Chairpersons 2018–2019: Shelly Dill and Matt Pierce
Staff Liaison: Carolyn Gravit, 303-824-5323

The Denver Access to Justice committee meets the third Wednesday at noon at the Denver Bar offices.  This committee works on monthly pro se clinics on Bankruptcy, Family, Legal nights, Colorado Poverty Law Clinic, monthly lawline 9 program, promoting National Pro Bono celebration, coordinates the Denver Access to Justice Hearing, CLE trainings. This Committee also works closely with Metro Volunteer Lawyers, Colorado Legal Services, Denver Wrap Around Project, Court Mediation Services, Denver Pro Se Center and Specialty Bar Associations. Please contact the Public Legal Education Department if interested in participating in this committee.

Chairpersons 2018–2019: Sara Sharp
Staff Liaison: Melissa Nicoletti, 303-824-5321

Plans and organizes this annual association fund-raising dinner/dance. The proceeds go towards the Metro Volunteer Lawyers Program, which provides legal services to indigent clients.

Chairperson 2018–2019: Dan Sweetser and Klaraleee Charlton
Staff Liaison: Amy Redfern, 303-824-5365

Chairpersons 2018–2019: Maureen Watson
Staff Liaison: Melissa Nicoletti, 303-824-5321

Chairpersons 2018–2019: Johnna Stuart
Staff Liaison: Carolyn Gravit, 303-824-5323

The Lawyers and Schools Committee meets the first Thursday of every month at noon at the CBA offices. The committee recruits law professionals into Denver Public Schools. Projects include: Denver Regional Mock Trial Tournament, National Constitution Day, in-class mock trial scripts for elementary, middle and high schools, “We the People” volunteer training, K-5 Law Day Contest and curriculum, DBA-DPS Guest Teaching Initiative, DBA-DPS Truancy Program Training, Debate Club, Reading Partners Tutoring, Book Drive for Reading Partners and speaker bureaus.

Chairperson 2018–2019: Janet Drake
Staff Liaison: Melissa Nicoletti, 303-824-5321

Chairperson 2018–2019: Leonard Plank
Staff Liaisons: Melissa Nicoletti, 303-824-5321

This group of attorneys is for those members “65 or better.” The committee has four big events throughout the year. The biggest party of the year is the Senior Spring Banquet, which honors Denver lawyers who have been licensed for 50 years. The committee’s fall event, the “Seniors Roast,” honors an attorney or judge nominated by the most active senior members for his/her outstanding commitment to the legal community. December’s Holiday Party is the most casual of the events and includes connecting with familiar faces, spreading holiday cheer and enjoying tasty fare. July’s golf tournament is always a hit with the senior members and adds a little competition to the event calendar. New members are welcome.

Chairperson 2018–2019: Dan McCune
Staff Liaison: Melissa Nicoletti, 303-824-5321

Responsible for nominating the winners of the annual Award of Merit; also coordinates other awards given by the association: DBA Volunteer Lawyer of the Year, DBA Young Lawyer of the Year, Judicial Excellence, and Teacher of the Year.

Submissions are accepted from November through January each year.  Click here for a submission form.

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