CONVENTION

Emily E. Anderson
(303) 654-3207

Cindy Ha Dang
(303) 742-0080

This committee plans the CWBA 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 the Convention programs, solicits sponsors and exhibitors, and coordinates entertainment for the Convention.

JUDICIAL

Victoria V. Johnson
(303) 892-7307

Gina B. Weitzenkorn
(303) 292-1441

This 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 both 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.

LEGAL SERVICES

Laurie A. Clark
(303) 934-9992

Jill Dorancy Williams
(303) 831-1021

Through participation in this committee's 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 permanent restraining order. This committee also staffs CWBA members for the KUSA-TV Channel 9 "LawLine9" program several times a year.

MEMBERSHIP

Katheryn Jarvis Coggon
(303) 866-0408

Marianne Hayes
(303) 292-3228

This committee promotes membership in the CWBA through various outreach projects. The commitee hosts the CWBA's annual Membership Reception, as well as various networking functions throughout the year. It also works to promote greater awareness of the CWBA and its activities.

PROFESSIONAL  ADVANCEMENT

Carey Christie
(303) 636-1893

Nancy E. Cornish
(303) 320-6100

This committee strives to advance women in the profession and to promote career advancement and recognition for CWBA members. It does this by informing women of, and helping them obtain, appointments to state and local boards and commissions, nominating CWBA members for various awards and coordinating the CWBA mentoring program. This committee is responsible for disseminating and educating attorneys about the results of the Careers and Compensation Study. It also presents the CWBA's annual Mary Lathrop Award to a woman trailblazer who has substantially impacted the Colorado legal profession.

PROGRAMS

Valerie Arnold

Victoria Lovato
(303) 866-4579

This committee develops and facilitates a wide range of educational, professional and community programs throughout the year. These programs include CLE and other topical programs, as well as the Holiday Party and an event honoring Women Legislators.

PUBLIC POLICY

Melissa C. Collins
(303) 244-1847

Beth Doherty Quinn
(303) 322-5334

This 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.

PUBLICATIONS

Kris Gomez
(303) 866-5266

Corrina A. Kumpe
(303) 292-7911

Through the CWBA's quarterly publication, The Advocate, and the CWBA'a web site, the 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.

WOMEN'S LEGAL
HISTORY PROJECT (History Committee)

Lucy Hojo Denson
(303) 224-9000

This committee documents the history of Colorado's women lawyers through videotaped interviews, while maintaining and adding to the history files of the CWBA.