Press Release
Recent Transactions Negotiated and Completed by Mihalovich Partners
October 1, 2006
Mihalovich Partners is pleased to announce that we have negotiated and completed the following San Francisco office lease transaction, representing The Bar Association of San Francisco
The Old Federal Reserve Building, 301 Battery Street
Entire 3rd Floor—23,602 square feet
BASF, currently located at 465 California Street, has signed a new long-term lease for the entire 3rd floor of The Old Federal Reserve Building, 301 Battery Street, with Bently Reserve LP. The new space, formerly occupied by Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, will be renovated to accommodate BASF’s employees as well as an expanded CLE Auditorium, where BASF plans to host many of its educational conferences and events. BASF retained Dan Mihalovich, Principal of Mihalovich Partners, to conduct its office space search and negotiations for its lease. Fennie + Mehl Architects represent BASF in space planning and design; Principal Builders for construction of its new premises; and Young Office for its furniture needs. According to Mihalovich, “BASF and its Staff are thrilled with the opportunity at The Old Fed. There are great economies in the space—allowing BASF to reuse improvements originally created for Orrick—and a motivated landlord who recognized and embraced the mission of BASF and the value of their tenancy. We are extremely proud to have represented The Bar and know that they will be well served in their new location. Our Team worked tirelessly and effectively with BASF and their 28-member Board to carefully evaluate every viable alternative in San Francisco. The Old Fed is a great fit all around. We appreciate the trust of The Bar Association of San Francisco and wish them continued success!”
The Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF), a non-profit organization, currently has a membership of over 7,000 legal professionals in the Bay Area. Founded in 1872 by pioneers and Civil War veterans, BASF has been a leader in the formation and improvement of the legal system in the United States. BASF has been providing San Francisco legal professionals with networking and pro bono opportunities in order to better serve the community. BASF champions equal access to justice and promotes humanity, excellence, and diversity in the legal profession. They provide legal services to disadvantaged and underserved individuals in San Francisco. BASF creates opportunities for legal service in the community and encourage participation by its members. BASF advances professional growth and education, and elevates the standards of integrity, honor, and respect in the practice of law. They cultivate diversity and equality in the legal profession, provide a collective voice for public advocacy, and pioneer constructive change in society.
BASF has created a variety of programs and services, including their Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) programs; their Lawyer Referral and Information Services (LRIS), which makes available low cost referral consultations; the BASF Foundation; and Volunteer Legal Services Program (VLSP), whose collective group of lawyers donated over $11 million in legal services in San Francisco last year.
