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Vol. 36 Issue 1 I January 2014 The mission of The Docket is to educate and entertain the Denver legal community — we hope without being sued.

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From the President

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The Past, Present & Future of Attorney Unemployment

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Educating Tomorrow’s Lawyers

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How Will Millennials Transform the Future of Law?

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Surviving and Thriving in Sea Changes

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Jennifer Holt: Law Office by Day, Rodeo by Night

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Getting Your Hands Dirty: New School Legal Education

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Law Student Chronicles

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The More Things Change, the More They Remain the Same

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West to the 32nd Meridian

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Introducing The Docket Blog

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Wellness Brief

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2014 Court Assignments

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From the President

Disparity for Women in Law: Q&A with Dan McCune and Professor Joyce Sterling and I, that was supported by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association—that looked at income disparity among Colorado lawyers.

When we first started studying the gap, women were making 59 cents on the dollar. It’s gone up slightly since then, but not as much as one would expect.

I have been part of a national longitudinal study of lawyers tracking the class of 2000. We have followed up with three surveys and also done a subset of in-person interviews, talking to people around the country. And I find the same types of issues arise in the national study as in Colorado.

Is your research published anywhere?

Dear Fellow Bar Members, I’m here today with Professor Joyce Sterling at the Denver University Sturm College of Law to talk about whether a glass ceiling exists for women in the practice of law in our community.

And if so, how bad is it?

Welcome, Professor Sterling. What is your background in the practice of law?

I am a Ph.D. in Sociology. And my specialty is Law and Society and studying the legal profession. I received my Ph.D. at the University of Denver and have spent most of my career here. I also spent time at Stanford Law School, taking traditional law classes. And I teach legal profession and also scientific evidence and history of American law. I’ve been a professor more than 35 years.

In your experience, is there a glass ceiling for women practicing law in Denver?

Yes. Most recently, I did a retrospective over the 20 years of research I’ve done that is published in “The Florida International Law Review,” called: “Navigating the Gap, Reflections on 20 Years Researching Gender Disparities in the Legal Profession.”

(It’s volume 8, no. 2, spring 2013). I also have a new article in “The Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies.” I’ve also published on the gap in income with one of the top sociology journals, “Social Forces.”

I read in your article that roughly 48% of law school graduates are women. Is that down from a few years ago?

Yes. And over the last three or four years, there’s been a decline in the number of women applicants to law school. I mean, there’s an overall decline of applicants, but women appear to be declining slightly more than men.

And you gave a percentage a little bit earlier about the wage disparity. What is it currently?

After the J.D. study, where I followed the same group of people over time, we found that after only two to three years of practice, there was a 5% gap. After seven years, there was a 13% gap. And now after 12 years, there’s a 20% gap overall.

I would say the glass ceiling exists. It appears to be as strong as ever in the Denver area.

Does it exist in a specific area such as, employment, salaries, or leadership opportunities, or is it pervasive in all three areas?

I think it is pervasive in at least two of the three. Women are being hired out of law school in equal numbers as men in private practice law firms. So that has definitely changed. But I think there is still a gap in income and there is a gap in terms of promotion, particularly to partner or to being part of the management committee.

I have been studying the legal profession in Denver since about 1995. We did a study—my colleague Nancy Reichman

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To what do you attribute that widening gap?

I don’t think it’s a conscious decision to pay women less. I think it’s something about the gendered nature of organizations.

And I would say law firms fit in that category of being a gendered organization (containing a distinction between male and female, patterned by way of advantages and disadvantages, identity, meaning and control).

If I'm an employer and I want to be sensitive to this issue, what are some of the things I can do to try to address this problem? What tips would you give?

One of the things research suggests is that organizations that make the criteria for hiring, for promotion, for pay raises, or even bonuses very transparent actually have fewer problems with gender disparity. Law firms tend to operate without a lot of formal rules as organizations. And sometimes that’s exactly what leads to unobserved bias.

I think if employers actually sat down and tried to capture what a lawyer would look like who is going to be promoted to partner, it would make them be very explicit about the kind of behaviors that they’re looking for. My research indicates that men tend to be judged based on potential and women are judged based on actual accomplishments, and that builds in some disparity.

What about leadership opportunities? Is that gap widening as women progress and become more senior in the practice?

Actually, if you look at some of the data from the National Association of Law Placement, as well as the National Association of Women Lawyers, the proportion of women who are partners has pretty much remained flat since 2000. It’s approximately between 15% and 19%, depending on the city you’re talking about, but it hasn’t budged at all.

No one is breaking through that ceiling into partnership. The After The J.D. Study results show that men are much more likely after 12 years to have made it to equity partner. And women are more predominant in the non-equity partnerships.

What is it about the structure of a typical law firm that sets that up?

I think some of the individualistic benchmarks of achievement, like having individual billing hours. Even though people tend to work in teams, firms still rely on individual measures of achievement. I recently read about some large law firms that are beginning to create measures in which they judge people based on how well they work together as a group and what they accomplish. That would be a very big change for law practice.

What is it about the billable hour measuring stick that is making it more difficult for women to achieve those marks?

Well, in order to bill enough hours for a law firm, you have to get enough assignments. And sometimes those assignments are

not distributed equally. So, if women are on the low side, or they don’t get the major assignments, it will be harder for them to bill the hours that the firm requires.

Usually that means you want to have mentors. But we still find problems with that—mentors like mentees who are similarly situated—so men like, and are comfortable mentoring, other men. Women, perhaps, are comfortable mentoring other women. There’s actually been literature to suggest that women, particularly in law practice, haven’t played a major role as mentors to junior women.

What can we do for those future employers now so when they get into leadership positions, they are more sensitive to the issue?

Well, one of the things I do when I teach Legal Profession— which all students are required to take—is that I actually give them some of the results from my research, so that they have a sense of what’s going on in practice right now.

I also try to advise them on how to go about thinking of interviews—that they need to ask for what they want as opposed to saying, “Oh, they offered me a job and I’m just happy to get hired.” That could be great, but you may not get what you actually want and then end up finding there’s a barrier to moving up.

How should those in the legal profession move forward from here?

In our most recent article, we’ve recommended that the women’s bar associations recognize the gap or the glass ceiling as something that they need to organize around — in terms of how they are going to attempt to get rid of it and the kinds of activities they can do. I am referring to activist movements.

The other thing I did for this article was to look at the Rules of Professional Conduct, to find out whether they contain something that would help. Successfully, I found that both Minnesota and New York have passed an 8.4(g) rule that actually holds the law firms responsible for not discriminating by gender or race or other categories.

I haven’t yet proposed a similar rule in Colorado, but recently a colleague and I talked about the idea of writing an article on it.

Joyce, thank you for your time. It’s a very challenging and interesting issue. And hopefully this article will help sensitize our readers a little more to it. D

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The Past, Present & Future of Attorney Unemployment ment review project that employed more than 600 attorneys.

The Independent Foreclosure Review lawsuits were settled in January 2013, and all 600 attorneys hit an already tough market at once.

“What the Review did was bring more lawyers to Denver from out of state, and once the project ended, many of them stayed,” a local legal recruiter said. “Denver is attractive to lawyers because of the lifestyle and work–life balance that Denver is typically known to offer.”

Looking Toward the Future

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ith the effects of the economic crisis of 2008 and ensuing Great Recession still being felt in the job market, chronically unemployed and underemployed attorneys are doing whatever it takes to navigate a stagnant market.

Attorney Unemployment Since those occurrences, the numbers of opportunities for new attorneys have all but dried up. Those fortunate enough to have had a job were burned by the great recession, watching helplessly as their jobs disappeared. It seems that the number of lawyers is increasing while opportunities are decreasing.

In response, attorneys are hanging their own shingle while simultaneously working 40-plus hours a week on document review jobs and other business opportunities. In doing my own inquiries, one attorney mentioned that he is looking to get out of law altogether to start his own business separate from the legal field. Another gave partnership a shot, but quickly realized that he and his partner weren’t on the same page. And another is just happy to not have to continuously worry about the billable hour after he was laid off.

“2009 was a significant drop-off because a lot of employers had offers out already, and because the unemployment wave was perhaps a bit slower to hit the legal profession than other occupations. The effects were significant, but even more severe for the class of 2010,” said Eric Bono, Assistant Dean for Career Opportunities at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. One wrinkle compounding the difficult Denver job market was the Independent Foreclosure Review—a massive docu-

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Law schools are looking for new ways to help graduates mitigate joblessness. The University of Denver Sturm College Of Law has partnered with the University of Colorado Law School, creating a pilot legal residency program. It is modeled on residency programs that are offered in the medical profession.

“This is a significant shift in the legal job market, so we haven’t been able to build up the type of infrastructure that exists in the medical profession,” said Bono. “But what we’ve done is we’ve persuaded eight or so legal employers to pilot a program where they consider hiring new grads from one of the two law schools for a year to 18-month term.”

The first of the legal residents started this fall, and while results are still to be determined, Bono indicated that some employers intend to use the new program as a recruiting tool.

