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    • February 01, 2023
    • 12:00 PM
    • May 10, 2023
    • 12:00 PM
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    Interested in sponsoring our 2023 Convention?


    We have various sponsorship levels and other marketing opportunities.

    Click here to download our 2023 Sponsorship Packet and the Sponsor Commitment Form. Custom packages are available upon request to help meet your marketing and networking goals -- let's talk about partnership opportunities! 


    Please contact CWBA Executive Director Kim Sporrer for more details:  303-831-1040 or execdir@cwba.org

    www.cwba.org/convention 

    • April 04, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    Register

    The CWBA Publications Committee typically meets the first Tuesday of each month at Noon unless there are scheduling issues. New members always welcome!

    The Zoom link will be included in your RSVP confirmation email.

    Through the CWBA's website, our blog The 1891, the newsletter The Advocate, and social media (Facebook, LinkedIn. and Twitter), 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.

    For more information, please contact the Committee Co-Chairs: 
    Justine Pierce and Chelsea Augelli

    • April 06, 2023
    • 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
    • Virtual via Zoom

    During this virtual session, you will learn about the differences between mentorship and sponsorship, and how they are both powerful tools for personal and professional success and building stronger workforces. 


    • April 06, 2023
    • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • via Zoom
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    Join us for The 1891 Book Club on Thursday, April 6. Be part of our discussion led by CWBA Publications Committee Member Amy Petri Beard as we read The Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman.


    Following the success of Lean In and Why Women Should Rule the World, the authors of the bestselling Womenomics provide an informative and practical guide to understanding the importance of confidence—and learning how to achieve it—for women of all ages and at all stages of their career.

    Working women today are better educated and more well qualified than ever before. Yet men still predominate in the corporate world. In The Confidence Code, Claire Shipman and Katty Kay argue that the key reason is confidence. Combining cutting-edge research in genetics, gender, behavior, and cognition—with examples from their own lives and those of other successful women in politics, media, and business—Kay and Shipman go beyond admonishing women to "lean in." Instead, they offer the inspiration and practical advice women need to close the gap and achieve the careers they want and deserve. 

    • April 07, 2023
    • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
    • via Zoom
    • 97
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    Set your coffee makers for 8:30 a.m. on April 7, 2023, for the next session of 2023 for On What Grounds? A Virtual Leadership Café. On the first Friday of every month, join CWBA President-Elect Emma Garrison and fellow CWBA members for coffee, connection, and career leadership lessons. 

    On What Grounds? A Virtual Leadership Café invites authentic connection with your fellow CWBA members and leaders. We will chat about what is REALLY on your mind right now, and we will be there to support you, in both your personal and professional goals. “See” you there!

    • April 10, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    Register

    The Public Policy Committee typically meets the second Monday of the month at Noon. New members always welcome!

    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 print 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, testify before legislative committees, and draft legislation. The committee also coordinates the amicus activities of the CWBA.

    For more information, contact Public Policy Committee Co-Chairs Meagan Moodie, Ariana Busby, and Ellen Trachman.

    • April 10, 2023
    • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • HYBRID: Attend via Zoom or in person at Sheridan Ross, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1200, Denver, CO 80202
    Register

    The Convention Committee typically meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month unless there are scheduling conflicts. You may choose to attend either in person or via Zoom. 

    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, and many other logistics and plans. 

    To get involved or learn more, contact Convention Committee Co-Chairs Kendria Pearson and Sally Roller.

    • April 11, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
    Register

    This committee typically meets the second Tuesday of each month at Noon unless there is a necessary schedule change. All members welcome to attend at any time!  

    The Membership Committee is the recruiting coordinator, welcome wagon, and social chair of the CWBA! The committee hosts four networking and social events throughout the year, including the annual Membership Appreciation event each Spring. The committee also works to promote greater awareness of the CWBA within the legal community and throughout the state to ensure that each new member feels welcome and empowered to get more involved in the organization.

    For more information, contact Membership Committee Co-Chairs Hannah Seigel Proff and Sylvia Geiger
    • April 11, 2023
    • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Online via Zoom
    Register

    This committee typically meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. 

