News From The Cba, Local Bars, and More, 1117 COBJ, Vol. 46, No. 10 Pg. 62
| Author | JESSICA A. VOLZ, J. |
BAR NEWS
JESSICA A. VOLZ, J.
Bar News is a monthly compilation of news from the CBA, 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 high-resolution photos (with captions identifying subjects) to Susie Klein at sklein@cobar. org.
Local Bar Presidential Visits
On August 29, CBA President Dick Cast visited Sterling to meet with the 13th Judicial District. There, he was joined by Magistrate John Jostad, who presented on a few ethics issues, including candor with the court and the provision of unbundled legal services.
On September 14, Cast traveled to Salida to have lunch with members of the Heart of the Rockies Bar Association before journeying to Montrose for an evening picnic with the families of members of the 7th Judicial District. While severe rainstorms prompted a change in venue, the visit was still an enjoyable affair.
The following day, Cast traveled to Grand Junction to meet with members of the Mesa County Bar Association and to honor 50-year bar member John Groves. During Cast's visit, Phil James provided his "All the Ethics Rules in 60 Minutes" presentation over a delicious lunch at the Avalon Theater.
Courtroom Chats Continue
On September 14, the DBA Bench-Bar Committee's popular "Courtroom Chats" series was held at the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center. These monthly gatherings enable attorneys to speak with a member of the judiciary about various topics of interest while networking with other area attorneys.
This latest chat, "Tips for the Certiorari Process and Effective Advocacy in the Colorado Supreme Court," was hosted by Colorado Supreme Court Justice Richard L. Gabriel. He discussed practices in Colorado's highest court, including the justices' process for determining which cases the Court will hear, and the petition for certiorari process. His talk covered effective appellate advocacy and tips for drafting petitions.
CWBA Foundation "Raising the Bar" Dinner
On September 14, the Colorado Women's Bar Association Foundation hosted its 12th Annual "Raising the Bar" dinner celebrating five women lawyers who have raised the bar...
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