Underemployed attorneys, recruiters, and career development offices agree that the market doesn’t seem to be actively getting worse. In fact, it is even slowly improving, according to Bono: “The results that we’re seeing for our new grads reveal that the job market for newer attorneys in Colorado is slowly and steadily improving. But we’re not out of the woods yet.”

Specializing in a practice area can also help the underemployed find work. According to recruiters, real estate attorneys have been in higher demand, as are corporate mergers and acquisition attorneys. However, high-demand practice areas tend to be cyclical, as real estate attorneys weren’t sought after before the uptick in the housing market.

“The legal job market for new grads is mirroring, or at least following, the trend of what you’re seeing with the overall employment market in this country,” Bono said. “What we’ve seen since the Great Recession is a very slow—sometimes imperceptible—improvement in the job markets.”

As for those seeking work, recruiters say that networking is still the best way to land that elusive job. For most lawyers “the more people you touch, the more likely you are going to find the opportunity.” D

A myriad of networking opportunities are available through the DBA Young Lawyers Division and committees, providing you access to attorneys from all fields of practice. For information on upcoming events visit bit.ly/DBAcalendar or email membership@cobar.org.

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Educating Tomorrow’s Lawyers

Encouraging Innovation in Legal Curriculum B y B arb ar a M uelle r

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t’s the End of the World as We Know It for law schools, according to pundits and “The New York Times.” The statistics are ominous.

In March, the ABA released employment figures showing that within nine months of graduation, only 56.2% of 2012 law school graduates had a full-time job that required passing the bar exam. That is actually a 1.4% improvement over the 2011 figures. Combine those tough job prospects with the high cost of tuition, and it is no surprise that law school applications have declined 38% since 2010.

White of the University of Miami School of Law, Dean Martin Katz of the Sturm college of Law at the University of Denver, Dean Marc Miller of the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, and Dean Rachel Van Cleave of Golden Gate University School of Law, discussed the “Pedagogy and Business of Legal Education Reform.” Fortunately, the stodgy title and end-of-the-day time slot did not discourage exchanges between the panel members and the 50 or so educators and lawyers in the audience.

The Deans’ Panel examined the new models of instruction being undertaken

Clear-eyed contemplation of the problems facing legal education can lead to the reforms necessary to resurrect it.

However, according to law school deans participating in the Deans’ Panel at the 2nd Annual Educating Tomorrow’s Lawyers Conference, Connecting the Academy to the Profession, presented by the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS) on Oct. 4, clear-eyed contemplation of the problems facing legal education can lead to the reforms necessary to resurrect it.

IAALS is a national, independent research center based at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law (Denver Law), dedicated to the improvement of the process and culture of the civil justice system. Among the IAALS initiatives is “Educating Tomorrow’s Lawyers,” a program focused on encouraging innovation in legal education in order to train new lawyers to the highest standards of competence and professionalism. A consortium of 30 law schools, including some of the country’s most prestigious, partner with the Educating Tomorrow’s Lawyers initiative.

At the event, Dean Anthony Crowell of New York Law School, Dean Patricia

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at their schools. Dean Katz talked about the optional “Experiential Advantage Curriculum” now being offered at Denver Law, which provides students with a full year of practice-based programs, such as live client clinics, externships and legal simulation courses. Similarly, a one-year program for third-year students, built on the medical school model with three 10–week clinical rotations, is being offered at New York Law School for the 2013–14 school year. These “real life” experiences are seen as an essential tool in properly educating law students for law practice; however, the cost of clinical programs, which have much lower student–teacher ratios than larger lecture hall courses, must be accounted for.

Some introductory lecture hall classes have student–faculty ratios of 63:1, while hybrid clinical models and simulation courses need to be maintained at approximately 15:1 or 20:1. The Deans’ Panel identified cost as an enormous issue, without an immediate or easy solution.

The dashed expectations of employ-

ment for students over the past three years was described as having a “silver lining” in terms of changes in the expectations of current law students.

Law students now are being described as fully committed and engaged in their own education and their own future. Law school is no longer a place to hang out for three years while you decide on a career.

Questions from the audience hit on the tensions involved in changing traditional “Paper Chase” law school curricula by substituting up to a year of experiential learning programs. Will scholarship be tossed aside? Will there be issues between clinical professionals and traditional podium faculty? One questioner focused on law as a learned profession, and the need for law schools to train students to appreciate its deeply intellectual value. Another audience member responded that in the practicing world, lawyers don’t talk about law review articles and don’t use casebooks —that typical law school scholarship was largely irrelevant to the actual practice of law. The retort followed that, if that is so, why do the schools that focus the most on scholarly endeavors get the highest rankings; why do the most prestigious firms always look for law journal experience from their hires, as a measure of their intellectual strength? The panelists responded that legal study cannot be an either/or proposition; that to succeed now, law schools must develop elements of both. Scholarship continues to play an important role, but more and more law schools and faculty are also focusing on the training needed for professional success. D Barbara Mueller is a partner in the real estate group with Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP.

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How Will Millennials Transform the Future of Law?

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t must be nice to leave at 5:30—when I was your age I was in the office until 10 every night.”

This line, spoken in a skit performed by panelists at the CLE presentation, “How Will Millennials Transform the Future of Law?” illustrates the disparate generational gap in the workplace today. Representing a multitude of age and cultural differences, four groups currently span diverse office demographics within the practice of law.

As a result of this growing gap, 60% of legal employers report generational conflicts. The recent CLE discussion addressed this issue by way of identifica-

tion of the generations and their general characteristics, as well as the examination and comparison of communication and work–life balance.

“How Will Millennials Transform the Future of Law?” was presented by the CBA Committee for Balanced Legal Careers. The three panelists included Kathy Holmes, President of Holmes Consulting Group; Shelly Dill Combs, a staff attorney at JAG; and Kenneth Stern, an immigration attorney.

After introducing the topic to the crowded room with a role-play scenario, the panelists dove into an outline of the four generations present in the legal field today.

Differences in the Workplace

Millennials: Ages 18 to 29 Known as the “Internet generation,” millennials are the largest group—and the future of law. Even though they’re characterized as hopeful, they’re also said to be overly protected and entitled.

They communicate differently than other generations, because they are the first of the natively tech savvy to revolutionize the workplace. Given this digital inclination, millennials expect instant gratification and feedback.

Gen Xers: Ages 30 to 45 Gen Xers grew up in a transitory time, when it became common for women to work full-time and families leaned less toward nuclear and more toward fragmented. Thus, they cultivated an independent, entrepreneurial spirit with anti-institution undertones. They value direct communication and responsibility, as well as education.

Baby Boomers: Ages 46 to 64 Baby Boomers were, in a sense, trailblazers who redefined the idea of hard work — possibly even putting work over family. They are a confident, sometimes idealistic generation. They typically prefer the people side of business, and respect go-getters who are willing to put in the hours.

Traditionalists: 65+ Traditionalists are influenced by protocol, formality and family, and have great institutional loyalty. They typically value communication that demonstrates thought and purpose. It’s important to convey respect and honor in relation to experience.

To move into the future of law with millennials, it’s vital to understand these generational differences. The chart above further breaks down each generation in terms of how they think, act and react in the workplace. Realizing and accepting the basic ideals present will help to improve communication, bridge the expectations gap and change value perception, as well as increase future success.

As you can see, communication and

feedback both noticeably shift from traditionalists to millennials. Work ethic and the idea of time at work is greatly changing as well—advancing technology has blurred the lines between punching a clock and emailing at all hours of the night. This constant connectedness can make it more difficult to find work–life balance.

Although Baby Boomers might scoff at the Millennial/Gen X idea of finding work–life balance, it’s becoming more the norm to choose alternative schedules.

As one CLE audience member remarked after the presentation: “Baby Boomers wore their careers like a badge of honor.

I’m always hearing stories about how they ruined their personal lives and family for their career; so why would I want to follow in their footsteps?”

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“Every generation has their own truth.

How do we bring them together?”

That question—posed by a millennial—identifies the current struggle facing young professionals. They don’t have a good example of that work–life balance, and so they are trying to create it themselves. However, their bosses are still closer to the Baby Boomer generation, which leads to misunderstandings and unmatched expectations.

The model of work–life balance has gone from traditional to anything but.

Millennials are seeking flexibility and efficiency through technology, with balanced hours, including options such as remote work and job sharing. When other generations do not understand millennial goals and fail to communicate, it impacts turnover rates, tangible and intangible costs, fairness and equality and firm succession.

“Every generation has their own truth. How do we bring them together?” asked Ken Stern.

To improve generational relationships, Stern, Holmes and Dill Combs all agree that we have to identify what everyone brings to the table to make them work together. There certainly are lessons to be learned from the traditionalists, and vice versa, as millennials provide a fresh perspective on the legal community. For a step-by-step solution, they shared The Seven Solutions to the

Generational Differences:

1. Make a commitment to generational blending. Create internal discussion with leaders and peers on company culture and employee blending.

2. Implement a process for setting expectations. This should begin in the recruiting process—know exactly who you are looking for and how they’ll fit in.

