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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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Attention Newly Admitted Lawyers in Colorado!

The Colorado Defense Lawyers Association (CDLA) invites you to take advantage of our upcoming new lawyer programs scheduled for the last quarter of 2024. Additionally, we want to ensure you're part of our community by joining our listserv.

Membership Dues Information:

Annual Dues: $200 (no increase for 2025!)
Payment Options:

  1. Full Payment: Pay the entire $200 before the end of the year to cover the remainder of 2024 and all of 2025.
  2. Pro-Rata Payment: Pay $17 for each remaining month of 2024. We will bill you for the full $200 dues for 2025 in November.

Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with fellow lawyers and enhance your practice. We look forward to welcoming you!

Membership Application

 

CDLA Officers

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

Full list of board members

CDLA Membership Application and Renewal

Our members are among the most elite defense attorneys in Colorado. CDLA is a statewide organization that is nearly 750 members strong who benefit from access to resources and tools for legal professionals who strive to provide superior and balanced service to their clients.

CDLA Membership Application and Renewal

 

CDLA's Diversity Statement

The Colorado Defense Lawyers Association has the goal of promoting diversity within the legal community and assisting charitable organizations with a relation to the civil defense community. Charity, outreach and diversity must be viewed as a perpetual practice rather than reaching certain numerical markers. Charity, outreach and diversity efforts require sustained commitment, leadership, innovation and financial support. Through the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association Foundation ("Foundation"), we are committed to leveraging our collective efforts through partnerships and alliances in order to foster leadership, awareness and communications enabling an environment of good will and inclusiveness within our Association membership. We also are committed to using the Foundation to advance charitable interests or organizations with a relation to the civil defense community, as determined by the Foundation.

Bo Donegan
Executive Director
Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
643 Dexter Street
Denver, CO 80220
303-263-6466

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