Tcl - Bar News - April 2007 - Bar News

• Publication year: 2007
• Pages: 7
• Citation: Vol. 36 No. 4 Pg. 7

36 Colo.Law. 7 Colorado Lawyer 2007.

2007, April, Pg. 7. TCL - Bar News - April 2007 - Bar News

The Colorado Lawyer
April 2007
Vol. 36, No. 4 [Page 7]

In and Around the Bar
Bar News

Bar News

by Mindy Marks, Cheryl Law

Bar News is a monthly compilation of news from the Colorado Bar Association,
including Sections and Committees, Administration, and Local and Specialty Bar Associations.
Please send information and photos about Bar events and activities taking place around the state to: Mindy Marks - mmarks@cobar.org, (303) 824-5312;
call toll-free in-state: (800) 332-6736

CBA YLD JANUARY AND FEBRUARY EVENTS

Christmas in January
The CBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) hosted another successful "Christmas in January" event Each year, the CBA YLD shares the good will, holiday spirit and generosity of the community with underprivileged children. During the event, CBA YLD members handed out new and gently used toys and clothing to the participating children. Lunch and a visit from Santa also were part of the day's activities.

This year's program was held on Saturday, February 33, 2007, at the Colorado House in Colorado Springs. The Colorado House provides shelter and meals for homeless families, and helps them find permanent housing in the Colorado Springs area.

Attorney Melissa Ogburn is pictured with an attendee of the Christmas in January event. Eric Bono appeared as Santa Claus at the CBA YLD event.

Bridging the Gap Breakfast
The CBA YLD, the University of Denver (DU) Sturm College of Law Career Services Office, and the DU Alumni Relations Office sponsored a Law School Outreach Program, "Bridging the Gap Breakfast," at DU on Saturday, February 17, 2007. Practicing attorneys in various legal specialties spoke with students about the "real world" practice of law. The attorneys provided suggestions, ideas, and recommendations on how to make the adjustment from law school to the practice of law. Attorneys who participated included solo practitioners, in-house counsel, government counsel, and attorneys in private practice.

Left to right: Erin O'Brien, attorney; Jefferson Exil, student; Leia Ursery, attorney; and Stephen Wilson, student.

CBA YLD Skiers Hit the Slopes
On Saturday, February 24, 2007, the Seventh Annual CBA Young Lawyers' Ski Train made its way to Winter Park with thirty-five Colorado lawyers, law students, friends, and family members on board. The group enjoyed a day on the slopes, as well as a catered lunch and social networking aprs ski. The CBA YLD thanks everyone who made the event a memorable one.

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