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should be highly strategic in selection and training. Reverse mentoring has been very successful (match younger generations with older to teach each other through the feedback loop).

4. Implement a technology program that is future forward. Create a “best fit” plan for the firm and include training and educational opportunities. Don’t lose out on clients because of a lack of future adaptation.

5. Embrace and respond to differences. Create inclusiveness and diversity sessions where ideas and challenges can be aired.

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workplace and can be found online as well as offline. Just imagine how helpful your millennial employees can be when it comes to improving your website SEO* and therefore increasing your digital presence and client base! If you want to attract younger clients—and bright attorneys—consider this article on the future of law your catalyst for change. *Ask a millennial. D Courtney Gibb is the communications and marketing specialist for the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations and editor of The Docket. She can be reached at cgibb@ cobar.org.

6. Explore, define and implement changes in the existing workplace. Are you willing to consider offering balanced hours or an alternative plan?

There are different tracks to success.

7. Commit to training and coaching. A recent sur vey found that many millenni als and gen Xers would rather have effective training over a yearend bonus.

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Toothbrushes for Tots February 24-28

The Community Action Network (CAN) of the Denver Bar Association is sponsoring the Annual Toothbrush Drive to benefit Kids In Need of Dentistry (KIND).

CAN is looking for the following items: Child-sized toothbrushes Toothpaste (sugar-free with fluoride)

Waxed dental floss Cash donations also are accepted. Please make your check payable to KIND.

For more information or to register your firm, please visit denbar.org.

Sign up and we will send you a poster to place on your box or barrel to receive donations. RICOH has donated its time and will be picking up collected donations the week of March 3.

KIND will give donated items to children of families who cannot afford such necessities. As the country’s oldest dental charity, founded in 1912, KIND helps meet the needs of under served children.

For more information about KIND, please visit KINDsmiles.org.

Questions? Contact Kate Schuster at kschuster@cobar.org or 303-824-5312.

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Surviving and Thriving in Sea Changes Reflections from the Legal Director at The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of Colorado B y M indy B art on

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talk ... a lot. Just this year, I’ve had almost 850 attendees at thirtyeight presentations throughout the state of Colorado given to a variety of organizations, private companies, government entities, community groups, law enforcement agencies, attorneys and college classes.

I also tend to be loud. Loud, to the point that when my office relocated a couple years ago, they made sure to put me in a corner away from the other staff.

Loud, to the point that when groups offer me a microphone to talk to an audience of fifty people, I laugh and say that I’m pretty sure they’ll be able to hear me.

However, there are two things I don’t say often enough or loudly enough.

The first is how lucky I am to get to do the work I do every day. The other is— despite the fact that I love my work, I

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hope that someday there will no longer be a need for my job to exist. Much has changed in the world of LGBT equality in Colorado since I started as the Legal Director at The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of Colorado (The Center) six years ago. The Center provides a safe and affirming environment for more than 40,000 annual visitors seeking information, education, understanding or simply a greater sense of connection to their community.

Founded in 1976, The Center is the third oldest community center in the United States operated by and for the LGBT community. In addition to being a focal point for community information, social activities and support, The Center has long played a pivotal role in creating initiatives to reduce harassment and discrimination. The Center’s mission is to engage, empower, enrich, and advance the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender

community of Colorado.

I am thrilled to have been a part of the sea changes of LGBT equality. Here in Colorado, The Center’s Legal & Advocacy Program has worked on everything from implementing state anti-discrimination protections in employment, housing and public accommodations to second parent adoptions to designated beneficiaries agreements for estate planning, and clarifying anti-bullying protections for LGBT youth—and, after several years of trying, achieving civil unions in Colorado in 2013. On top of the work in Colorado, the national landscape of LGBT equality has changed and progress continues to be made.

I still distinctly remember being hired by this organization in early 2007, when The Center was consolidating the jobs of the Public Policy Director and the Legal Director. I walked in the door with a commitment to serving nonprofits,

Mindy Barton but little to no specific knowledge about working with the LGBT community.

One of the first tasks was to explain to people who were facing blatant harassment in their workplace that there were no employment protections under either state or federal law that covered such discrimination. Sexual orientation was not a protected class under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act.

chance to pass on some of the grace that I have found by working in a nonprofit.

Because they face a very tight job market upon leaving law school, simply hearing about opportunities other than being an associate at a large firm seems to make them breather a little easier.

While looking back through my time in this position, I also have been thinking forward to what success means for me in the role as Legal Director of The Center’s Legal & Advocacy Program. Many specifics come to mind: full equality of gay and lesbian relationships will be recognized; discrimination, harassment and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity will no longer happen; LGBT youth and those with LGBT parents will not be bullied. The list goes on and on.

Despite the huge leaps forward, we’re still not there yet.

Interested in Getting Involved with The Center?

If you are a Colorado attorney interested in serving on our Attorney Referral List, please email legal@glbtcolorado.org or visit our website at www.glbtcolorado.org/ legaladvocacy to get a copy of the Attorney Referral FAQ & Sign-up Form.

If you are interested in having The Center’s Legal & Advocacy Program give a presentation to your office, organization or group on LGBT legal and policy issues, please contact Mindy Barton by email at mbarton@ glbtcolorado.org.

Sign up at www.glbtcolorado.org to receive e-newsletters with regular updates from The Center on all that we are doing to engage, enrich, empower and advance the LGBT community of Colorado!

“Despite the huge leaps forward, we’re still not there yet.”

Since that time, a definition of sexual orientation, including transgender status, has been added to all state discrimination prohibitions. With passage of additional legislation in 2013, there is finally the opportunity for people facing such harassment to obtain real remedies if they are successful in their claim.

Still, LGBT people live in a world of not having expressly been deemed a protected class under federal employment law. The recent reintroduction of the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act is again not expected to be successful.

This summer, I had the opportunity to serve as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law—my alma mater from the Class of 2000—and to teach a group of students a seminar class for the NonProfit Legal Externship Program. I had a wonderful chance to share with these soon-to-be lawyers about what it means to work for a community purpose, to make a difference in people’s lives, and to have the support of fantastic family and friends as my legal career path changed from clerking, to the law firm world, to this meaningful commitment to nonprofit work.

Teaching these students gave me the

Moving forward, The Center will continue to impact these changes. Our SAGE of the Rockies elders program connects individuals entering the realm of assisted living, those facing medical struggles with conditions such as dementia, and addresses the risks of going back into the proverbial closet to try to be safe while navigating institutions whose staff may not have all the necessary training on how to serve the LGBT community.

The Center will strive to adequately meet the needs of the transgender community of Colorado. This community faces a substantial amount of unemployment and underemployment, despite protections existing in state law. Transgender people seem to remain a target for some to make fun of, or even blatantly degrade, despite the fact that we have come so far in treating people equally as a general population.

The Center will remain a constant force in providing a safe space and an educational resource for LBGT and questioning youth and their families.

When issues of bullying in schools, in cyber-space, and the real threat of high numbers of suicide attempts for LGBT youth exist, our programming at Rainbow Alley will continue to fight back and provide support.

I believe that we need to keep working for equality and respect for all. I will need to keep talking loudly. I will encourage law students to be open to the idea of serving in nonprofits after getting their law degree. I will demonstrate to law students that working in nonprofits is hard work, and most likely lower paying, but completely worth it. These last six years have been an amazing opportunity to see things change.

Working through sea changes can be challenging, but it can also be magnificent! D As Legal Director at The Center, Mindy Barton, manages a Legal Helpline responding to over 400 contacts each year for legal assistance from individuals among Colorado’s LGBT community and those living with HIV. She sits on the Board of Directors of The Colorado GLBT Bar Association and also on the Colorado Bar Association Board of Governors. Mindy holds an undergraduate degree in Speech Communication from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign and a JD from the University of Denver College of Law.

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Jennifer Holt: Law Office by Day,

by Night o e d o R B y Court ne y G ib b

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h e N a t i o n a l We s t ern Stock show is this month.

W hat does that have to do with “The Docket?” Well it just so happens that one of our very own is on the Junior Livestock Committee and a member of the National Western Stock Show Association. Jennifer Holt is a DBA Holt member, Special Counsel at Gutterman Griffiths PC — and a rodeo enthusiast.

Holt grew up riding horses in Northwestern Colorado. She moved to Boulder to attend the University of Colorado, but after two-and-a-half years she decided to take a sabbatical to “be a ski bum.” After returning to Denver to complete her undergrad degree, she attended law school at the University of Denver.

“I either wanted to be a psychiatrist or an attorney and I got D’s in chemistry,” Holt laughs. “I dropped the class before the end of the semester, so I couldn’t go to med school.”

And so her fate as a lawyer was sealed. After graduating from DU, Holt began her career at Bayer, Carey and McGee learning family law. She stayed there until the summer of ’86,

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and then opened her own practice—which she ran for several decades, until this past June.

Although she enjoyed the private practice experience, Holt notes that there was one major deciding factor when it came to making the change and taking the Special Counsel position at Gutterman Griffiths last summer: “the ability to simply practice law without having to worry about office management.”