    The Mentorship Committee manages CWBA LIFT!, our mentoring program. The committee also works with our law student liaisons to CU and DU law schools to increase ties between women attorneys and law students and keep women in the organization through the transition from law school to practice; supports a series of discussion gatherings on gender bias in the law; and does outreach to seasoned attorney members including legacy leaders and recently retired members to involve them in mentoring.

    For more information about this committee, contact Mentorship Committee Co-Chairs Whitney Travis Kelly and Karin Williamson.

    • April 12, 2023
    • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • HYBRID: via Zoom or in person (location TBD)
    Register

    This committee typically meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. New members always welcome!

    In order to carry out CWBA’s core values of diversity and inclusion, the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee works to foster a shared culture at the CWBA that promotes the goals of accepting, respecting, and valuing differences that include attributes such as age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family and economic circumstances, geography, and cultural backgrounds.  Among other initiatives, the Committee works to ensure CWBA has cutting-edge policies and procedures to help check blind spots and implicit biases, assists with recruiting and retention of diverse members, plans training for our Board and membership, and partners with other Committees and outside organizations to ensure we are inclusive in all aspects of our work.

    For more information, please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Co-Chairs Jenipher Jones and Azra Taslimi.

    • April 13, 2023
    • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Carboy Winery, 400 E. 7th Avenue, Denver, CO 80203

    Save the date - registration details coming soon.

    • April 14, 2023
    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Denver Chophouse & Brewery, 1735 19th Street, Denver, 80202
    • 94
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    The CWBA is proud and excited to once again facilitate our popular special forum for working moms -- in person again for the first time since 2019!

    We will address the challenges faced by working moms and share tips and best practices with one another!

    Great opportunity to network and connect with other moms and caregivers who are lawyers. 

    Don't miss this popular event -- this event typically sells out.  

    Lunch included with registration. 

    THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
    Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP

    • April 18, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    Register

    The Programs Committee typically meets at Noon on the third Tuesday of each month.  

    The Programs Committee develops and facilitates educational, professional and community programs, to support substantive growth and learning, reflection, and connection among our members and the broader legal community. These programs include CLEs and other topical programs such as our award-winning “Storming” series ("Storming The Bench,” “Storming the Ballot,” and “Storming the Board”); the annual Moms Luncheon; and the annual Holiday Party and Nonprofit Benefit.

    For more information about this committee or to RSVP for this meeting, please contact Programs Committee Chairs Hon. Rebekah Watada and Natalie Petrucci

    • April 19, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Washington Park, Denver
    Register

    Let's walk and talk around Wash Park together -- dogs are welcome!

    If interested in this informal group activity, please RSVP. Meet-up details to be provided. 

    Weather back-up date is Wednesday, April 26, 2023. 

    • April 20, 2023
    • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Online via Zoom
    Register

    This committee typically meets on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m.  Please RSVP. 

    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; and presents the CWBA's annual Mary Lathrop Trailblazer Award to a woman trailblazer who has substantially impacted the Colorado legal profession.

    Questions? Contact committee Co-Chairs Christine Washburn and Judge Colleen Clark

    • April 22, 2023
    • 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • TBD - In Person Only
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    CWBA 2023-24 Annual Board of Directors Retreat. Please contact President Elect Emma Garrison for more information. 

    • April 25, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
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    This committee typically meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at Noon.

    The Legal Services Committee oversees projects to help members perform public service and pro bono work and to increase access to justice. Representative projects include partnerships with local nonprofits; a recent training on Title IX; and, a partnership with the Colorado Lawyers Committee and the Denver Bar Association to provide attorneys and Spanish interpreters at Legal Nights at Centro San Juan Diego. Finally, this committee typically hosts an annual fundraiser for a legal nonprofit.

    For more information or to RSVP for this meeting, please contact Legal Services Committee Co-Chairs Dawn Gould & Deborah Yim.

