What is the SFBAA?

The San Francisco Bank Attorneys Association is a time-honored institution dating back to 1939. SFBAA 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 SFBAA meet?

Currently, members convene once a month 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 – Robert Davis [email protected], Batya Forsyth  [email protected] or Dan Wheeler [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 every month (unless you are notified otherwise) and take place in person at Hanson Bridgett LLP, 425 Market Street, 26th Floor, 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 2024?

The 2024 Leadership Team is Robert G. Davis, Associate, Hanson Bridgett LLP; Batya F. Forsyth, Partner, Hanson Bridgett LLP; and Daniel Wheeler, Bank Founder, Fintech Bank.

Current and Past Presidents