Doyle Inn Cle Program Continues to Be Open—and Free—to All in Honor of Award-winning Member Randy Bramer

• Publication year: 2023
• Pages: 52

Doyle Inn CLE Program Continues to Be Open—and Free—to All in Honor of Award-Winning Member Randy Bramer Vol. 52, No. 9 [Page 52] Colorado Lawyer November 2023

Bar News Highlight

BY ALISON CONNAUGHTY

The American Inns of Court was formed in the late 1970s, inspired by the United Kingdom's Inn of Courts' emphasis on lifelong learning, mentoring, and professionalism. Its vision statement succinctly summarizes these objectives: "A legal profession and judiciary dedicated to professionalism, ethics, civility, and excellence."

The Doyle Inn has the honor of being Colorado's first Inn chartered by the American Inns of Court. It has over 100 active members and is one of eight Inns of Court in Colorado. The Inn's namesake, Judge William E. Doyle, wore just about every hat a lawyer can wear in the Denver legal community. He served in the US Army, as a district attorney, as a district court judge, as a justice of the Colorado Supreme Court, as a judge on the US District Court for the District of Colorado, and as a judge on the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. He was a lawyer in private practice, taught at both the University of Colorado and the University of Denver, and started and lectured at the first bar exam prep course in the nation. He was a mentor, friend, and ardent supporter of civil rights.

The first meeting of the Doyle Inn was held on August 28, 1986, just over two months after Judge Doyle's passing. The Inn's founders sought to offer legal training, to encourage pro bono practice, and to focus on inclusiveness in the creation of the Doyle Inn and in future Inns in Colorado. The current Inn continues this proud tradition.

At the conclusion of the 2022-23 Inn year, the Doyle Inn honored longtime member Randy Bramer with the Spirit of Judge Doyle Award. This award recognizes leadership, integrity, humility, capacity for friendship, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, among other attributes. It was premised, in no small part, on all the efforts Randy made toward mentorship and providing educational outreach to younger lawyers and students.

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