Holt says she is lucky to have found such a great group to work with after leaving her solo practice,and she has finally discovered the right career balance at Gutterman Griffiths family law firm.

Although Holt didn’t necessarily seek out the family law niche, she does truly enjoy it. Her favorite case story thus far is helping a mother collect more than $300,000 worth of past due child support.

“My passion is to get fair and equitable results for my clients,” Holt says.

An active participant in the bar association community, Holt is a member of the CBA Family Law Section and co-chair of the Legal Fee Arbitration Committee. She also serves as a Metro Volunteer Lawyer, providing free and low-cost civil legal service to low-income families in Denver.

From the office to the bull pen Even though Holt rode horses when she was younger, she

If you weren’t a lawyer, you’d: Be a hunting guide. Or a ranch hand.

Describe yourself in 3 words: Adventurous. Self-Sufficient. Cowboy.

Favorite place you’ve traveled to? Africa Advice you’d give to recent law school graduates: “You can represent your client’s interest while still being courteous.”

didn’t start participating in rodeos until her 20s—when she simply decided she wanted to ride bulls instead.

That passion led to her involvement with the National Western Stock Show. It’s a year-round commitment, with a charity event every September to raise money for the 4H livestock judging teams from the nearby colleges. And, of course, Holt attends the big show every January. As part of her Junior Livestock Committee duty, she also helps the 4H kids sell their animals on the last Friday of each stock show.

Holt does not ride bulls anymore, but she does still jackpot team rope in the summer and participates in an indoor team roping club each winter.

Even an event as thrilling as the rodeo doesn’t completely fulfill Holt’s need for adventure, however; she recently came back from a hunting trip in Africa with her husband. She cites hunting and farming as two of her favorite things to do—when she isn’t practicing law, that is. D Courtney Gibb is the communications and marketing specialist for the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations and editor of The Docket. She can be reached at cgibb@cobar.org.

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Getting Your Hands Dirty: New School Legal Education A look at DU’s Modern Externship Program

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eading cases and Gilbert Law Summaries, writing endless outlines, and even getting embarrassed in class if you can’t remember the facts of the case—all of this was supposed to help you think like a lawyer. And, if you can think like a lawyer, then you can practice law….right? This was the philosophy that dominated legal education for well over a century and was depicted in movies like “The Paper Chase” and Scott Turow’s book “One L.” However, in 2014, while the doctrinal foundation—which grounds you in legal analysis and reasoning—remains critically important, schools are placing a greater emphasis on “experiential education,” focusing on creating an integrated curriculum that includes robust doctrinal classes but is buttressed by other experiential offerings. One key aspect of “experiential education” is schools’ willingness to provide many more opportunities for students to work with lawyers in the field through externships. Externships allow stuOld School Legal Education (remember Langdell?)

Isn’t that what summers are for?

Learn holding after holding and hope it all comes together by the exam.

Uh, what’s that?

Goal

Hands-on learning and practical experience.

Deep, nuanced learning.

Professional identity: Who you are as a lawyer and how you fit within the legal system.

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Modern Legal Education Up to 1/3 of law school credits at Denver Law can be “experiential,” which includes simulation and skills courses, clinics, and externships. Externships in particular allow for greater opportunities to get out in the field, represent clients, and experience different types of legal practice settings.

Externships provide a structured environment that intentionally encourages active reflection to help internalize lessons and skills.

Experiential education, and externships in particular, have become a critical avenue in which to guide students in developing their own moral compass and identifying the type of lawyers they want to be.

dents to receive academic credit for monitored law-related work with corporations, nonprofits, private firms, judges, and local, state, and federal government agencies. For example, the Denver Law database has approximately 400 externships available to students at any given time.

Here, I take a closer look at how externships have impacted modern legal education. Three externship alumni—Antonio Mendez, Jennifer Lesh, and Tyler Geisert—lend their perspectives. Mendez externed with Judge Blackburn in the U.S. District Court of Colorado, Lesh with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and Geisert with the Attorney General’s office, the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission, and MarkWest Energy Partners.

My extern supervisor knows evidence like the back of his hand; like a minister cites the Bible, he cites rules of evidence. I hadn’t taken the class but I learned so much just from listening to him and reading his writing….

But, one of my proudest moments involved the first order I ever wrote; an order for summary judgment.

After the edits from the clerks and the judge, there was one sentence left in the order that I wrote on my own. I thought, that’s me in the law books. I remember showing my mother and thinking how I have worked my entire life to get that sentence in the books. I had finally made a mark.

— Antonio When you’re in class and you read cases, they’re edited so that everything fits together perfectly. When you get out in the practicing world, you realize things aren’t quite so easy. This came to light when I was tasked with making revisions to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s employee handbook addendums to ensure they were compliant with state law, responsive to our interests, and aligned with our mission. I came to realize legal analysis is very complicated, and that everything in law isn’t wrapped up in a neat little package with a bow on top, like it is in school. — Jennifer

In the energy industry, there are a lot of regulatory things that can get in the way of doing business. Some people or companies may try to skirt or massage the rules. At MarkWest, regardless of whether it’s good news for the company, the lawyers always followed the procedures they were required to no matter how difficult a decision it may be. This is what drew me to the company. I knew I would be working with people who shared the same ethical standards that I think I have, and I think the best way to learn how to be an ethical lawyer is to watch and learn from others. – Tyler

Legal education is supposed to be about addressing the problems of real people?

Connecting legal doctrine to legal practice.

The issues in the outline actually come to life – they finally mean something in real cases involving real people. The subjects that were confusing in class, when applied, make a bit more sense.

Better make a good impression during 2L summer!

Relationships with future employers.

With regular access to practicing attorneys and potential employers, students are far better positioned for future employment after completing externships.

Hope the Socratic Method works for you!

Accommodations for different learning styles.

Some people learn best with lecture; some learn best by doing. Externships enable a greater number of law students to have meaningful learning experiences.

Denver Law’s Legal Externship Program, along with other initiatives at the law school, are prime examples of how legal education in Denver and beyond is experiencing deep change. Of course, students are trained in doctrine, but externships, and experiential education overall, are a perfect complement to that foundation. To that end, Denver Law is hosting Externships 7, Scaling New Heights: Field Placements and the Reform of Legal Education at the law school from February 27 to March 2 to more closely examine the role of externships in legal education.

Faculty, supervising attorneys, and practitioners from across the country will gather, and we invite you to join them.

We are always looking for ways to evolve so that the student experience continues to be instructive, rewarding, and even a little bit fun. Host an extern, attend the conference, and come learn what we’re all about! D

There was the time in which I encountered the Erie Doctrine for one of his [Judge Blackburn’s] cases. I thought, oh man. This is a real thing! What law do I use and why? I still laugh about it now, but it helped me realize that I of course needed to learn in the classroom, but that it was also dangerous just to know theory and not understand how things work in the real world.

— Antonio

For me, being at MarkWest as an extern and letting them see the work I was able to produce for six or seven months was critical. I made a much better impression in person, based on the work I was doing, than if they had looked at me on paper alone. The externship, and then the law clerk position, was almost like a tryout. Had I not externed, there’s no way I would have gotten the job. — Tyler

My supervisor gave me assignments and let me figure out how to best tackle them. Inevitably, there was some floundering, but that’s how I learned. When I made mistakes, he gave me time to fix them. My supervisor valued that this was a learning experience for me … I don’t come from a family of lawyers, so I never realized all the different opportunities available to lawyers. I am indebted to this office and my supervisor for giving me a chance to find out first-hand. — Jennifer

Alexi Freeman is the Director of Public Interest and Lecturer in the Legal Externship Program at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Email externships@law.du.edu to learn more.

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New Docket Column: Law Student Chronicles

by H e at he r C l ark

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ast year, approximately 460 students in Colorado began law school. These students are facing a profession and education that some say is in the middle of a dramatic change.

In light of this, we decided to ask four 1L law students, two from each of Colorado’s law schools (Colorado Law and Denver Law), to submit articles for our new column “Law Student Chronicles” twice per year, for five years. The articles will focus on what it is like to be a law student today, with each student having unique situations and backgrounds. After graduation, we will follow them for a couple more years as they venture out into the legal field. All articles will be available on our blog, DBADocket.org. The blog and print publication are open for comments, so please throw in your two cents online or by emailing me at hclark@cobar.org. Whether you are a law student or already a lawyer, we want to know your opinion.

Deanna Alfred is a 1L at Colorado Law. Alfred is a recent graduate of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where she grew up, with a degree in English, emphasis in creative writing. As an undergrad, she won various scholarships for creative writing pieces. Her hobbies include playing left forward on the soccer field, painting, hiking, and curling up with a good book. Alfred has a passion for travel, and learning more about the world and the cultures within it—and is well into her ‘bucket list’ of visiting at least five countries on every continent.

