Diversity/Equity/Inclusion/Belonging

The CAMP mentoring curriculum helps mentors and mentees learn about how an inclusive and diverse legal profession will improve the practice of law for all lawyers, enhance the value and performance of the entire legal system, and create a better and stronger society.

Additional Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging Resources

Colorado’s Diversity Bar Associations

Colorado Hispanic Bar Association
CHBA’s mission is to serve as the legal advisor to the Hispanic community and as a catalyst in expanding the number of Hispanic attorneys.  CHBA serves its membership through continuing legal education and professional development.  CHBA serves the Hispanic and Latino community through pro bono legal representation and public policy efforts.  CHBA is an affiliate of the Hispanic National Bar Association.

Colorado LGBTQ+ Bar Association
The Colorado LGBTQ+ Bar Association is a professional association of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender attorneys, judges, paralegals and law students and allies who provide an LGBTQ+ presence within Colorado’s legal community.

Sam Cary Bar Association
SCBA was formed in 1971 to create a self-help group to promote professionalism and serve as a vehicle for the exchange of ideas among African-American lawyers.  SCBA provides an opportunity to build relationships, support the legal community, and learn about the history and future of African American attorneys in Colorado.

South Asian Bar Association of Colorado
SABA-CO is a non-profit organization whose mission includes the promotion and advancement of South Asian attorneys and law students by way of professional networking, mentoring, and education.  SABA-CO is the local chapter of the South Asian Bar Association of North America.

Colorado Women’s Bar Association
CWBA’s mission is to promote women in the legal profession and the interests of women generally.  The vision of the CWBA’s founders has resulted in decades of work promoting gender equality in the legal profession, preserving history, influencing legislation related to women and children, mentoring, granting scholarships for women law students through the CWBA Foundation, fighting discrimination, influencing the selection of judges, and providing training and education.

Colorado Indian Bar Association
CIBA is a professional organization of American Indian lawyers, law students, and practitioners of Indian Law.

Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado
APABA’s mission includes representing the interests of the Asian Pacific American (“APA”) community and attorneys; advocating for the interests and ideas of APA attorneys in Colorado; promoting professional growth and opportunities; presenting educational programs; and providing fellowship opportunities and a communication network among its members.

University of Colorado School of Law

Student organizations at CU Law School include:

·      Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA)
·      Black Law Students Association (BLSA)
·      Christian Legal Society
·      Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA)
·      LatinX Law Student Association (LLSA)
·      Military Law Society (MLS)
·      Native American Law Students Association (NALSA)
·      OUTLaw
·      Spanish Speaking Law Students Association
·      Women’s Law Caucus (WLC)
·      Woman of Color Collective (WoCC)

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Student organizations at DU Sturm College of Law include:

·      Asian Pacific American Law Students’ Association
·      Black Law Students’ Association
·      Christian Legal Society
·      DU Women’s Legal Coalition
·      Jewish Law Students Association
·      LatinX Law Student Association
·      Middle East and North African Law Society
·      Military Law Society
·      Muslim Law Students Association
·      Native American Law Students Association
·      OUTLaws
·      Parents Attending Law School (PALS)
·      Part-Time Professional Student Alliance
·      Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of DU Law
·      Spanish Speaking Lawyers Association
·      Student Veterans of America

Arguello Dream Catchers | LAW SCHOOL…Yes We Can (Sí, Se Puede)

LAW SCHOOL…Yes We Can is a law school pipeline program in Colorado that targets high-achieving college freshmen from diverse backgrounds and mentors and trains them for four years.  It was founded by U.S. District Court Judge Christine M. Arguello of the District of Colorado. 

Judicial Diversity

Through its educational and outreach efforts, the Judicial Diversity Outreach program seeks to further the mission of the Colorado Judicial Branch to provide the community with a fair and impartial system of justice by ensuring that our courts reflect the communities we serve. This program was established by Colorado SB 19-043 to provide outreach regarding judicial office vacancies and to create and deliver educational programming about the judicial application process. This is the first program of its kind both in Colorado and in the nation.