The Inclusive Education and Training Committee (formerly Programs Committee) typically meets at 5:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month over Zoom (or in person). 

The Inclusive Education and Training Committee is dedicated to fostering a culture of lifelong learning and professional development within the Colorado legal community with the lens of advancing women as leaders in the law. Through innovative and inclusive training programs, this committee will develop and deliver high-quality continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities that address the evolving needs of women legal professionals. The committee’s mission is to: design and implement CLE programs that reflect diverse perspectives, promote equity, and ensure accessibility for all members; highlight emerging trends and critical topics in the legal profession, including technology, diversity, and leadership development; and partner with law firms, legal organizations, and community groups to provide collaborative and impactful learning experiences. The Committee will be charged with bringing CLE programming to members consistently throughout the year (at least one per quarter). The Committee will work with the Officer of Professional Development on creating spaces for dialogue, growth, and empowerment. The co-chairs may also work closely with the Officer of Community Action and Advocacy to develop and implement community training opportunities.

For more information about this committee or the next committee meeting, please contact the Committee Co-Chairs Ellen Blatt and Leanna Gavin. 

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

For more information, contact our Policy Action Committee Co-Chairs Morgan Carroll and Iris Halpern.

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 MembHERship and Mentorship Committee is the recruitment arm, welcoming committee, and mentoring development leaders of the CWBA.  The Committee’s goal is to develop ways to increase membership (new and renewals), increase member participation (on committees, by attending events, etc.), and create and improve structures to inclusively welcome and engage new members. This Committee also manages the CWBA’s LIFT! mentoring program. It also works with law student members and liaisons to CU and DU Law to increase ties between women attorneys and law students with the goal of maintaining women in the organization through the transition from law school to practice.  This Committee will have several fun event and networking planning opportunities throughout the year - to include the summer social and winter holiday party. The Committee will work with the Officer of Partnership and Development on growth opportunities for membership; on sponsorship opportunities for all membership events; and on sponsorship, publicity, and growth opportunities for the mentoring program.

For more information, contact MembHERship and Mentorship Committee Co-Chairs Kylie Ngu and Kara Chrobak.

When we talk about public service, when we talk about stepping up to lead—it's not just about the campaign. It's about the people, it's about the vision, it's about believing that we can create change. And that starts right here, with what it truly means to run for office. With knowledge, with preparation, with understanding professional and ethical considerations, with why it is so important for women and people of diverse backgrounds to pursue public office.

So whether you're looking for a roadmap in our basics course of why run, or a deeper dive into strategies for success in our second workshop paths to victory, what matters is that you feel empowered, that you are ready, that you know you’ve got the tools to make a difference.

Because at the end of the day, leadership is about stepping up, showing up, and being ready to serve. And if you're ready to take that step, this series is here to help you do just that.

The Path to Public Office Series will culminate with inspiration from The Faces of Change, a panel of public officers who have successfully endured the campaign and won the ballot ready to provide insights and wisdom to those ready to become a candidate.

Join us July 14th to kick off our Path to Public Office Series with Morgan Carroll, former Colorado Senate President and Chair of the Colorado Democratic Party. She will be breaking down what it takes to become a candidate for office, where to find resources to begin a campaign. In 101: Why run for office? - A Candidate’s Roadmap.

Be sure to save the dates for the next two programs in this series:

• August 14, 2025, 12-1 p.m. via Zoom - 201: Paths to Victory - Building a Campaign Plan to Win
• September 25, 2025, 5-7 p.m. in person - Paths to Victory - Elected Leadership
  
  

THANK YOU TO OUR SERIES SPONSORS

The Convention Committee typically meets at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom the second Monday of each month unless there are scheduling conflicts.

The Convention Committee plans the CWBA's Annual Convention. Committee duties include organizing an exciting and educational annual convention with nationally recognized speakers, interesting and varied programming and entertainment, all to attract strong attendance and sponsorship, while coordinating with board members on fundraising, theme development, organizational and member needs, and event planning. 

To get involved or learn more, contact Convention Committee Co-Chairs Amelia Sapp and Elizabeth Horton. 

The Bench Builders Judicial Committee typically meets the third Thursday of the month from 6-7 p.m. New members always welcome!