Ty Nagamatsu is a 1L in the JD/LLM in Environmental Natural Resources Law at Denver Law. Prior to law school, Nagamatsu served with AmeriCorps in Minneapolis, where she worked with Hmong and Somali refugee children at a drop-in youth center. As an undergrad, she spent time abroad working on both sustainable agriculture and migratory labor issues in La Ceiba, Honduras and Al Ain, U.A.E. Nagamatsu’s goal is to practice international law at the confluence of human rights and natural resources. Outside of school, she enjoys playing rugby, urban farming and hiking with her husband and new baby.

Gurney “Zamir” Pearsall is a 1L at Colorado Law. A Houston native, Pearsall graduated magna cum laude from Yeshiva University. As an undergrad, he interned for Congressman Rangel in his Harlem district office and traveled to Moscow to teach Judaics and English as a second language.

Pearsall is the vice president of the Jewish

Law Students’ Association at Colorado Law. He recently finished the Colorado Cup 1L Mock Trial Competition as a semi-finalist expert witness. Pearsall intends on becoming an officer candidate in the U.S. Marine Corps, and is an avid fan of “The Walking Dead!”

Shaquille Turner is a 1L at Denver Law. Turner attended Howard University in Washington D.C., where he received a a B.A. in Political Science, and was an Army ROTC cadet and member of the Bison Battalion. He graduated with honors and was commissioned into the U.S. Army as a Second Lieutenant. A Denver native, Turner was excited to return home to attend law school. When he isn’t studying, he volunteers at the Christian Legal Clinic of Metro Denver, is an active member of his church, and mentors students at Denver East High School. Following graduation, Turner plans on entering the U.S. Army JAG Corps. D Heather Clark is the communications and marketing director for the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations, and managing editor of The Docket. She can be reached at hclark@cobar.org.

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COLAP’s mission is to assist judges, lawyers, and law students suffering from physical or mental disabilities or other impairments that affect their ability to be productive members of the legal community. COLAP provides educational programs (including ethics CLEs); assessment and referrals; information about obtaining mentors and sponsors; assistance with interventions; formal and informal monitoring programs; and aftercare assistance and referrals.

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The More Things Change, the More They Remain the Same Welcome to the newest Colorado Supreme Court Library B y C hris Hud s on Located on the first floor of the recently constructed Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center, the Colorado Supreme Court Library is a hub of information. In one form or another, the Library has served the legal information needs of the people of Colorado for more than 150 years. On Nov. 6, 1861, Colorado’s first Territorial Legislature passed legislation to create a Territorial Library and Cabinet. Under that act, the Library was charged with “the custody of all books, maps, papers, charts, engravings, paintings, and all other things properly belonging to the library . . .” and “All persons [were] permitted to visit . . . examine and read the books there.”

Today, the Library’s mission is much the same. Open to the public, the bench, and the bar, the Library is committed to serving the modern legal information needs of all persons. Likewise, as the guardian of much of Colorado’s legal history (both past and in the making), the Library’s role as the custodian of books, maps, papers, and data of all shapes, sizes, and formats continues to this day. Finally, as the caretaker and educational coordinator for the Colorado Judicial Learning Center and its associated programs, the Library has fully embraced education and outreach as central to its ongoing public service role.

Photo courtesy of Bryan Lopez.

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Services The Colorado Supreme Court Library is a full-service modern law library. In addition to assisting users with access to our large collection of print and electronic resources and materials, the Library provides a full array of professional services. Highlights of Library services and amenities include: • Wireless Internet access • Access to Lexis and Westlaw on four public access computers with the ability to email search results at no charge (Lexis only) • A broad selection of Matthew Bender and other widely used electronic secondary resources • Access to photocopiers and the ability to create personal or firm copy accounts (Bar members only) • Free access to the public ICCES database to review and research state cases, orders, and pleadings • Interesting and informative CLE programs coordinated by the Library and hosted by the Courts • Quiet, well-lit work spaces with convenient access to electrical outlets • Research assistance from professional reference librarians during all operating hours • Quick and reliable e-reference service via email • Electronic or print document delivery at a reasonable fee • Educational opportunities for children and adults at the

Colorado Judicial Learning Center, a new 4,000 square foot interactive museum space dedicated to civics education and the rule of law. (Call 720-625-5104 or visit courts.state.co.us/courts/education/learningcenter for more information).

The Library is staffed by professional law librarians who understand and speak the language of the law. Out of the dedicated team of seven, six are lawyers and members of the Colorado bar, five have Master’s degrees in library science, four have worked in other types of libraries (e.g., academic, public), and all are expert researchers committed to providing excellent customer service.

Resources The Library houses an impressive collection of current and historic resources and materials. Although not a lending library, all of the Library’s resources and materials are available for use in the Library without restriction. The Library’s print holdings can be searched using an online catalog (available at cscl.colibraries.org), or reference requests may be submitted by email (library@judicial.state.co.us) or telephone: 720-625-5100.

In addition to print, a wide variety of electronic resources are available for use in the Library on four public access computers. Notably, the Library provides access to Westlaw, Lexis, and HeinOnline. Access to all of the Library’s electronic resources is provided at no charge to users, and Lexis users may email search results from the database at no charge. A printing fee of 25 cents per page is charged for copies and printing.

Some highlights of Library resources include: • HeinOnline (Current and historic access to most U.S. law journals and trade publications; current and historical state and federal primary law including statutes, session laws, and regulations; U.S. Federal legislative histories; Canadian and English reporters and statutes; and much more) • Westlaw (U.S. and Colorado primary law) • Lexis (U.S. and Colorado primary law; Matthew Bender and other national treatises; and a variety of other secondary resources and practice aids) • An extensive collection of historic Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) documents • A full run of all Colorado Statutes and Session Laws (Territorial to current) • Current national treatises and print resources for most practice areas • A comprehensive print collection of Colorado practice materials • Historic Colorado and national secondary resources spanning more than 150 years of U.S. law • A large collection of historic English and Commonwealth reporters, statutes, and treatises With a collection of print materials spanning beyond 150 years and a broad selection of current secondary and practice oriented materials, it is likely the Library possesses resources that will aid you in some aspect of your research and practice.

Should the Library not own or have access to a resource you

need, our librarians are experts at locating obscure and/or difficult-to-find resources locally, regionally, and nationally. This is a service we provide regularly to our justices, judges, and law clerks, and it is a service we offer to you.

Location, Hours, and Contact Information The Library is located adjacent to the Colorado Court of Appeals Courtroom on the first floor of the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center, 2 E. 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80203. The Library is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding Court holidays). Reference requests may be made in person at the reference desk during any open hours, by telephone at 720-625-5100, or via email at library@judicial. state.co.us.

Although much has changed since we first opened our doors as a Territorial library in 1861, the Colorado Supreme Court Library has maintained its place as a resource for all persons seeking access to legal information in Colorado. Our newest set of doors is now open for you. We invite you to visit the space, chat with a librarian, and use our resources. We hope to see you soon. D Chris Hudson is a reference librarian at the Colorado Supreme Court Library. He may be reached at 720-625-5104 or christopher. hudson@judicial.state.co.us.

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provides financial assistance for “aged, infirm, or otherwise incapacitated lawyers who have practiced in Colorado for a minimun of ten years.” www.cobar.org/watermanfund.htm Denver Bar Association Waterman Fund 1900 Grant St., Ste. 900 Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone: (303) 824-5319 • Fax: (303) 861-5274

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A New Docket Feature:

West to the 32nd Meridian Quarterly Legal Research Column B y Dan Cord ova and C hris Hud s on When the U.S. Congress passed the enabling act that provided for the creation of the State of Colorado and its admission into the union, the original boundaries were described as running from the intersection of the thirty-seventh parallel and twenty-fifth meridian west from Washington, north to the forty-first parallel, west to the thirty-second meridian, south to the thirty-seventh parallel, and east “to the place of beginning.”

Starting from an initial point and ending at the place of beginning is also an apt description of the legal research process. Effective legal researchers identify and concretely define an issue to create a starting point. They expand their understanding of the landscape

by pursuing the interconnected and sometimes conflicting hierarchies of authority (constitutions, statutes, regulations, opinions, etc.) to determine the boundaries of the question. They end by returning to their original question to apply what they have learned.

Written by Colorado Supreme Court librarians, “West to the 32nd Meridian” is a new Docket feature focusing on what we believe to be the finer (and more interesting) points of Colorado legal research. Beginning in February 2014, the column will appear quarterly, with a series of thematically related articles that will work together to build a full picture of a larger legal research topic.

In choosing the name “West to the 32nd Meridian,” the authors wish to convey the idea that effective legal research begins with careful consideration of the frameworks or boundaries that define

Introducing The Docket Blog: DBAdocket.org

The Denver Bar Association is constantly working on how to improve and adapt to best meet our members’ needs.

For instance, we launched the DBA website back in 1998 to keep up with the evolving technological landscape. And

now, we’ve reached another milestone in reconciling our identity as an association with your desires as the audience in our changing world.

Although The Docket is first and foremost a print publication, we have uploaded the same magazine format online for nearly 15 years now. As time marched on and technology began to improve at a rapid rate, we realized that there must be a more convenient, modern way to present The Docket articles to you in digital format.

