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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.

Constitutional Crises, Credibility and Confidence in the Courts

This July 21st, SFABOTA hosted an informative webinar exploring what Americans believe about the Constitution, democratic values, and the institutions entrusted to uphold them. Drawing on a new national survey and online focus groups, the discussion examines public confidence in the rule of law amid today’s challenges to democracy.

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Aug 7

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

Flash Trials Program

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

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Upcoming Events

Thu, Oct 15
National Board Meeting
Four Seasons Hotel
Oct 15, 2026, 7:00 AM – Oct 18, 2026, 12:00 PM
Four Seasons Hotel, One N 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
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Sat, Oct 17
Flash Trials Program
San Francisco County Superior Court
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Oct 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
San Francisco County Superior Court, 400 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
SF ABOTA’s Flash Trial Program is a realistic trial simulation exercise for young attorneys. This is a lifelike, low-stakes trial where the attorneys will be able to conduct a jury trial and nothing bad can happen!
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Thu, Oct 29
Membership Meeting
Marines Memorial Club & Hotel
Oct 29, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Marines Memorial Club & Hotel, 609 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
5:30 - 6:00 PM - WABOTA Cocktail Reception
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