DBA-YLD -- The YLD Report, Vol. 9, No. 3, December 2007

DBA-YLD -- The YLD Report, Vol. 9, No. 3, December 2007
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IN THIS EDITION:
YLD Calendar
CLEs for YLDs
***Winter Festival***
Winter Festival is January 26, 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM, at the Denver Department of Human Services, 1200 Federal Blvd. This event provides gifts to Denver-area foster children, giving them an opportunity to celebrate the holidays. Please collect NEW sporting equipment, books, stuffed animals and toys at your firm or office for delivery to the DBA offices at 1900 Grant Street by January 24, 2008. Cash donations are also welcome. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Libby DeBlasio at libbydeblasio@yahoo.com or Kelley Bergelt at kbergelt@irelandstapleton.com.
***Barristers After Hours***
The DBA-YLD would like to thank everyone who came to BAH this past year! We enjoyed large turnouts with plenty of socializing and networking. Thanks for making BAH a huge success! Please note that there will NOT be a Barristers After Hours in December. BAH will return in January so make sure to check your e-mail next month for more information. Have a great holiday season! If you have any questions about BAH, feel free to contact Trent Ongert at trent@budmanhershey.com.
***Attorneys' Night Out -- Save the Date***
David Ball and Sharon Riley will chair the 2008 Attorneys’ Night Out, a Young Lawyers Division benefit for The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People on May 15, 2008. ANO is a great opportunity to network with other young lawyers, support a good cause and celebrate The Legal Center’s 30th Birthday! Thanks to Liz Fuselier and her husband Chris the event will continue to be held at the Blake Street Tavern. For sponsorship, silent auction donations and volunteer information, contact Sharon.riley@gwl.com or David.Ball@hro.com.
***Legal Night***
Legal Night is a program that provides free legal and referral information to residents in the community regarding issues of immigration, employment, housing, consumer, family law, and various other legal issues. It is held at Mi Casa Resource Center for Women (360 Acoma Street) on the third Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and at Centro San Juan Diego (2830 Lawrence Street) on the first Wednesday of every month from 5:30 to 8 p.m. No experience is necessary and dinner is provided. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LEGAL NIGHT AT CENTRO SAN JUAN DIEGO HAS A STRONG NEED FOR IMMIGATION ATTORNEYS. For information about volunteering at either Legal Night as an attorney or Spanish-English translator, e-mail Greg Daniels at gdaniels@hmflaw.com.
LAW WEEK LUNCHEON -- SAVE THE DATE!
Mark your calendars for YLD's Annual Law Week Luncheon. May 1, 2008, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Grand Ballroom at the Oxford Hotel, 1600 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202. Law Week is a celebration of the American legal tradition. This year's luncheon will feature the Honorable Marcia S. Krieger as keynote speaker. Come hear Judge Krieger speak, learn about a variety of organizations offering pro bono and other volunteer opportunities, and meet the winners of our annual essay contest. Please contact Jason Prussman at jprussman@yahoo.com if you have any questions about the luncheon or would like to volunteer to grade essays.
***Law Explorers -- 2008 Events***
Law Explorers is a program for local high school students who are interested in becoming lawyers. The DBA/YLD is planning a dinner for the Law Explorer students and their parents with the Minoru Yasui Inn of Court, a political day at the State Capitol, and a panel discussion with Young Lawyers. No firm dates have been set. For questions about how to become involved in Law Explorers, please contact Tony Ryan at AMRyan@HHLAW.com.
CLE BOOKS
COLORADO ETHICS HANDBOOK
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COLORARD DUI BENCHBOOK
http://www.cobar.org/cle/datadetail.cfm?productid=LIPDUI05
COLORADO LANDLORD-TENANT LAW
http://www.cobar.org/cle/datadetail.cfm?productid=REPLTL06
CLE SEMINARS
NATIONAL CLE CONFERENCE
http://www.lawedinstitute.com/
January 4-9, 2008 (Vail, CO)
40 HOUR MEDIATION TRAINING
http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=GP011708L
January 17-25, 2008 (8:30AM – 5:00 PM)
2008 PREVENTING LEGAL MALPRACTICE
http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=LI013108L
January 31, 2008 (9:00AM – 12:30 PM)
2008 PREVENTING LEGAL MALPRACTICE - WEBCAST
http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=LI013108LW
January 31, 2008 (9:00AM – 12:30 PM)
NEGOTIATION SKILLS FOR LAWYERS
http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=GP020108L
February 1, 2008 (8:30 AM – 4:45 PM)
2008 PREVENTING LEGAL MALPRACTICE
http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=LI020108L
February 2, 2008 (9:00AM – 12:30 PM) in Colorado Springs
2008 PREVENTING LEGAL MALPRACTICE - WEBCAST
http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=LI020108W
February 2, 2008 (9:00AM – 12:30 PM) in Colorado Springs
USING A TRIAL NOTEBOOK/PRESENTATION TECHNOLOGY
http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=LI020608L
February 6, 2008 (9:00AM – 11:30 AM)
USING A TRIAL NOTEBOOK/PRESENTATION TECHNOLOGY – WEBCAST
http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=LI020608W
February 6, 2008 (9:00AM – 11:30 AM)
ANIMAL ISSUES AND THE LAW
http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=GP020708L
February 7, 2008 (9:00 AM – 4:45 PM)
2008 PREVENTING LEGAL MALPRACTICE
http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=LI020808L
February 8, 2008 (9:00AM – 12:30 PM)
2008 PREVENTING LEGAL MALPRACTICE - WEBCAST
http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=LI020808LW
February 8, 2008 (9:00AM – 12:30 PM)
PRACTICING WITH PROFESSIONALISM
http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=PC021308V
February 13, 2008 (9:00 AM – 2:45 PM)
ESTATE PLANNING BASIC SKILLS
http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=PR021408L
February 14-15, 2008 (8:30 AM – 11:50 AM)
HOW TO CRAFT A WINNING STORY FOR A JUDGE AND JURY
http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=LI022008L
February 20, 2008 (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
HOW TO CRAFT A WINNING STORY FOR JUDGE AND JURY - WEBCAST
http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=LI022008W
February 20, 2008 (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
FROM GOOD TO GREAT: FOUR STEPS TO STANDOUT LEGAL WRITING
http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=GP022208L
February 22, 2008 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
PRACTICING WITH PROFESSIONALISM
http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=PC022808L
February 28, 2008 (9:00 AM – 2:45 PM)
NEW TELESEMINARS (Phone-in CLE)
COMPENSATION ISSUES IN LLCS
http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=TS012908L
January 29, 2008 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
FAMILY LAW: ESTATE AND TAX GUIDE TO DIVORCE
http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=TS021208L
February 12, 2008 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
LLC DISTRIBUTIONS AND LIQUIDATIONS
http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=TS031108L
March 11, 2008 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
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