DBAdocket.org is the answer. It’s a streamlined, mobile-friendly blog that makes it easy for members and those in the legal field to access, comment and

each legal question. The authors also wish to emphasize that understanding historical context and the different ways the law has been recorded and accessed in the past are often critical components of effective research strategies.

The topic of the first series of articles will be Colorado primary law. Starting with the Colorado Constitution, we will then examine Colorado legislation and statutes, Colorado regulatory research, and finally Colorado judicial opinions.

Infused with historical context, each article will include its own selected bibliography. We hope the articles will be as interesting as they are pragmatic and informative. We welcome comments, and we will answer all inquiries. Contact information for the authors will be found at the end of each article. D Dan Cordova is the Colorado Supreme Court Librarian. Chris Hudson is a reference librarian at the Colorado Supreme Court Library. They can be reached at (720) 625-5100 or library@judicial.state.co.us.

share content. It will allow for increased engagement and article visibility by way of multi-media and linking. DBAdocket. org is The Docket you know and love— just in real-time.

Our mission is the same — “to educate and entertain the legal community” — but our method in doing so is advancing. We hope The Docket blog will become an active online community resource for everyone involved with — or interested in — the DBA and surrounding legal sphere.

DBAdocket.org is a digital complement to our print publication. We respect that some members prefer a hard copy, while others find online articles simpler to digest, and so we strive to strike a future-forward balance.

Please direct any questions to Courtney, cgibb@cobar.org, or Heather, hclark@ cobar.org. D

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Wellness Brief

What’s all the Fuss Over GMO Foods?

by L orr aine D ’Ave rs a

How long have I been eating GMOs? Scientists conducted the first

Editor’s note: Wellness Brief is a monthly column that will look at all aspects of health and living well, and offer tips on how to bring well-being into your daily life.

genetically engineered food trials in the late 1980s. Modified corn, soy beans, cotton, and canola are a few of the results.

By now, you’ve likely heard about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and the health controversy swirling around them. Learn more about this debate below:

Is our food safe? Some scientists fear that GMOs could cause autoimmune/allerg ic reactions in humans due to the fact that our bodies find these organisms foreign and attack them just as they would a bacteria or virus. Considering the significance of this health debate, however, I urge you to do further research before making any dietary decisions.

What are genetically modified organisms? G MO s a re p l a n t s o r animals that have undergone a process wherein scientists alter their genes with DNA from different species of living organisms, bacteria, or viruses to get desired traits such as resistance to disease or tolerance of pesticides.

Am I eating GMOs? Most likely.

Since several common ingredients, like corn starch and soy protein, are derived from genetically modified crops, it’s difficult to avoid genetically modified foods altogether. In fact, GMOs are present in 60% to 70% of foods on U.S. supermarket shelves, according to Bill Freese at the Center for Food Safety. The vast majority of processed foods contain GMOs.

Are food companies required to let me know whether their products contain GMOs? Not in the U.S. Sixtyfour other countries require GMO food labeling, according to Freese.

The recent string of “Right to Know” bills in state assemblies across the country deal with this issue—the bills are aimed to require food companies to label any products that contain genetically modified organisms.

If a product is certified USDAorganic, however; it is GMO free.

Check out Lorraine’s website.

AttainYourVision.com. She has a pdf of the full version of this article, along with videos. One of her videos illustrates how to shop at Whole Foods Market and purchase organic, non-GMO foods without spending your whole paycheck.

Email her at Lorraine@AttainYourVision. com, or f ind her on s o c ial media : Twitter:@LorraineDAversa; YouTube: bit.ly/11leRDF.

Common Food Myths — Busted!

Myth: It is too expensive to shop at health food markets like Whole Foods and Sprouts.

Why it’s busted: A recent study conducted

by Harris Interactive, on behalf of Whole Foods Markets, Inc., showed that Americans continue to spend money on organic food, in spite of the challenging economy. It also included the results of a nationwide, competitive pricing study of national supermarket chains. Completed by an independent, thirdparty firm, the study evaluated the prices of a basket of 14 products, nearly all of which were organic: Seattle, WA: Whole Foods: $35.87; Fred Meyer (Kroger): $39.26; San Francisco, CA: Whole Foods: $35.86; Safeway: $46.06, Fairfax, VA: Whole Foods: $35.66; Wegmans: $40.66; Atlanta, GA: Whole Foods: $36.76; Publix: $39.66.

Whole Food, Plant-Strong Recipe of the Month: Confetti Vegetable Salad

Offered by Courtney Gibb, CBA/DBA’s Communications & Marketing Specialist, December’s Whole Food, Plant-Strong Recipe winner.

Ingredients:

• 6 C corn • 1 C edamame beans (shelled) • 2 C skinny green beans, blanched and cut into pieces

• 1 C grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise • 1 avocado, cubed • 1/2 C extra-virgin olive oil • 1/4 C red wine vinegar

• 1 t honey • 1 t kosher salt • 1/2 t ground black pepper

Directions:

In a bowl, toss together corn, edamame, green beans, tomatoes and avocado. In a second bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Add vinaigrette to salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate for an hour before serving to let it marinate.

The winner of this month’s $25 gift certificate to Whole Foods Market for her delicious, plant-strong and nutritious recipe is Andie Shore.

Look for Andie’s recipe in next month’s Docket.

Please send your favorite Whole Food, Plant-Strong Recipe to Lorraine D’Aversa at lorraine@attainyourvision.com. Each month, we will select one recipe to appear in The Docket. Winners receive a $25 gift certificate to Whole Foods Market.

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BRIEFS DBA Health Fair— Thursday, Jan. 9 Get “fit to practice” for the New Year! The DBA Fit to Practice Task Force will host a Health Fair on Thursday, Jan. 9, at the DBA offices from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. They’ll be offering health screening services, a nutritional expert, acupuncturist, and massage therapist—as well as healthy food and beverages. This is the perfect place to jump start your 2014 fitness goals and gear up for the DBA’s Fitness Challenge supporting the Sean May Memorial Run, the Colfax Marathon team supporting the Legal Center, and Wheels of Justice. Cost to attend is $20 for members, their staff, and family and $35 for nonmembers. RSVP to lunches@ cobar.org or call (303) 860-1115, ext. 727.

Barristers After Hours— Thursday, Jan. 16 Join the DBA’s Young Lawyers Division at The Corner Office, 1401 Curtis Street, for Barristers After Hours sponsored by RICOH. Free drinks and appetizers will be provided. The happy hour networking event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. No need to RSVP; contact Joel Jacobson at dba.yld@gmail.com for more information.

DBA YLD Coffee Talk: Deposition Techniques In High Profile Cases— Thursday, Jan. 23 John Lee and Kevin McReynolds from the Colorado Attorney General’s Office will discuss deposition techniques and provide examples of how they’ve used the resulting evidence in important cases. You will learn how to prepare for depositions, structure your questioning, depose different types of witnesses, and use deposition testimony to advance your case. The event will be from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Thurday, Jan. 23 at the CBA offices. One general CLE credit applied for. Cost to attend is $5 for DBA members and $20 for non-members. To RSVP, email lunches@cobar.org or call (303) 860-1115, ext. 727.

Fit To Practice Spinning Cle: Dealing With The “Rambo” Attorney Without Becoming One—Thursday, Jan. 30 Join the DBA Fit to Practice Task Force for the Spinning CLE class at the downtown YMCA on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 7 to 8 a.m. Slip into your workout gear and get ready for John Baker and Judge Dennis Graham to work your brain while you work your legs! Baker and Graham will discuss dealing with the “Rambo” attorney without becoming one as you sweat away on your stationary bike. The cost to attend is $10. One ethics credit has been applied for. Space is limited, so RSVP early to secure your seat by emailing lunches@cobar.org, or calling (303) 860-1115, ext. 727.

Call For DBA Awards Nominees—Deadline For Submission is Friday, Jan. 31 The DBA Awards Committee needs your nomination for its annual awards: DBA Award of Merit, DBA Young Lawyer of the Year, DBA Volunteer of the Year, Judicial Excellence, Education in the Legal System and Outstanding Programs or Projects. Please submit a brief statement online at bit.ly/DBAAwards or email Heather Clark at hclark@cobar.org on why the nominee deserves the honor. The committee will consider involvement with the DBA, community contributions outside the bar associations, and career history and accomplishments.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, Jan. 31.

more information, email cgravit@cobar. org or visit coloradohighschoolmocktrial. com for a volunteer sign-up form.

Protective Orders Training—Thursday, Feb. 6 Presented by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, Colorado Legal Services, Project Safeguard and the Harris Law Firm, the Protective Orders Training will take place on Thursday, Feb. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Denver Centerpoint II. You will learn about the Permanent Protective Orders process and gain courtroom experience by volunteering for pro bono cases at PPO hearings. Lunch will be provided.

Registration is free for law students, $25 if you agree to accept two pro bono cases and $100 otherwise. Register online at cwba.org/cwba-calendar by Jan. 30.

