What is the Bay Area Financial Services Legal Association (“BAFSLA”)?

The Bank Area Financial Services Legal Association (“BAFSLA”) formerly known as San Francisco Bank Attorneys Association is a time-honored institution dating back to 1939. BAFSLA members are the leaders of the legal and business community in San Francisco today and include lawyers from Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Citibank, Charles Schwab, Union Bank, Mechanics Bank, Bank of the West, and large and small law firms in the San Francisco area, as well as local and state regulators and lobbyists.

How often does the BAFSLA meet?

Currently, members convene January, April, July, and September in-person for a presentation on a timely banking law topic. The luncheon topics span all practice areas in banking law from regulatory developments to litigation, from mortgage and lending laws to technology, from securities law and venture capital law to white collar criminal law.

How much does it cost to join the SFBAA? How do I join?

There is no fee for membership. Please send an email to one of the leadership team members – Dan Wheeler [email protected]  or Maureen Young [email protected] to join our association, and you will be placed on the email invitation list.

When and where are the luncheons?

Luncheons occur on the first Wednesday of January, April, July, and September (unless you are notified otherwise) and take place in person at DLA Piper LLP (US), 555 Mission Street, Suite 2400, SF, CA  94105. The Luncheon begins at 11:45 am and ends at approximately 1pm.  CLE credit is provided.

Who are the officers of the San Francisco Bank Attorneys Association in 2025?

The 2025 Leadership Team is Daniel Wheeler, Bank Founder, Fintech Bank and Maureen Young, Senior Leading Counsel, Associate General Counsel Bank Regulatory Group, Citi

Current and Past Presidents