Through the work of its committees, the CWBA is committed to advancing women in the legal profession and promoting the welfare of all women. By joining a CWBA committee and participating in this rewarding work, you will find leadership opportunities and a network for business development and camaraderie. The following are brief descriptions of our Committees and contact information for Committee Co-Chairs.  If you are interested in learning more or are ready to become involved, please contact the Committee Co-Chairs.

CONVENTION COMMITTEE
The Convention Committee plans the CWBA's Annual Convention. Committee duties include selecting the site for the Convention, negotiating the contract for the site and selecting a keynote speaker. The committee also plans the Convention theme, identifies and contacts speakers for Convention programs, solicits sponsors, and coordinates Convention entertainment.
Co-Chairs:
Rachel Ellis (303) 865-3733 / reellis@sweeneybechtold.com
Lisha Sorensen (719) 260-7900 / lrs@hhbcolorado.com

JUDICIAL COMMITTEE
The Judicial Committee assists qualified women on a statewide basis to apply for judicial positions and for openings on judicial nominating commissions, and seeks to prevent discrimination against women in the courtroom. It considers requests for endorsement from nominees for state and federal judicial openings, and provides information to the Governor on "short list" candidates. The committee also is responsible for planning the CWBA's Annual Judicial Reception.
Co-Chairs:
Nina Wang (303) 607-3802 / nwang@faegre.com
Wendy Weigler (303) 382-4153 / wweigler@lanskyweigler.com

LEGAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
Through participation in Legal Services Committee projects, members perform much needed public service and hone and diversify their legal skills. This committee has developed and continues to be involved in a joint project with Colorado Legal Services and Project Safeguard which trains attorneys to represent battered women in obtaining the protection of a Protection Order. This committee also staffs CWBA members for the KUSA-TV Channel 9 "LawLine9" program several times a year.
Co-Chairs:
Ryann MacDonald (720) 231-2132 / rmacdonald10@law.du.edu
Nicole Mundt (608) 444-7112 / micolemundt@gmail.com

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
The Membership Committee promotes membership in the CWBA through various outreach projects. The committee hosts the CWBA's Annual Membership Reception, as well as networking functions throughout the year. It also works to promote greater awareness of the CWBA and its activities.
Co-Chairs:
Holly Gummerson (720) 320-9337 / hgummerson12@law.du.edu
Gina Weitzenkorn (303) 292-1441 / gbw@mwlawpc.com　

PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE
The Professional Advancement Committee works to advance women in the legal profession, and to promote career advancement and recognition for CWBA members. It informs women of and helps them obtain appointments to state and local boards and commissions; nominates CWBA members for various awards; coordinates CWBA mentoring efforts; disseminates the results of the Careers and Compensation Study; and presents the CWBA's annual Mary Lathrop Award to a woman trailblazer who has substantially impacted the Colorado legal profession.
Co-Chairs:
Jessica Brown (303) 298-5944 / jbrown@gibsondunn.com
Alison Zinn (303) 329-2220 / alison.zinn@gmail.com

PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
The Programs Committee develops and facilitates educational, professional and community programs. These programs include CLE and other topical programs, as well as the CWBA's Annual Holiday Party.
Co-Chairs:
Monica Loseman (303) 298-5784 / mloseman@gibsondunn.com
Catherine Shea (303) 803-3708 / catherine.shea@state.co.us

PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE
The Public Policy Committee works to promote and protect the interests of women and children. The committee monitors national, state and local legislation; case law; administrative and constitutional developments; and the press and broadcast media as they affect the legal profession and the judiciary and the interests of women and families. It coordinates with the CWBA's lobbyists; makes recommendations to the CWBA Board of Directors regarding whether the CWBA should support or oppose legislation; and organizes an advocacy network of CWBA members who contact legislators, write letters or testify before a legislative committee. The committee also coordinates the amicus activities of the CWBA.
Co-Chairs:
Sarah Chase-McRorie (720) 956-5407 / sarahechase@gmail.com
Shannon Stevenson (303) 892-7328 / shannon.stevenson@dgslaw.com

PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
Through the CWBA's quarterly newsletter, The Advocate, and the CWBA's web site, the Publications Committee works to inform members of CWBA activities and projects, spur debate and member activity on issues of special concern to women lawyers and women generally, and recognize the achievements and contributions of women lawyers. The work of this committee is managed by its Co-Chairs only.
Co-Chairs:
Shelly Dill Combs (303) 837-3793 / shelly.dill-combs@judicial.state.co.us
Ericka Houck Englert (303) 866-6967 / e.englert@csc.state.co.us

WOMEN'S LEGAL HISTORY PROJECT (History Committee)
This committee documents the history of Colorado's women lawyers, and maintains and updates the history files of the CWBA.
Historian:  Jennifer Hunt (303) 296-8100 / jhunt@hillandrobbins.com