Judges Win Prestigious Award

Approximately 470 judges, attorneys and community leaders gathered to celebrate the successes of three Colorado judges: Eighth Judicial District Judge James H. Hiatt, Denver County Court Judge Doris E. Burd and 17th Judicial District Magistrate Brian N. Bowen. The Colorado Judicial Institute — dedicated to judicial independence, excellence and education — hosted the Seventh Annual Judicial Excellence Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Denver Marriott City Center Hotel. The keynote speaker was Mary Wilson, president of the League of Women Voters of the United States. Funds raised help provide advanced education and training for Colorado judges and judicial department personnel.

CJI Vice Chair Sheila Gutterman, Mary Wilson and CJI Vice Chair Ellie Greenberg	David Hersh, Sheila Gutterman and Ralph Torres
Hon. James Hiatt, Hon. Doris Burd and Hon. Brian Bowen	Hon. Lael Montgomery and Hon. Kerry Hada

Big Check Cut for The Children’s Hospital

The Wheels of Justice Cycling Team cut The Children’s Hospital a $192,852 check after 177 riders courageously cycled through the Rocky Mountains over the summer. A thank you reception on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the hospital included the check presentation and a hospital tour for the attendees to see first-hand what their hard work and determination supports. Approximately 50 attendees were there, including riders, doctors and team sponsors. The event recognized the sponsors and all of the dedicated people who helped make the Wheels of Justice Cycling Team a big success for the fourth year in a row. The Courage Classic raised $2.3 million this year for The Children’s Hospital.
 

DBA President John Baker, right, and Wheels of Justice Chair Heather Purcell presented the big check to reps from The Children’s Hospital.

Seniors Celebrate Holidays & Careers

The Seniors Committee came out in force for the annual holiday party, Friday, Dec. 4 at the DBA offices. More than 40 people attended the event and enjoyed an Italian buffet and Colorad history quiz. The event concluded with a brieft run-down of what everyone has been up to this past year and what they are planning to achieve during the new year. DBA President John Baker thanked these long-time attorneys and judges for their dedication to the profession.

Don McMichael, left, laughs as DBA President John Baker thanks the senior members for all their hard work over the years.

Jim Bayer, left, Judge Robert Fullerton, center, and Seniors Committee Chair Don McMichael celebrated the holidays with the other attendees during the Seniors Holiday Party, Dec. 4.

More than 40 people packed the DBA conference room during the lunch buffet and quiz.