For more information, contact our Bench Builders Judicial Committee Co-Chairs Rebecca Cohn and Cynthia Sánchez.

The CWBA Board's Executive Officers, Board Members, and Leadership Advisory Council all meet together on the third Wednesday of the month in July, October, January, and April.

Board members are encouraged to attend in person. For more information or for RSVP assistance, contact the CWBA office at (303) 831-1040. 

Start reading and plan to join us for The 1891 Book Club. Be part of our discussion led by CWBA EmpowHERment and PublisHERs Committee Member Bethany Reece. The next session of our book club will be a special in-person discussion as we read Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. 

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | From the indie rock sensation known as Japanese Breakfast, an unforgettable memoir about family, food, grief, love, and growing up Korean American—“in losing her mother and cooking to bring her back to life, Zauner became herself” (NPR). 

In this exquisite story of family, food, grief, and endurance, Michelle Zauner proves herself far more than a dazzling singer, songwriter, and guitarist. With humor and heart, she tells of growing up one of the few Asian American kids at her school in Eugene, Oregon; of struggling with her mother’s particular, high expectations of her; of a painful adolescence; of treasured months spent in her grandmother’s tiny apartment in Seoul, where she and her mother would bond, late at night, over heaping plates of food.

As she grew up, moving to the East Coast for college, finding work in the restaurant industry, and performing gigs with her fledgling band–and meeting the man who would become her husband–her Koreanness began to feel ever more distant, even as she found the life she wanted to live. It was her mother’s diagnosis of terminal cancer, when Michelle was twenty-five, that forced a reckoning with her identity and brought her to reclaim the gifts of taste, language, and history her mother had given her.

Vivacious and plainspoken, lyrical and honest, Zauner’s voice is as radiantly alive on the page as it is onstage. Rich with intimate anecdotes that will resonate widely, and complete with family photos, Crying in H Mart is a book to cherish, share, and reread.

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

Meet up with the group at the Washington Park Boathouse at 5:30 PM:
701 S Franklin St, Denver, CO 80209

Our Leader for this walk is Karla Kyte with My Divorce Mortgage Planning.  Discussion topic TBD

Join us for our popular and fun summer social mixer on the beautiful terrace and offices of Polsinelli in Denver! We will offer our committee showcase to learn about ways to get great value from your membership by networking and engaging in the amazing work of one of our many committees. 

You'll also get the chance to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. If you are new to the CWBA, think you won't know anyone, or want to meet some new people, this is the event for you to make those connections.

Open to all members, non-members, students, guests, and friends. Admission price includes appetizers and one drink ticket for beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverages, plus lots of great networking. Bring your business cards or LinkedIn QR codes!    

Sponsorships always available! Options available via registration, or contact CWBA Executive Director Kim Sporrer with any sponsorship interest or questions.

THANK YOU, SPONSORS!  

Let's walk and talk together in Nederland! 

Please plan to join us on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. for a hike of the Caribou Ranch Trail in Nederland with members of the CWBA Boulder Chapter. (Sorry, no dogs are allowed!) 

After the hike, the group will enjoy some post-hike networking, beverages, and snacks. Feel free to bring a folding chair!

We look forward to seeing you out in nature! This event will be capped at 25 attendees. Register quickly to secure your spot! Further details will be sent out to attendees closer to the day of the hike.

Save the date and plan now to join us August 14th for the second session of our Path to Public Office Series.

Be sure to save the date for our third program in this series:

• September 25, 2025, 5-7 p.m. in person - Paths to Victory - Elected Leadership

THANK YOU TO OUR SERIES SPONSORS

Burg Simpson

Save the date! 

Camaraderie is in session!

The DBA along with the APABA, CDBA, CLBA, CHBA, CWBA, and Sam Cary invite you to join us for cocktails, connection, and community - no objections allowed.

Refreshments (NA included) and food will be provided.

Save the date and plan now to join us in person on September 25 at Foley & Lardner LLP for the third session of our Path to Public Office Series.

THANK YOU TO OUR HOST AND SERIES SPONSORS

Burg Simpson
Foley Lardner

Welcome, new members! Come join us to meet people, ask questions, and learn more about the CWBA. These virtual lunches are typically held quarterly (June, October, January, April) on the fourth Thursday at Noon via Zoom.