The Colorado Bar Association

Living on Mountain Time ⛰️ Photos: https://lnkd.in/gCSucqa8 The 16th Annual Rocky Mountain Region Elder Law Retreat with CBA-CLE was a delightful affair to close out the summer in Vail. Be sure to tag and share any favorite photos! #ElderLaw #ElderLawRetreat #Vail #LegalCommunity

Sneak Peek! 🔎Get a glimpse: https://tr.ee/JOq1RtqKHF As if Latin wasn't challenging enough, legal writing tends to be convoluted and overly complex. Jared West and Maria Zalessky explore 12 universal writing guidelines to banish the boring and embrace the engaging, informative and persuasive in "Less is More: A Zen Guide to Good (Legal) Writing." #ColoradoLawyer #FallIssue #ModernLegalWriting #SneakPeek

Grantee Spotlight! Learn more: https://loom.ly/A-neDME CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties has been best described as the “eyes and ears” of the court. From helping siblings find permanent homes together, to helping a child access needed services, to uncovering information that helps reunite a loving family, volunteer advocates make an incredible difference in the lives of abused and neglected children. See their work in action: https://loom.ly/zMNJnmM #FoundationFriday #GranteeSpotlight #CBF

Let's keep things classy 🎩 Sponsorship: https://tr.ee/CBA- The Bar Fellows Dinner and CBA Awards is only a few weeks away! We love throwing swanky soireés for our community but we only get by with a little help from our friends. Mark your calendars for October 26th and sort your sofa cushion coins to support the Colorado Bar Foundation, the grantees and the goal of improving access to justice for everyone in Colorado. RSVP: https://tr.ee/fellows #CBF #BarFellows #CBAAwards #LegalCommunity #Sponsorship

Have you submitted your application? Apply Now: https://tr.ee/COBALT Colorado Bar Association Leadership Training (COBALT) was designed to teach hard skills, address challenges, facilitate teamwork, and bond classmates. The 2025 class will include up to 20 CBA members of varying ages, experience levels, and locales. Applications are due on September 3, 2024, don't wait! #COBALT #Classof2025 #Leadership #Teamwork

Grantee Spotlight! Support the arts: https://tr.ee/CAFTA Help an artist with their legal needs! Colorado Attorneys for the Arts (CAFTA) is a pro bono legal referral service that connects attorneys to artists, performers and creative entities with a range of legal matters. #GranteeSpotlight #ColoradoBarFoundation #LegalCommunity #SupporttheArts

Another one for the books! Photo album: https://lnkd.in/gDgFN7Yn The Family Law Institute took over Vail from Wednesday to Saturday for an unforgettable series of lectures, receptions and happy hours! #FamilyLawInstitute #Vail #Shutterbugs #LegalCommunity

📣Calling All Leaders! Apply Now: https://tr.ee/Lead3rs The volunteer leaders of the Colorado Bar Association are the driving force behind our mission to improve members' practice, support the justice system and enrich the community. Deadlines start falling August 31, don't delay! #Leadership #Members #LegalCommunity #MovingForward

When battle lines are drawn in a courtroom, where does it leave the legal professionals working the case? RSVP: https://tr.ee/46_DV7iKVd While polarizing cases may make sensational headlines, they can cause sensational headaches for the judges and attorneys embroiled in the chaos. Engage with a distinguished panel of professionals as they present and discuss the unique challenges these cases can present. In-person only, RSVP today! #ContinuingLegalEducation #BattleLines #Polarizing #Lawyers #Judges

How can you save time in the library? The full story: https://tr.ee/8F0w1Bcy1N TL;DR: In this issue's Redlines and Deadlines, Martine Ventello and Kendall Godley tackle every new attorney's "favorite" part of lawyering: research. #ColoradoLawyer #July #August #SummerIssue #RedlinesandDeadlines #LegalResearch