Events

Lawyers have been working “remotely” for decades — from the courts, in their cars, from suburban outposts, at clients’ offices and, yes, from home. We used to call them mobile lawyers or even e-lawyers. (Now we just call them lawyers.) The difference today is that the remote or hybrid work models being discussed affect the …

Racial capitalism – the process of deriving social and economic value from the racial identity of another person – is a longstanding, common, and deeply problematic practice. Legal employers are not immune to the use of racial capitalism as a means to recruit lawyers, obtain clients, and cultivate goodwill within the profession and the broader …

Many lawyers select “Improve Trial Advocacy Skills” as a mentoring area of interest. However, most lawyers lack ideas for how to actually improve their skills. Join our panel of experts …

Starting with the law school Class of 2011, a new term of art entered our lexicon — “JD Advantage.” It is a phrase that NALP and the ABA use to …

The practice of law is becoming more stressful during these uncertain & changing times. Learn how to make “stress work for you” from a neurobiological and neurophysiological perspective and how to build resiliency in order to avoid the physical, emotional, and cognitive effects of stress.  Content will also include the effective use of transitions to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 happen numerous ways. Our panelists will discuss their own unique pathways to the bench and explore how Colorado can continue to expand judicial diversity. Panelists: …

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, each group may have differing needs or expectations of a work environment. Acknowledging and understanding those differences is important, but so is bridging the gap …

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 in modern law practices, unbundled legal services, and remote practice has opened the door for a number of ways the practice of law can continue …