Support CAN’s Toothbrushes For Tots Drive—Feb. 24–28 Sign up your firm to participate in the DBA Community Action Network’s Toothbrushes for Tots Drive, Feb. 24 to 28. The drive benefits Kids in Need of Dentistry. To sign up, email Kate Schuster at kschuster@cobar.org or visit DBACAN.org.

Encourage Future Legal Minds: Judge A Denver Regional Mock Trial Volunteer attorneys, law students, paralegals, and community leaders are needed to judge the 2014 Denver Regional High School Mock Trial Tournament Feb. 7 and 8 at the Denver City and County Building. Several timeslots are available; breakfast or lunch provided. For January 2014 I The Docket

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CBA-CLE Calendar

JANUARY 2014 REGISTER ONLINE OR CALL TODAY!

LIVE EVENTS AND LIVE WEBCASTS January 7, 2014 Can I, Should I, or Must I Pay Your Taxes?

Understanding the Grantor Trust Rules Submitted for 1 General CLE credit

January 13-15, 27-28, 2014 40 Hour Mediation Training Submitted for 40 General CLE credits, including 5 Ethics

January 8-12, 2014 National CLE Conference - Vail Colorado

January 16, 2014 IP Law: Three Learning Opportunities for the New and the Experienced Lawyer Submitted for 8 General CLE credits, including 1 Ethics

January 10, 2014 Workplace Discrimination Submitted for 7 General CLE credits, including 1 Ethics

January 23, 2014 Family Law Federal Update Submitted for 3 General CLE credits January 29, 2014 2014 Tax Update Submitted for 3 General CLE credits

January 7, 2014 Bankruptcy Litigation: Knowing and Navigating the Differences from Other Litigation Areas Submitted for 7 General CLE credits (video replay in Grand Junction, Colorado Springs, and Denver) January 8, 2014 Deposition Techniques and Strategy with David Markowitz Submitted for 7 General CLE credits, including 1.2 Ethics (video replay in Grand Junction, Colorado Springs, and Denver) January 9, 2014 Appellate Practice Update 2013 Submitted for 7 General CLE credits, including 1 Ethics (video replay in Grand Junction, Colorado Springs, and Denver)

VIDEO REPLAYS January 10, 2014 Spend the Day with SEAN CARTER – Comedic Professional Education Submitted for 6 General CLE credits, including 6 Ethics (video replay in Grand Junction, Colorado Springs, and Denver) January 17, 2014 Social Security Disability 2013 Submitted for 7 General CLE credits (video replay in Grand Junction, Colorado Springs, and Denver) January 30, 2014 Workplace Discrimination Submitted for 7 General CLE credits, including 1 Ethics (video replay in Grand Junction, Colorado Springs, and Denver)

All classes are held at the CBA-CLE Classroom at 1900 Grant St, Ste 300, Denver, CO, unless otherwise noted.

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Colorado Arbitration Law and Practice is the result of the vision and countless hours of research and writing by author Bob Benson.

About the author:

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AFFAIRS GOOD THINGS T he National Fede r a t i o n o f Pa r a l e g a l Associations, Inc. selected Debra Hindin-King as the recipient of the organiHindin-King zation’s 2013 William R. Robie Leadership Award.

Hindin-King has been a paralegal for 23 years, specializing in the area of oil and gas class royalty litigation and commercial litigation. She is currently employed with the law firm of Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP. Bachus & Schanker, LLC Cares Foundation’s 5th annual Joy of Giving Benefit raised more than $12,000 for free legal services to the underserved.

Richard B. L evin of BakerHostetler was named to the Aurora Public Schools Education Foundation board.

Levin Recognizing his leadership and service in the legal community and the community at large, Benjamin E. Currier has been named the Colorado Bar Currier Association Young Lawyers Division’s Gary L. McPherson Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year.

Michael Reilly of Michael Reilly LLC, is now a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

He is an arbitrator in Oil & Reilly Gas, Intellectual Property, software and other disputes, within the U.S. and internationally. The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators is a professional membership body for arbitration and alternative dispute resolution based in London, England.

CHANGES Patton Boggs LLP is pleased to announce that Tarek F.M. Saad has joined the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution practice as of counsel. Saad brings experiences in complex commercial litigation, including business torts and transactions.

Berenbaum Weinshienk PC is pleased to announce that Diane Hankins Wozniak has joined the firm as an associate.

Wozniak is an experienced domestic and civil litigation lawyer and has represented clients in Colorado’s county and district level courts.

Wozniak A mbler & K e enan is pleased to announce that Molly T. Zwerdlinger has joined the firm as an associate. Zwerdlinger is an estate planning attorney whose practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, and trust administration.

Merchant & Gould added two intellectual Zwerdlinger property attorneys, Danielle Morrow and Barton Emery.

Berenbaum Weinshienk PC is pleased to announce that Bradford J. Lam has joined the firm as special counsel. Lam’s practice includes representing clients responding to government investigations and lawsuits, as well as investor lawsuits.

James E. Brown & Lam Associates, PC welcomes Benjamin James Brown as an associate.

Burns, Figa & Will, P.C. welcomes Michael T. Jewell as shareholder and Steven M. Nagy as special counsel to the firm.

Mastin Bergstrom LLC is very happy to announce that Jeff Bergstrom is now a named partner. Attorneys at the firm continue to practice in the areas of tax, business, real estate and immigration.

Berenbaum Weinshienk PC is pleased to announce that Bradley J. O’Brien has joined the firm as an associ-

ate. O’Brien is experienced in real estate transactions and advisory matters and has represented real estate investors, lenders and title companies.

O’Brien

BRICK & MORTAR Hale Westfall, LLP is pleased to announce their recent move. They can now be found in the Hudson’s Bay Center at 1600 Stout St., Suite 500. All other contact information remains the same.

Troubled by Rude and Unprofessional Attorneys?

The following lawyers are willing to take calls on a confidential basis, for guidance, tips, and strategies for dealing with opposing counsel.

Teresa Wilkins (303) 791-9545 John Baker (720) 272-7261 Dave Furgason (303) 861-8013 Marion McBain (303) 635-2246 Sponsored by the DBA Peer Professionalism Assistance Committee

If you are a Denver Bar attorney member and you’ve moved, been promoted, hired an associate, taken on a partner, received a promotion or award, or begun service on a new board, we’d love to hear from you. Talks, speeches, CLE presentations, and political announcements, due to their sheer number, cannot be included. In addition, The Docket cannot print notices of honors determined by other publications (e.g., Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, etc.) again due to volume. Notices are printed at no cost but must be submitted in writing and are subject to editing and space available. Send all notices to Kate Schuster at kschuster@cobar.org by the 1st day of the month.

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2014 Denver District Court Assignments The Denver City and County Building is located at 1437 Bannock St.; the Lindsey–Flannigan Courthouse is located at 520 W. Colfax Ave.; and the Van Cise–Simonet Detention Center is located at 490 W. Colfax Ave.

Denver City & County Building Courtroom 259 203 215 280 269 414 209 424 409 275 376 311 309 303 331 316

Lindsey–Flanigan Courthouse 5H 5B 4H 4G 5D 5A 5G 5C

Assignment

Phone

Judge

Criminal Criminal Criminal Criminal Criminal Criminal Criminal Criminal

(720) 337-0499 (720) 337-0663 (720) 337-0655 (720) 337-0651 (720) 337-0671 (720) 337-0659 (720) 337-0696 (720) 337-0667

Hon. William D. Robbins, Presiding Hon. Elizabeth A. Starrs Hon. Bruce Jones Hon. Ann B. Frick Hon. Martin F Egelhoff Hon. Edward D. Bronfin Hon. Michael Vallejos Hon. J. Eric Elliff

Phone

Judge

(720) 865-7870 (720) 865-7270 (720) 865-7285 (720) 865-7930 (720) 865-7296 (720) 865-7275 (720) 865-7900 (720) 865-7880

John Marcucci, Presiding Hon. Larry Bohning Hon. Mary Celeste Hon. Robert Crew

(720) 337-0814 (720) 337-0803 (720) 337-0475 (720) 337-0808 (720) 337-0481 (720) 337-0863 (720) 337-0838 (720) 337-0820 (720) 337-0845 (720) 337-0831 (720) 337-0871

Hon. Doris Burd Hon. Brian Campbell Hon. Kerry Hada Hon. Alfred Harrel Hon. Gary Jackson Magistrate Howard Slavin Hon. Johnny Barajas Hon. Dianne Briscoe Magistrate Mark Muller Hon. Raymond Satter Hon. Andre Rudolph

(720) 337-0078 (720) 337-0082

Hon. Claudia Jordan Hon. James Breese

Civil Civil Civil Civil Civil Civil Civil Civil Civil Civil Civil Domestic Relations Domestic Relations Domestic Relations Domestic Relations Domestic Relations

2014 Denver County Court Assignments

Courtroom Assignment Denver City and County Building

108, Presiding Judge Office 175 Civil 159 Civil 186 Civil 164 Civil Returns 170 Restraining Order 100 Traffic 105 Traffic

Lindsey–Flanigan Courthouse 3E 3C 3A 3D 3B 4C 3H 3F 4A 3G 4F

Criminal Criminal Criminal Criminal Criminal Criminal General Session General Session General Session General Session Juvenile

Van Cise–Simonet Detention Center 2300 2100

Advisements

Preliminary Hearings

(720) 865-8302 (720) 865-8306 (720) 865-8308 (720) 865-8305 (720) 865-8303 (720) 865-9410 (720) 865-8307 (720) 865-8612 (720) 865-8613 (720) 865-8614 (720) 865-8611 (720) 865-9260 (720) 865-9220 (720) 865-8610 (720) 865-9280 (720) 865-9066

Hon. Morris B. Hoffman Hon. John W. Madden IV TBD Hon. Catherine Lemon Hon. Shelley I. Gilman Hon. Norman D. Haglund Hon. Michael A. Martinez, Chief Judge Hon. Kenneth M. Laff Hon. Robert L. McGahey, Jr. Hon. R. Michael Mullins Hon. Herbert L. Stern III Hon. Michael A. Martinez, Presiding Hon. Sheila A. Rappaport TBD TBD Hon. Karen Hubler

Magistrate Beth Faragher Hon. Clarisse Gonzales Mangnall Hon. Nicole Rodarte

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Dates on the

DBA YLD Council 6–7:30 p.m.

