Our firm recognizes that with success, comes social responsibility. The firm is committed to serving local, national and global communities and being a role model for positive change.
San Francisco office attorneys and staff participating in the 2022 “Food from the Bar” program
Albert Chen, Todd Angstadt, Andrea Reyna Murphy, and Chris McDonald volunteer at GLIDE Memorial United Methodist Church’s Food Program.
Pro Bono
Beyond our commitment to diversity, we also strive to respond to the needs of the community through our pro bono work. Initiated and developed by our associate attorneys, we assist individuals through nonprofit organizations that seek to facilitate legal services to those unable to obtain such services on their own.
The firm is actively supportive of the Canal Alliance, an organization dedicated to protecting immigrant abandoned children from abuse and deportation. Numerous Phillips, Spallas & Angstadt LLP attorneys contribute significant time to pro bono appearances on behalf of the children.
We help nonprofit organizations with their own legal needs in such areas as corporate formation, start up, and regulatory issues, including obtaining tax exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code and the California tax laws. Our attorneys have served on the boards of numerous nonprofit organizations such as the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women, Tackling the Odds, Leadership Napa Valley, and Star Academy.
Local Service
The firm enjoys serving the local community and participating actively in charitable service. We provide ongoing support to Star Academy, a school that provides an intensive, individualized education programs for students with learning differences in grades 1-12. We have also recently provided support to the following: the Mill Valley Little League for children with learning differences; the Humane Society; the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation’s After-School Program, which provides a safe drop-in space for the children of the Tenderloin District; the Catherine Kasper Place in Indiana, the Choctaw Indian Mission in Mississippi and the Hydrocephalus Association. The firm annually participates in food drives and toy drives, as well as contributing financially when the need arises. The firm’s attorneys also serve on the boards of numerous nonprofit organizations such as the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women, Tackling the Odds, Leadership Napa Valley, as well as Star Academy.
Veteran Care
We honor and recognize the commitment and sacrifice of those persons who serve, and have served, in the United States Armed Forces. While it is impossible to repay the debt owed our service personnel, we attempt to acknowledge their sacrifice by providing annual financial support to two renowned organizations which serve the needs of veterans.
The National Military Family Association provides much needed medical and counseling services not only to veterans, but to the veterans’ families as well. The Fisher House Foundation provides free or low cost housing for veterans and military families receiving treatment at military medical centers.
Global Education and Aid
We contribute quarterly to the Marie Kerkeles Phillips Scholarship Fund, which is dedicated to funding education for African women pursuing higher degrees in public service fields, including social work, health sciences, and the ministry. Presently, the Scholarship is fully funding the education of two students attending Africa University full time. Africa University is located in Mutare, Zimbabwe.
The firm is also sponsoring Jaiama Secondary School, located in Koidu Town which is in the remote eastern Kono District province of Sierra Leone. A brutal civil war destroyed the school, and the firm is working directly with Acting Principal A. A. Thomas to restore basic utilities, restore living quarters for students and teachers, and to provide scholarships for students wishing to attend classes.
The firm also supports the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), also known as the UN Refugee Agency, which is the world’s leading organization aiding and protecting people forced to flee their homes due to violence, conflict and persecution.
Community News
- 31May
Our Attorneys and Staff Give Back at Food from the Bar
A culture for service is a fundamental core value at our firm. It is an integral part of our practice and extends beyond our clients to those in need within our local community. Attorneys and...31OctPhillips, Spallas & Angstadt LLP receives the Diversity Gold Seal from Vault and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association
Phillips, Spallas & Angstadt LLP is the proud recipient of the Diversity Gold Seal from Vault and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA TM) for its efforts to foster and enhance diversity in the legal... - 13Feb
San Francisco Partner Sworn in as Court Appointed Special Advocate
Partner Candice Mullings Williams was sworn in as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused and neglected children. Ms. Williams provides one-on-one support, companionship, mentoring, and advocacy for foster children in Court and beyond. - 5Jul
Associate Anna Gehriger Recognized in Law School Dean Blog
Associate Anna Gehriger chairs the Barristers’ Diversity Committee, which organized a diverse panel of law school administrators to educate attendees about career opportunities at law schools: http://www.law.ucdavis.edu/blogs/Deans/posts/basf-presents-exploring-careers-in-law-school-administration.html. - 1Apr
Legal Aid of Napa Valley Recognizes Partner Bradley Jameson for his Outstanding Pro Bono Legal Services in 2012
Partner Bradley Jameson was recognized by Legal Aid of Napa Valley for his Outstanding Pro Bono Legal Services in partnership with Legal Aid of Napa Valley in 2012.12NovSan Francisco Associate Anna Gehriger Joins Board of Directors of BASF Barristers Club for the 2013-2015 Term
The Barristers Club, BASF’s new attorney division, announced the officers for the 2013 Board of Directors. Read more at: http://www.sfbar.org/newsroom/2012/20121025.aspx and http://www.sfbar.org/barristers/board.aspx. - 1Oct
San Francisco Associates and Staff Attend BASF’s School to College Day
Attorneys Ashley Standfield, Kendra McGee, and Holly Brauchli joined assistants Theresa Mongelluzzo and Nicholas Garcia at the Bar Association of San Francisco’s School to College Day on October 16, 2012. At this service event, the...1JulAssociates attend BASF’s Annual Judges Reception
Associates Ashley Standfield, Holly Brauchli and Anna Gehriger attended this year’s Judges Reception. Each year, the Barristers Club invites judges of San Francisco Superior Court, as well as federal judges and magistrates to the Judges...