Recent Blog Posts
String of Sex Abuse Cases in the Bay Area Shows that Students Are Still Vulnerable During Summer
Many parents assume that school sexual abuse in the Bay Area can only harm children during the school year. However, this all depends on how you define the term “school.” Many students attend summer camps, sports programs, and other educational programs while on break, and recent incidents show that sexual abuse can easily occur… Read More »
San Francisco Catholic School Says Closure Has Nothing to Do With Massive Sex Abuse Settlements
On June 29, 2026, the Archdiocese of San Francisco announced a proposed $395 million settlement resolving more than 500 clergy sexual abuse claims while simultaneously filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Mary Alexander & Associates was honored to serve as counsel for survivors throughout this historic litigation. Shortly after the announcement, a prominent San Francisco… Read More »
Berkeley High School Teacher Sentenced to Almost Seven Years for Child Sexual Abuse
On June 29th, 2026, NBC Bay Area reported that a former high school teacher in Berkeley had received a prison sentence of almost seven years. He had been charged with arranging to meet a minor for a sexual offense, oral copulation with a minor, and unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. As part of… Read More »
Mary Alexander & Associates Announces Proposed $395 Million Settlement for San Francisco Clergy Abuse Survivors
Agreement Would Compensate Approximately 530 Survivors and Require Sweeping Child-Protection and Transparency Reforms SAN FRANCISCO — June 29, 2026 — Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. announced today that the Archdiocese of San Francisco reached a proposed $395 million settlement to resolve claims brought by approximately 530 survivors of childhood clergy sexual abuse. Plaintiffs’ attorneys… Read More »
Mary Alexander Featured in Re-Released Parallel Justice Podcast on Oakland Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire
SAN FRANCISCO — Mary Alexander, founder and principal of Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C., is featured in a recently re-released episode of the Parallel Justice podcast examining the devastating 2016 Ghost Ship warehouse fire in Oakland, California. The episode, “From the Vault: The Warehouse Fire That Caused 36 Deaths,” revisits the December 2016 tragedy… Read More »
Police Make Arrest After Summer Camp Child Sexual Abuse in Berkeley
On June 16, 2026, Berkeleyside reported that police had taken a camp counselor into custody in Berkeley on charges of child molestation. The 27-year-old faces a total of eight felony counts of child sexual abuse, something that no child or parent should ever have to experience after sending their young ones to summer camps…. Read More »
Multiple California Teachers Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse
Over the past month or so, authorities have arrested at least three teachers for child sexual abuse in California. Although the Golden State has a large population, even a single arrest of this nature is not encouraging news for parents or school safety advocates. And remember, these three cases only represent the teachers who… Read More »
How to Prove Summer Camp Sexual Abuse in San Francisco
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), summer camps can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression among children. Some also believe that summer camps can make kids more resilient and independent. Based on these perceived benefits, it is completely understandable for parents to send their children to summer camps in the Bay Area…. Read More »
Mary Alexander Warns San Francisco Faces More Fire Risks Than Many Residents Realize
San Francisco’s cool climate and coastal fog can create a false sense of security about fire danger. The city may face less wildfire risk than many parts of California, but serious hazards remain inside apartment buildings, hotels, businesses, warehouses and densely built residential neighborhoods. A June 2026 San Francisco Civil Grand Jury report warned… Read More »
Daily Journal Honors Mary Alexander in Top Women Lawyers List
The Daily Journal honored Mary Alexander in its annual Top Women Lawyers list for the ninth time, recognizing her for being a legal pioneer in plaintiff law. Read the article below to learn more.