News from Cba Sections, Committees, Local and Specialty Bars, and More
| Publication year | 2011 |
| Pages | 9 |
| Citation | Vol. 40 No. 6 Pg. 9 |
2011, June, Pg. 9. News From CBA Sections, Committees, Local and Specialty Bars, and More
June 2011
Vol. 40, No. 6 [Page 9]
Bar News
Bar News is a monthly compilation of news from the Colorado Bar Association, including sections and committees, administration, and local and specialty bar associations. It also includes notices of activities-past, present, and future-from local and national law-related organizations and groups. Please send information and photos to Susie Klein at sklein@cobar.org.
Dancing the Night Away at the 2011 Barristers Benefit Ball
The Denver Bar Foundation hosted its 2011 Barristers Benefit Ball on April 30 at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Denver. The Ball is held each year to raise funds for Metro Volunteer Lawyers (MVL), which works to provide free and low-cost civil legal services for people with low income who live and work in and around Denver.
In keeping with the theme of this year's event-"Dancing with the Bar Stars for MVL"-the Ball included a dance competition featuring four local attorneys: Cyndy Ciancio, Hubert Farbes, Vicki Johnson, and John Moye. The dancers did their own fundraising and collectively raised more than $14,000 for MVL. The competition included a People's Choice winner, who was selected based on audience applause, and an award for the dancer who raised the most money. Ciancio was the People's Choice award recipient and took the prize as the top fundraiser, as well.
The event also included a raffle prize drawing. Among the night's lucky winners were Terry Cipoletti, who won a Rodney Wallace portrait; Roger Chamberlain, who won a Twist Express hybrid bicycle; and Mary Dilworth, who won an iPad.
Pro Bono Recognition Programs Are Underway in Colorado
Since 2007, the Colorado Supreme Court has recognized law firms, solo practitioners, and in-house counsel groups that have committed to and achieved the annual goal of performing fifty hours of pro bono legal services. In years past, the CBA has hosted a single Pro Bono Recognition Program in Denver to recognize everyone across the state who fulfilled the goal during the previous calendar year.
This year, the CBA and local bar associations are sponsoring ten Pro Bono Recognition Programs around the state. The program is receiving supportby and cooperation from the Colorado Supreme Court, the Colorado Access to Justice Commission, and local access to justice committees. The programs recognize contributing attorneys and law firms; enhance the public image of the legal profession; and improve the coordination of pro bono delivery efforts. Below is a summary of the four events that were held from February through April, accompaniedby photos taken during these events.
Pueblo County
This year's first Pro Bono Recognition Program was hostedby the Pueblo County Bar Association (PCBA) on February 25 at the Pueblo Union Depot. The event recognized thirteen firms.
Larimer County
The Larimer County Bar Association (LCBA) held its event on March 4 at the Larimer County Justice Center. Nine firms were recognized.
El Paso County
On March 25, the El Paso County Bar Association...
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