Expanding Legal Opportunities in Greater Colorado
Denver County alone has about 42% of the state’s active attorneys. But what if a community has few or no private attorneys? Wide swaths of Colorado, mostly counties clustered around the southern and eastern parts of the state, could be considered “legal deserts,” creating a challenge for access to justice. Join our panel of experts …
Parenting & the Practice of Law
Juggling both a demanding career and family responsibilities is becoming increasingly difficult for legal professionals. The intense pressure of the billable-hour model, the expectation of being on call at all hours, and the competitive landscape of the industry leaves little room for flexibility and balance. According to the National Association for Law Placement, more than …
The Lawyer as a Whole Person
A lawyer or law student is more than just their practice area, how many trials they’ve won, or their class rank. A lawyer is a person first, embodying a multitude of characteristics and experiences that make them who they are. Our panel will discuss how their personal identity impacts their professional identity, and how to …
Impacts of Globalization on the Legal Profession
Globalization demands a new kind of legal practitioner, is changing the dynamics of the legal business, and re-writing client expectations. Taking stock of globalization in the legal profession overall one sees a mixed bag of positive influences and new challenges. Our panel will explore the how regulation of the legal industry can keep up with …
Pathways to the Bench
Becoming a magistrate, judge, or justice in Colorado is not a one-size-fits-all path. A judge is usually appointed and faces an election for retention, but being selected for appointment can …
Leading Through Generations
With members of Gen Z now entering the practice of law, it’s likely that a workplace can have up to four generations under one roof. From Baby Boomers to Millennials, …
The Future of the Legal Profession
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many of us approach our legal practices and how we want to balance our work life with our personal life. A growing interest …
Culture & Accountability in the Legal Profession
Creating and nurturing culture that supports lawyers (both as attorneys and as human beings) and treats everyone fairly is critical to the success of the legal profession. Assumptions about the …
Practical Skills of Estate Planning
Estate planning is a popular area of practice for newer attorneys and, with an aging population in the U.S., knowledgeable practitioners are needed more than ever. Our panelists will discuss …
Mitigating the Impact of Compassion Fatigue and Secondary Trauma Exposure
Judges, lawyers, and legal professionals often absorb and “take on” other people’s problems. From a neurological and physiological perspective, we will examine why stress is contagious, how exposure can develop …
Need EDI Credits? We’ve Got You Covered!
Join us on October 6th for two EDI-accredited CLEs to grow your skills and meet your reporting obligations. Free Webinars! To register visit https://ow.ly/yIs050PNvcJ or https://ow.ly/fGEB50PNvgZ or scan the QR …
Community Based Solutions in Access to Justice
Everyday legal problems are everywhere. An estimated two-thirds of the world’s population lack meaningful access to justice. Emerging from the global access to justice crisis is a growing opportunity to …