News from the CBA, Local Bars, and More, 0520 COBJ, Vol. 49, No. 5 Pg. 48

AuthorBY JESSICA ESPINOZA
PositionVol. 49, 5 [Page 48]

49 Colo.Law. 48

News from the CBA, Local Bars, and More

Vol. 49, No. 5 [Page 48]

Colorado Lawyer

May, 2020

BAR NEWS

BY JESSICA ESPINOZA

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.

Larimer County Bar Presidential Visit

CBA President Kathleen Hearn Croshal visited the Larimer County Bar Association on March 6 to provide updates about the CBA and gather input from LCBA members.

Metro Volunteer Lawyers Walk-in Clinic

On March 4 the MVL team and volunteers took over the walk-in clinic at the Denver Indian Center.

YLD Movie Screening of Just Mercy

On March 2, the DBA Young Lawyers paired up with the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Coloradans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, and ACLU of Colorado to host a screening of the film Just Mercy at the Alamo Theater. The film was followed by a panel discussion featuring Herman Lindsay, a death row exoneree, and Senator Julie Gonzales, one of two Senate sponsors of a bill to repeal the death penalty in Colorado.

Meet CBA YLD Council Member Philip Nickerson

Philip Nickerson is the newest member of the CBA YLD council. Philip is a law clerk for the Honorable S. Kato Crews at the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. In August, he will be joining Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP as an associate in their trial group. Before moving back to Colorado, Philip was an associate at a boutique commercial litigation and real estate firm in San Antonio, Texas. In addition to serving on the CBA YLD Executive Council, Philip is the co-chair of the Judicial Endorsement Committee for the Sam Cary Bar Association and a Mentor in the "Law School.... Yes We Can" legal pipeline program. Philip received his JD/MBA from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2017. During his free time, Philip enjoys spending time with his wife Laura, playing and watching sports, reading, and traveling.

"Pandangit—What Do I Do Now?"

In March, CBA partner Affinity Consulting Group hosted a webinar on how to quickly set up a remote or mobile office to adapt to the growing pandemic. Presenter Jeffrey Schoenberger offered practical tips on how to maintain client relationships while also being a good citizen and practicing...

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