    • April 25, 2023
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP, 1550 17th Street, Suite 500, Denver, CO
    • 80
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    The CWBA is proud to honor all members of Colorado's judiciary at our Annual Judicial Reception. 

    With special recognition for the recipient of our 2023 Judicial Excellence Award: Chief Judge Susan Blanco (8th Judicial District - Larimer and Jackson Counties)

    Click here to read Chief Judge Blanco's bio and see a list of past honorees.

    Many thanks to our event sponsor and host:


    • April 25, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Dress for Success Denver, 350 S. Dahlia St. Denver, CO 80246
    VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!  The Colorado Bar Association Labor & Employment Section, the Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Association (PELA), and Colorado Women’s Bar Association will be presenting three Know Your Employment Rights Workshops in 2022-23 as part of Dress for Success Denver (DFS) Professional Women’s Group. DFS is a non-profit that provides at-risk women with job readiness tools, professional attire, and post-employment support to assist them in their efforts to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Over 70 women attend DFS’ Professional Women’s Group program which provides employed clients with support, information, and inspiration to grow their professional networks, stay employed, and move forward with their career development.

    Prior to the Know Your Rights presentations* which begin at 7:00 pm, DFS clients will be grouped together at tables to network and enjoy dinner together at 6:00 pm. We are seeking 8 attorney volunteers to come and serve as “table hosts” to lead conversations and inspire DFS clients at their respective tables. You do not need to be an employment lawyer, just someone who would love to help and inspire DFS’ women to continue in their career development. Time commitment is minimal – 1 hour for dinner! However, you are welcome to stay to listen to the employment law presentations following dinner!

    Workshops are on the following days in 2023:
    *April 25, 2023: Things You Should Know at the End of Employment

    Please sign up via Sign-Up Genius one week before each workshop so we can give DFS a headcount for dinner.

    If you have any questions, please contact CWBA Legal Services Co-Chair Deborah Yim at dyim@primeralaw.com.

    Location: 350 S. Dahlia St. Denver, CO 80246
    • April 27, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
    • Zoom meeting
    Register


    Welcome, new members! Come join us to meet people, ask questions, and learn more about the CWBA. These lunches are typically held the fourth Thursday of each month at Noon.

    For more information, please contact Membership Committee Co-Chairs Hannah Seigel Proff or Sylvia Geiger

    • May 02, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    Register

    The CWBA Publications Committee typically meets the first Tuesday of each month at Noon unless there are scheduling issues. New members always welcome!

    The Zoom link will be included in your RSVP confirmation email.

    Through the CWBA's website, our blog The 1891, the newsletter The Advocate, and social media (Facebook, LinkedIn. and Twitter), 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.

    For more information, please contact the Committee Co-Chairs: 
    Justine Pierce and Chelsea Augelli

    • May 08, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    Register

    The Public Policy Committee typically meets the second Monday of the month at Noon. New members always welcome!

    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 print 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, testify before legislative committees, and draft legislation. The committee also coordinates the amicus activities of the CWBA.

    For more information, contact Public Policy Committee Co-Chairs Meagan Moodie, Ariana Busby, and Ellen Trachman.

    • May 08, 2023
    • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • HYBRID: Attend via Zoom or in person at Sheridan Ross, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1200, Denver, CO 80202
    Register

    The Convention Committee typically meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month unless there are scheduling conflicts. You may choose to attend either in person or via Zoom. 

    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, and many other logistics and plans. 

    To get involved or learn more, contact Convention Committee Co-Chairs Kendria Pearson and Sally Roller.

    • May 09, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
    Register

    This committee typically meets the second Tuesday of each month at Noon unless there is a necessary schedule change. All members welcome to attend at any time!  

    The Membership Committee is the recruiting coordinator, welcome wagon, and social chair of the CWBA! The committee hosts four networking and social events throughout the year, including the annual Membership Appreciation event each Spring. The committee also works to promote greater awareness of the CWBA within the legal community and throughout the state to ensure that each new member feels welcome and empowered to get more involved in the organization.

