department. You must have solid client
skills, and strong analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills. You
must also have excellent oral and written communication skills. PC
experience is required.

If you are interested in a high quality corporate practice in a congenial
environment with the opportunity for significant responsibility and
in-house client contact, please apply on-line at www.frbsf.org.

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

The Public Interest Law Project (”PILP”) is seeking a staff attorney to
serve as lead counsel or co-counsel in state and federal court litigation
involving public benefits. PILP is a state support center for legal
services and State Bar IOLTA funded law offices, represents low-income
persons and seeks to improve their lives through major litigation and policy
advocacy in public benefits, housing, and civil rights.

Description
The staff attorney will litigate public benefits related
issues, undertake administrative and legislative advocacy, and conduct
trainings and prepare community education materials to advise attorneys in
legal services, IOLTA funded law offices, and other individuals on public
benefits issues.

Requirements
Member in good standing of the California State Bar. Federal
and state court litigation experience, particularly in the areas of public
benefits, civil rights, or health law is desirable. The candidate must
demonstrate a strong commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income
communities and knowledge of local, state and national issues affecting
low-income communities. Excellent research, writing, communication and
group interaction skills are essential.

How to Apply
Please send a resume, writing sample and list of references
to Steve Ronfeldt at jobs@pilpca.org. The position will remain open until
filled, and start date is negotiable.

People of color, women, persons with disabilities and other persons in
underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
For complete job description, please visit our website www.pilpca.org.