Heather Borlase
Bayer & Borlase
912 Cole Street, #238
San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone (415) 558-9960
Fax (415) 558-9970
www.bayerandborlase.com
EDUCATION:
The American University, Washington, District of Columbia
Bachelor of Arts, Justice, 1993
George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia
Master of Forensic Sciences, 1998
Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, California
Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2001
EXPERIENCE:
Bayer & Borlase
San Francisco, California
Owner/Partner, 2005 to present
Borlase Law Offices
San Francisco, California
Owner, 2002 to 2005
Women’s Employment Rights Clinic, Golden Gate University School of Law
San Francisco, California
Legal Intern, 2001
Homeless Advocacy Project of the Bar Association of San Francisco,
San Francisco, California
Legal Advocate, 2000
San Francisco District Attorney’s Office
San Francisco, California
Legal Intern, Domestic Violence Unit, 1999
Federal Bureau of Investigations Academy
Quantico, Virginia
Research Intern, Behavioral Sciences Unit, 1997
Public Defender Service of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
Investigator, Felony Murder Unit, 1996
HONORS:
“Outstanding Alumni Volunteers of the Year,” Golden Gate University School of Law, 2007(Awarded jointly to Heather Borlase and Alan Bayer)
LECTURES:
“How to Go Solo and Thrive, Part I” Bar Association of San Francisco, 2003
“How to Go Solo and Thrive, Part II” Bar Association of San Francisco, 2003
“Technological Accommodations for Disabled Persons – The Legal and Practical Implications” Bar Association of San Francisco, 2004
“SLAPP Back: Cross Complaints and Anti-SLAPP Motions” California Employment Law Association Annual Conference, Long Beach, California, 2006
“Insights From The ‘Dark’ Side: Defense Strategies & Tactics” National Employment Law Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, 2008
PUBLICATIONS:
Contributing writer, Lindemann & Grossman, American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law: .“Employment Discrimination Law”, Fourth Edition, (BNA Books © 2007).
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Bar Association of San Francisco
American Constitution Society
California Employment Lawyer Association
National Employment Lawyer Association
Conference of Delegates of the California Bar Association
American Bar Association
State Bar of California
LEADERSHIP:
Vice Chair, Labor & Employment Section, Barristers Club of Bar Association of San Francisco, 2003
Chair, Labor & Employment Section, Barristers Club of Bar Association of San Francisco, 2004
Board of Directors, Barristers Club of Bar Association of San Francisco, 2005 to 2006
Treasure, Barristers Club, July to December 2005
Vice President, Barristers Club, 2006
Board of Directors, Dolores Street Community Services, 2005 to 2007
Executive Director Search Committee, Bar Association of San Francisco, 2006 to 2007
Vice President, Dolores Street Community Services, 2007
Circuit Reporter for National Employment Lawyers Association Ethics & Sanctions Committee, July 2007 to present
Secretary, Bar Association of San Francisco Delegation to the Conference of Delegates, 2008
BAR ADMISSIONS:
Supreme Court of the United States
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
United States District Court for the Central District of California
United States District Court for the Southern District of California
State Bar of California
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