Happy March!!
Spring is nearly here and the Colorado Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Division board has great upcoming events to get out of the winter rut. We plan to keep you updated on all of the events, projects and happenings as the year goes on by email, facebook and our webiste.. As always, with so many upcoming events, we look forward to seeing you soon.
Volunteer for the 2012 State Mock Trial Tournament in Boulder, CO- March 9-10
The CBA High School Mock Trial Program is still looking for volunteers to judge and score the State Mock Trial Tournament this coming weekend in Boulder Colorado. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in a rewarding and fun learning experience for our young people. These events can only happen with hundreds of attorney, judicial, paralegal and community volunteers assisting. This is usually a three hour commitment and breakfast/lunch is provided. To sign up, contact Carolyn Gravit cgravit@cobar.org.
Colorado Lawyers for Colorado Veterans: Pro-Bono Clinic- March 13
In an attempt to meet the needs of Colorado veterans and service members, the Colorado Bar Association along with the CBA YLD has developed a program called Colorado Lawyers for Colorado Veterans. This program provides free legal advice via clinics andpro-bono legal services to veterans that require further help.
The Denver clinics will be held on the second Tuesday of the month beginning March 13, 2012 at the Matthews Center located at 3030 Downing St., Denver beginning at 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm. If you are interested in volunteering or accepting a pro-bono legal matter, please contact benc@m-s-lawyers.com.
Wee Give Children’s Charity Drive- Now through March 30
Donate today your children’s gently used baby gear, including strollers, cribs, car seats, and any other similar items for our yearly donation drive. Every year the CBA YLD partners with the local charity WeeCycle (http://www.weecycle.org/) to collect and donate children’s items, toys and other necessities to children and families in need across Colorado. For more information on how to receive a collection barrel for your firm and where to drop off donations please email benc@m-s-lawyers.com. Items will be collected and picked up through March 30, so gather your items and donate them today.
CBA Open House- March 30
The CBA-YLD and DBA-YLD are hosting an “Open House” where the various sections of the Colorado Bar Association, Denver Bar Association, and the local Bar Associations will be featured and highlighted so that young lawyers can become more familiar with the various benefits that the Colorado & Denver Bar Association offers to its members. This event will feature great food and drinks and an opportunity to meet with representatives from the sections and network with other Colorado lawyers. To RSVP for the event, please contact lunches@cobar.org to reserve your spot. The event begins at 5:30 pm at the Warwick Hotel.
Bridging the Gap- April 21
The CBA-YLD will host a breakfast networking event which allows for practicing attorneys and law students to meet over breakfast to discuss "Bridging the Gap" between the study of law and the practice of law. This is a well attended event by both attorneys and students. Set for April 21, 2012, at 11:30 am at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, we hope to see you there. Please contact Ben Currier at benc@m-s-lawyers.com to RSVP.
Legal Movie Night- April 4
The CBA-YLD and DBA-YLD are partnering with the Denver Film Society to host a legal film night CLE for Colorado attorneys and law students. The event will feature a screening of the documentary film Hot Coffee with an appearance by the film's director. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion with the director and members of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. The evening will conclude with a reception of light appetizers and a no-host bar. The event is approved for [2] CLE credits (pending).
Location: Denver Film Center, 2510 East Colfax Avenue.
Cost: Tickets are $15.00 for the entire event.
Don't miss this exciting screening and engaging discussion that will go beyond what everyone has heard about the "McDonald's coffee case" to address the state of the civil justice system in Colorado and the United States. To Purchase Tickets, RSVP to lunches@cobar.org, tickets must be paid for in advance.
New CBA YLD Board Members Wanted
The CBA YLD is currently seeking new board members for the executive council. The CBA/YLD executive council consists of 15 members who help to serve the community, CBA, law schools, local affiliates, and its members. We are looking for energetic new board members to help with our many projects.
The CBA-YLD's next executive council meeting is March 14th at 6pm. These meetings are always open to the public and members are encouraged to attend and participate. YLD members who are thinking of applying to become part of the CBA-YLD executive council are particularly encouraged to attend our meetings and learn more about what we do. Applications for new council members will be made available in late March or early April. If you are going to attend, please RSVP with benc@m-s-lawyers.com.
Upcoming Events
The CBA YLD is planning on hosting a a variety of summer networking and social events for Colorado attorneys including a Rockies baseball game in the Warning Track Party Room June 10, 2012; the annual CBA YLD charity fundraiser June 1, 2012 at Moye White which will benefit the Byrne Urban Scholars. Stay tuned for further details on these and other upcoming events.
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