CDLA Committees and Board Member Liaisons
Executive Committee
- Rob Hinckley, President, Buchalter
- Stephanie Montague, Vice President, Hall & Evans
- Rosa Derieux, Treasurer, Bradley J. Schulz & Associates
- Chris Unger, Secretary, American Family Insurance
- Hillary Patterson, Immediate Past President, Patterson Ripplinger
Amicus Committee
- Jeff Ruebel, Ruebel & Quillen
- Marilyn Chappell, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani
- Andy Nathan, Nathan Dumm & Mayer
- Lamar Jost, Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell
- Brendan Loy, Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell
- Jack Mann, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani
CDLA Diversity Board Director
- Rodrigo Lugo, Hall Booth Smith
CDLA Foundation Board Director
- Rae Marusin, Patterson Ripplinger
DRI State Representative
- Brandon Hull, Overturf McGath & Hull
Greater Colorado Board Director
- Michael Watts, Retherford, Mullen & Moore
Legislative Committee
- Melissa Ogburn, Chair, Montgomery Amatuzio
- Adam Royval, Co-Chair, Messner Reeves
- Scott Neckers, Overturf McGath & Hull, P.C.
- Meredith McDonald, O'Hagan Meyer
- Rosa Derieux, Bradley J. Schulz & Associates
- Brian Kuhlmann, Shelter Insurance
- Jeff Ruebel, Ruebel & Quillen, LLC
- Brandon Hull, Overturf McGath & Hull, P.C.
New Lawyers Committee
- Shannon Hughes, Sutton | Booker
Professionalism & Education Committee
- Chair: Matt Cecil, Sutton | Booker
- Emilie Lorden, Recht Kornfeld
- Joe Espinosa, Law Office of Collin T. Welch
- Sheridan Justis, Rodman and Rodman
- Shannon Hughes, Sutton | Booker
- Brendan Powers, Spies Powers & Robinson
- Kirk Whitehead, Martinez, Dieterich & Zarcone Legal Group
- Jen Friedburg, American Family
Trial Academy Committee
- Gregg Rich, Coombe Curry Rich & Jarvis
Upcoming Events
Fear vs GEICO - WEBINAR
February 10, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Discussion topics include the factual and procedural background to Fear, the decision itself, how plaintiffs’ attorneys are already taking advantage of the decision and how they otherwise might do so, how carriers and counsel can respond, other practical impacts on claims and litigation, and unanswered and newly raised legal questions
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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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Get psyched for Jury Selection: Tips from a practitioner about finding your panel
February 27, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Ashley R. Larson, Sutton-Booker
Jen Friedberg, American Family
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Deposition Skills Boot Camp, Learning by Doing - Sponsored by Pike Reporting
March 21, 2025, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hone your deposition skills with our hands-on program! Practice with live court reporters, master persuasive techniques, and get tailored feedback in an interactive, small-group setting. Limited to 12 participants for a personalized learning experience.
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Golf Tournament - Ironbridge Golf Club
July 31, 2025, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Get ready for a day of camaraderie, competition, and breathtaking scenery! Our annual CDLA golf outing is scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the stunning Ironbridge Golf Club in Glenwood Springs
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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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