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CDLA Board 2024-2025

Rob Hinckley
President

Buchalter Law Firm

Stephanie Montague
Vice President

Hall & Evans, LLC

Rosa Derieux
Treasurer

Bradley J. Schulz & Associates

Chris Unger
Secretary

American Family Insurance

Hillary D. Patterson, Esq.
Immediate Past President

Patterson Ripplinger

Rodrigo Lugo
Racial Justice, Equity, Diversity Director

Hall Booth Smith

Brandon Hull
DRI Director

Overturf, McGath and Hull

Rae Marusin
Community Outreach Director

Patterson Ripplinger

Michael Watts
Greater Colorado Director

Rutherford Mullen and Moore

Adam M. Royval
Ex-Officio

Messner Reeves

Jeff Ruebel
Amicus Director

Ruebel & Quillen

Melissa A. Ogburn, Esq
Legislative Director

Montgomery | Amatuzio

Shannon Hughes
New Lawyer Director

Sutton | Booker

Matt Cecil
P & E Director

Sutton | Booker

Gregg Rich
At-Large Director

Coombe Curry Rich & Jarvis

Glenna Donegan
Marketing Director

Bo Donegan
Executive Director

Upcoming Events

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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When Worlds Collide: The Intersection of Attorney Malpractice and OARC Investigations Presented by Katherine Otto and David Beller, Recht Kornfeld

December 12, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Guidance on how to mitigate risks of malpractice claims, avoid attorney grievances, and practical advice if you find yourself on the wrong end of a proceeding. Presenters will also address the intersection of the Rules of Professional Conduct in both areas.

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Effective Written and Oral Advocacy with Colorado Supreme Court Justice Richard L. Gabriel 1 hour CLE approved

December 13, 2024, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Hear from Colorado Supreme Court Justice Richard L. Gabriel on his tips for persuasive writing and effective oral argument at both the appellate and trial level stemming from his 15-plus years on both of Colorado’s appellate courts.
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Time Management, Communication, & Organizational Skills Presented by Kerry McCarthy, COLAP - 1 hour ethics applied for

December 17, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Avoiding burnout in a demanding environment is difficult. Learn how to leverage time management, communication, and organizational skills in your favor. This presentation introduces the audience to a wide range of strategies that can help
manage and prevent stress, overwhelm, and burnout that results from being disorganized. Emotional intelligence underlies skills such as boundary setting, work-stress assessment, and personal reflection questions, all of which are included throughout the presentation.

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Gender and Pronouns in the Legal Practice Presenters: Honorable.Ted Tow (he/him), Colorado Court of Appeals and Hayden DePorter (they/them), HKM

February 11, 2025, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
I. The learning objectives of the presentation encompass the following:
a. Terminology
b. The Requirements of the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act
c. The Ethical Obligations of Rule of Professional Conduct 8.4
d. How to appropriately handle the topic in practice
e. Gender in legal writing

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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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