    For more information, contact Membership Committee Co-Chairs Hannah Seigel Proff and Sylvia Geiger
    • May 09, 2023
    • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Online via Zoom
    Register

    This committee typically meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. 

    The Mentorship Committee manages CWBA LIFT!, our mentoring program. The committee also works with our law student liaisons to CU and DU law schools to increase ties between women attorneys and law students and keep women in the organization through the transition from law school to practice; supports a series of discussion gatherings on gender bias in the law; and does outreach to seasoned attorney members including legacy leaders and recently retired members to involve them in mentoring.

    For more information about this committee, contact Mentorship Committee Co-Chairs Whitney Travis Kelly and Karin Williamson.

    • May 19, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa - Crooked Hearth
    • 37
    Register

    Leadership Summit & Luncheon for CWBA Board Members (current and incoming) and CWBA Foundation Board Members only. 


    • May 19, 2023
    • 2:00 PM
    • May 21, 2023
    • 11:00 AM
    • Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa
    Register


    Please join us May 19-21, 2023,  for the CWBA's 46th Annual Convention at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek!

    Visit the Convention webpage for details and updates.



    CLE PROGRAM CREDITS
    CLE credits, including ethics and EDI, are once again being requested for the Convention.

    FRIDAY MARY LATHROP AWARD RECEPTION
    This year's honoree is Patricia Jarzobski! Please join us for the Friday night awards reception. Select this meal option to attend.

    Need childcare? Call Emmy is preparing something awesome; a mini summer camp/retreat packed with activities. Registration for childcare is open and linked within the registration options. 

    Need lodging? The beautiful Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa has rooms available on Friday and Saturday (May 19-20) starting at only $170 per night (plus taxes and fees). Please check the block link for current availability and pricing.  NOTE: There is currently very limited availability for Thursday, May 19. 

    Visit the Convention webpage for links, details, and updates. If you are on Facebook, join our Convention group page for regular updates and features! 

    Questions? Please contact Executive Director Kim Sporrer at execdir@cwba.org.

    • May 19, 2023
    • 2:00 PM
    • May 21, 2023
    • 11:00 AM
    • Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa

    Save the dates and plan now to join us May 19-21, 2023,  for the CWBA's 46th Annual Convention at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa!

    Visit the Convention webpage for details and updates.

    If you are on Facebook, please join our Convention Central Facebook private group page for updates, special details, photos sharing, fun, and more! Questions? Please contact Executive Director Kim Sporrer at execdir@cwba.org.

    • September 07, 2023
    • 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Denver Athletic Club
    Save the date! Each year the CWBA Foundation honors women lawyers who have made a difference in our communities and have "raised the bar" for all of us. For more information, please visit 
    http://cwbafoundation.org/Raising-the-Bar

    This year's theme is "Women Who Raise The Bar By Fostering Well-Being In The Legal Profession." We want to honor women who have risen to the top in their efforts to create healthy and supportive work environments in a range of ways. For example, supportive work environments may be characterized by their commitment to inclusion of diverse voices. They may be uniquely focused on helping lawyers to find a balance between work and life outside of work. Or they may be innovative in other ways that support lawyer well-being. Please nominate the heroes in your midst who implement well-being strategies, who model and promote health and wellness, and who take concrete steps to enable lawyers to thrive.

    Past honorees are not eligible for the award and can be found at www.cwbafoundation.org/RTBHonorees.

    Please send your suggestions via email to Wendy Weigler at wweigler@wlpplaw.com no later than Friday, April 21, 2023. In addition to identifying a potential honoree, please provide not only the name and contact information, but also some background information on that person's particular qualifications for this award. Even if the person is well known in the community, the Foundation committee members may not know the specific details of the lawyer’s accomplishments.

    The evening is always a memorable one with about 400 attendees gathering to celebrate the accomplishments of the honorees and to thank them for paving the way for other women in Colorado and around the nation. 

    The CWBA Foundation was founded in 1988 to implement the charitable and educational work of the CWBA, to promote the advancement of women in the law, and to protect and promote the welfare of all women. 

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 SPRING 2022

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