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Civility, Integrity and Professionalism

The San Francisco Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates is dedicated to preserving the Civil Jury Trial System

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Our Mission

Since its inception in 1958, ABOTA’s primary mission has been the preservation of the right to a civil jury trial guaranteed by the 7th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

ABOTA, IATL, ISOB, NBA, and NBTA Issue Joint Statement Defending the Rule of Law Amid Rising Attacks on the Judiciary and Legal Profession

For over two centuries, the United States has been a beacon of democracy and justice, grounded in the unwavering principle...

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Apr 2, 2025

The President & Officers of the San Francisco Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Support the Rule of Law Against Dangerous Criticisms of the Judiciary

The highest authority in our country is not the offices of the President or Vice President; our Nation is founded on the premise that the...

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Feb 19, 2025

Expedited Jury Trials: Life in the Fast Lane

Expedited Jury Trials (EJTs) are underutilized, and many courts and trial attorneys are unaware of their existence.

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Nov 15, 2024

Masters in Trial

Be a better trial lawyer. Learn from the Masters. The Masters in Trial program shows how some of the most successful trial lawyers in the country conduct a trial.

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Upcoming Events

Thu, Jan 15
National Board Meeting & Leadership Conference
The Pendry Hotel
Jan 15, 2026, 7:00 AM – Jan 18, 2026, 12:00 PM
The Pendry Hotel, 690 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA
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Thu, Feb 05
Membership Meeting
Marines Memorial Club & Hotel
Feb 05, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Marines Memorial Club & Hotel, 609 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
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Fri, Apr 24
Volunteer Day
San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Apr 24, 2026, 10:15 AM – 1:30 PM
San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, 900 Pennsylvania Ave, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
National Volunteer Week April 19-25, 2026
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