About CDLA

CDLA is a statewide organization that is nearly 800 members strong, is dedicated to the defense of civil actions and the promotion of fairness and integrity in the civil justice system.

The organization is comprised of attorneys who defend the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation. CDLA members benefit from access to resources and tools for legal professionals who strive to provide superior and balanced service to their clients. CDLA is host to five substantive committees whose focus is to develop ongoing and critical dialogue about areas of practice.

Some of our membership benefits include:

Resources and tools to help grow your practice
Access to listserves, including archival post search
CLE seminars covering a variety of relevant, current topics
Annual conferences
Webcasts
Network with 790+ like-minded defense practitioners.

CDLA has served the defense bar for over 30 years and focuses on five main goals:

Education: Teach and develop our members in order to improve the skills of the defense law practitioner.
Justice: Strive for improvement in the civil justice system.
Balance: Act as a counterpoint to the plaintiff's bar and seek balance in the minds of potential jurors and on all fields where disputes are resolved in the justice system.
Economics: Assist members in dealing with the economic realities of the defense law practice, including the competitive legal marketplace.
Professionalism and Service: Urge members to practice ethically and responsibly, extending beyond the interest of the client to the good of society as a whole.

Upcoming Events

Klabon Decision

October 24, 2024, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Presented by: Kendra Beckwith, Lewis Roca; Amy Twohey, Zupkus Angell and Erica Payne, Sutton | Booker; Max Jones and Hayleigh Lidbury Montgomery Amatuzio and Jeff Ruebel, Ruebel and Quillen
CDLA Members Only Please
To Register for the Webinar, Click Here

CDLA/CTLA Professionalism Event

October 24, 2024, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Viewhouse Ballpark
2015 Market St, Denver, CO 80205
To Learn More and to Register, Click Here

Clearing the (Brain) Fog Surrounding TBI Claims - Zoom Webinar - CDLA Members Only Please

November 7, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Presented by:
John H. Stevens
Partner, Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP
Applied for 1 hour CLE
CDLA Members Only Please
To Register for the Webinar, Click Here

New Lawyer Boot Camp - being held at Hall & Evans

December 10, 2024, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
This is a full-day learning experience targeted at new lawyers or those in their early years of practice. The program is offered FREE for those who have been members of CDLA for 3 years or less and yes, this is live and in person! For that reason, we are limiting the participants to 30 on a first-come/first-serve basis.
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2025 Annual Conference - July 31-Aug 2 - Book your room now at the host hotel, Viewline Resort

July 31, 2025, 5:30 PM
through August 2, 2025,
Book your room here!

Limelight Snowmass - 2025 Conference - July 31-Aug 2, 2025 You have to call to make reservations - 855-369-2460 Group Name: CDLA 2025 Annual Conference

July 31, 2025, 5:30 PM
through August 2, 2025,

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