Call Heather Clark, (303) 824-5350.

DOCKET

DBA MEETINGS All DBA meetings are scheduled at 1900 Grant St., Suite 900, in Denver, unless otherwise noted.

Call Melissa Nicoletti, (303) 824-5321, to schedule committee meetings so they will appear in this calendar.

Fit to Practice is a membership task force developed

by DBA President Dan McCune. The task force will focus on health and wellness activities for attorneys, as well as those seeking to further develop their career. This monthly calendar lists upcoming Fit to Practice programs.

To register for any of the events call, (303) 8601115, Ext. 727.

Jan. 1

DBA Offices Closed Happy New Year

Jan. 8

Docket Committee Noon–1 p.m.

Call Courtney Gibb (303) 824-5336

The time for all spin classes is 7–8 a.m. Spin is always located at Downtown Denver YMCA, 25 East 16th Ave Unit B. Cost is $10 The time for all yoga classes is from 7–8 a.m. at the DBA offices.

Jan. 2

Spin Class

Jan. 3

Friday Yoga @ the Bar*

Jan. 9

Spin Class

Jan. 9

DBA Board of Trustees 7:30–9 a.m.

Call Leah Achen, (303) 824-5327.

Jan. 16

Call Heather Clark, (303) 824-5350.

Jan. 21

Community Action Network Kennedy Childs 633 17th St. ste. 2200 Noon.–1 p.m.

Call Kate Schuster, (303) 824-5312.

DBA YLD Barristers After Hours The Corner office 1401 curtis st.

5:30–7 p.m.

Jan. 23

Jan. 9

Jan. 24

DBA Health Fair 7 a.m.–1 p.m.

Cost to attend is $20 for members and $35 for nonmembers

DBA YLD Coffee Talk 7:30–8:30 a.m.

Call Heather Clark, (303) 824-5350.

Friday Yoga @ the Bar*

Jan. 24

Friday Yoga @ the Bar*

Fit to Practice Lunch and Learn Nutrition Seminar Noon–1 p.m.

Member cost is $8

Jan. 16

Jan. 30

Jan. 17

Jan. 31

Jan. 10

Spin Class Friday Yoga @ the Bar*

Spin Class Friday Yoga @ the Bar*

Jan. 23

Spin Class * The instructor will be there beginning at 6:45 a.m. for those who want to begin earlier.

FOR THE PUBLIC To volunteer for the Public Legal Education programs or for more information, unless otherwise indicated, contact Meghan Bush at (303) 824-5303.

Jan. 1

Legal Night At El Centro De San Juan Diego 2830 Lawrence St. 5:30–7 p.m.

Call (303) 295-9470.

Jan. 8

Lawline 9 500 east speer blvd 4–5:30 p.m.

Jan. 14

Bankruptcy Clinic U.S. Bankruptcy Court 721 19th St. 1:30–3 p.m.

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Jan. 15

Lawline 9 500 east speer blvd 4–5:30 p.m.

Jan. 23

Small Claims Clinic Denver City and County Building 1437 Bannock St., Room 117 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Legal Night at Mi Casa 360 Acoma St. 5:30–7 p.m.

Call (303) 573-1302.

Pro Se Family Law Clinic Office of Economic Development 1200 Federal Blvd., Room 1018 5:30–7 p.m.

Call (720) 944-2594.

Jan. 29

Lawline 9 500 east speer blvd 4–5:30 p.m.

DBA

Health Fair

Thursday, Jan. 9 7 a.m.–1 p.m.

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DBA Offices, 1900 Grant St., Suite 900

Cost:

$20 for DBA Members, Family, and Staff $35 for Non-members Just in time to start on your post-holiday fitness goals and gear up for the DBA’s Fitness Challenge supporting the Sean May Memorial Run, the Colfax Marathon Relay team supporting the Legal Center, and Wheels of Justice in the Courage Classic bicycle event.

With your registration fee, you’ll have access to professional health screening services, which includes a (cholesterol test, fasting blood sugar test, blood pressure and body composition reading and consultation by health professionals). We’ll also have a nutritional expert, acupuncturist, massage therapist, food and drink and more. Come learn how you can become more Fit to Practice!

RSVP to lunches@cobar.org or (303) 860-1115, ext. 727.

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Coffee Talk with Chief Justice Michael Bender Chief Justice Michael Bender led an interactive discussion on ethical considerations regarding client confidential information at the DBA-CLE offices on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The CLE program was offered free to members by the DBA Young Lawyers Division, and included a continental breakfast. Approximately 40 attendees partook in the lively discussion addressing ethical considerations when a client discloses past or future criminal acts and consideration of the attorney-client privilege.

DBA YLD Practice Area Preview

Chief Justice Bender discussing the Rules of Professional Conduct.

The DBA Young Lawyers Division held the second edition of its new program series for new lawyers called “Practice Area Preview” on real estate law Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Blake Street Vault in Denver.

The purpose of the series is to provide new attorneys some basics on an area of law they are interested in. The informal presentation and discussion was led by three young attorney members of the CBA Real Estate Section Council Kristin Decker, Douglas County Senior Assistant County Attorney, Nadia El Mallakh, Xcel Energy and Nicole Nies, Mastin Hoffman & Crews. Complimentary drinks and appetizers were provided to the 40 attendees who ranged from new lawyers to senior real estate attorneys.

Kristen Decker of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office speaking to attendees about how she became involved in real estate law.

Richard Rodriguez, Jessica Livingston and Meredith Van Horn.

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Marcello Rojas, Shannon Griffiths, Chris Griffiths and Matt Larson.

DBA Happenings Veterans Day Reception In honor of Veterans Day, the Military & Veterans Affairs Section of the Colorado Bar Association and Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell hosted a Veterans Day reception on Monday, Nov. 11. The reception included a lecture by Lt. Colonel Keith A. Robinson, “Military Operations at Home and Abroad: A JAG’s Perspective.” Keith A. Robinson has served in the Army for over 28 years and holds the rank of Lt. Colonel. He currently serves as the Staff Judge Advocate for the Colorado National Guard. Keith is the chief legal and ethics advisor to the Adjutant General of the Colorado and his staff. More than 80 lawyers attended the event.

Andy Efaw, a partner at Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell and a Colonel in U.S. Army Reserve l, with the events speaker Lt. Colonel Keith Robinson.

2013 DU Law Stars The 2013 DU Law Stars event was held on Oct. 22 at the Sheraton Downtown. It consisted of a reception, dinner, and honoree announcements and video tributes.

Denver Law’s premiere fundraising soiree, DU Law Stars supports the Student Law Office and Judicial Fellows Program. This annual event was first created by Denver Law’s Alumni Council to honor distinguished alumni and faculty, raise program funds, and bring alumni together in celebration.

The commemorative video of the honorees is an integral part of the bash, with alumni and friends serving on the creative team, writing the scripts, performing voice-overs and selecting music. The personal (and humorous touch) guarantees a good time, and the 2013 event was no exception. Tom Jordan of Jordan Winery (a Denver Law alumnus) donated all of the wine.

Along with the honoree awards, there was a tribute to Professor Emeritus Howard I. Rosenberg.

The 2013 DU Law Stars Honorees are: Outstanding Alumni Award Michael S. Burg, JD’75 and Peter W. Burg, JD’80 Alumni Professionalism Award Hon. John P. Leopold, JD’74

2013 DU Law Stars—Robert Brown, Peter Burg, Judge John Leopold, Lucia Padilla and Michael Burg.

Robert B. Yegge Excellence in Teaching Award Professor J. Robert Brown, Jr. Bruce B. Johnson Outstanding Recent Alumni Award Lucia C. Padilla, JD’03

Professor Emeritus Howard I. Rosenberg.

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