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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will deliver the annual Stevens Lecture on Sep- tember 19, 2012. Event information is available at lawweb.colorado.edu/ events/calendar.jsp.

From the Dean ...... 2

FEATURES ...... 3 Interdisciplinary Engagement ...... 4 GPS Tracking Case • Interdisciplinary Opportunities • Energy Innovation Series Community Engagement ...... 7 Innocence Project • Pro Bono for Vets • Startup Colorado • Native American Rights Fund Experiential Learning ...... 10 Clinical Education • Transactional IQ Alumni Engagement ...... 12 Event Photos • Honoring Alumni and Legends • Connecting Graduates Developing Your Career ...... 16 Lessons Learned • Marketable Graduates • Being Intentional

Faculty Editorial: “A Head Start in Training Creative Class Counselors” ...... 19

Alumni Editorial: “Colorado Law: Ahead of the Curve in Preparing Public Interest Lawyers” ...... 20

Faculty & Staff Highlights ...... 21

Law School News ...... 24

Development News ...... 28

Honor Roll ...... 32

From the Alumni Board ...... 43

Class Actions ...... 44

In Memorium ...... 46

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ndy Grove, the legendary co-founder more generally—in serving the public. In partic- Aof Intel, developed the term strategic ular, we have a unique opportunity to prepare inflection point to describe “what hap- our students to be effective and reflective citizens pens to a business when a major change takes and leaders. place in its competitive environment.” In legal Our faculty, staff, and students are engaging education, we are witnessing a series of profound in our community and with our network of changes impacting the law school, an accompa- friends and alums in ways that enhance the nying and dramatic rise in tuition, a change in value of Colorado Law. These engagements, hiring practices of major firms, and decreasing ranging from collaborations with the entrepre- numbers of students choosing to attend law neurial community to cooperation with the school. And this is to say nothing of the impact National Renewable Energy Laboratory on re- that technology and globalization are having on newable energy issues, and the White Center’s the profession and legal education. community outreach on a range of constitu- We at Colorado Law already are making the tional and public service issues, are a core part changes we need to survive and thrive at this of our brand and the experience we offer to strategic inflection point. On the financing our students. front, we have confronted the drop in state sup- There are existential challenges ahead for all port that many of our peer schools in states west of us in legal education. For starters, we must of the Mississippi—top public university law justify charging tuition rates that leave many of schools like the University of Washington, the our grads from the class of 2011 facing debt University of Oregon, the University of California law schools (Berke- loads that average $78,000. Given our ongoing innovations in devel- ley, Davis, Hastings, and Irvine), and the University of Arizona—are oping our curriculum and providing career development support for only now truly starting to grapple with. With just around 4 percent of our students, I am confident that we meet the standard of offering our budget supported by the state, we are already far along the glide our students a great value proposition—and not only because our tu- path to zero and thus are well positioned to adapt to a new fiscal ition, and our students’ total indebtedness rate, remains well below the environment. national average. Notably, we offer a terrific set of opportunities that As we go forward, four overarching themes capture our vision provides a formula for success, particularly in a changing environment of a 21st century legal education: where students must be entrepreneurial in building and marketing the • We are strongly committed to interdisciplinary engagement and a skills that will distinguish them and enable them to thrive profession- faculty of productive scholars who chart new frontiers in theory, ally for years to come. doctrine, and practice; In short, the education we offer our students at Colorado Law gives • We are developing path-breaking approaches to experiential educa- them an opportunity to learn valuable fundamental skills while engag- tion, including in transactional law and regulatory law, going ing in something special and different from the traditional model of le- where traditional law clinics and courses had not gone before; gal education. Core parts of the curriculum should not and will not 2 change, including theoretical and critical perspectives, basic doctrinal • We are engaging with a very vibrant community and network of building blocks, and strong writing, research, and analytical skills devel- alums and friends; and opment. At the same time, we recognize the need to raise the level of • We are committed to providing a powerful value proposition for training and awareness for our students, providing them with support our students, offering an extremely high quality education that for public service, giving them valuable hands-on experience in clinics, remains affordable (with scholarships, levels of indebtedness externships, and other experiential learning opportunities, and even post-graduation that are manageable, and loan repayment assis- providing nontraditional (and increasingly important) skills, ranging tance for those in lower paying public service positions). from negotiation to accounting, that will open up new opportunities in In terms of preparing our students for a changing legal market- policymaking, business, technology, and a range of other endeavors. place, we are a nationwide leader in developing experiential educa- This is all achieved through our strong commitment to keeping a very tion and constantly improving our comprehensive program that favorable student-faculty ratio, an extremely talented group of teachers will enable our students to benefit from the best of theory and and scholars, and a group of faculty and staff dedicated to seeing our stu- practice during their time with us at Colorado Law. In these pages, dents thrive while in law school and after they graduate. you will read about some of our cutting-edge programs that are pro- The future of legal education is one where only those who innovate viding our students with a unique opportunity to build a rich port- will survive. At Colorado Law, this is what we are doing, remaking the folio of experiences, critical thinking abilities, credentials, and model for legal education. As we do so, we will need your help, as our accomplishments while in law school. alums and friends are a core part of our comparative advantage. When A central part of our brand and strategy for thriving in the years you see opportunities to engage with us and are interested in joining ahead is developing a faculty and student body with strong interdisci- this exciting undertaking, please let us know and feel free to contact plinary connections to our CU partners and a strong ethic of public me at 303-735-2733 and [email protected]. service. To that end, our partnerships with programs across the CU campuses, including the Leeds School of Business, the College of Engi- neering and Applied Science, the School of Public Affairs, and the En- vironmental Studies program, among others, make us better and provide our students with unique opportunities. A core reason for this engagement is Colorado Law’s role—and the role of the legal profession Phil Weiser, Dean FEATURES 3

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n October 10, 2011, Professor Paul Ohm’s Computer Fischer argued that people do not, and so the government does not OCrime class and Aerospace Engineering Professor Penina need a warrant to attach a GPS device to the undercarriage of a car. Axelrad’s Global Navigation Satellite Systems class met in the Schoettle, on the other hand, argued that the GPS device interfered Law School’s Wittemyer Courtroom to discuss police use of GPS with Jones’ right to keep his vehicle private from the public. tracking devices and the pending Supreme Court case United States v. In analyzing the second issue, the justices expressed concern that Jones. In Jones, the Supreme Court is examining an issue that concerns monitoring a person’s location over the course of a month was too in- both classes–the use of GPS technology by law enforcement. vasive to be done without a warrant. Brown, for the government, ar- In 2004, federal agents attached a GPS tracking device to a car used gued that this level of surveillance was a necessary law enforcement by Antoine Jones, a suspect in a cocaine trafficking investigation. The tool, especially in light of modern threats from terrorists. Stanton re- agents used the GPS device to track Jones for 28 days as he visited sus- sponded by claiming that GPS technology raised the specter of “big pected drug stash houses. Jones was convicted with conspiracy to dis- brother” style, 24-hour surveillance, and the police should need a war- tribute cocaine, and the judge sentenced Jones to life in prison. The rant to engage in this type of investigation. United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Following the oral argument, the justices discussed the case, their reversed the conviction saying that the use of the GPS device without opinions on the police’s actions, and how the case would be decided a warrant violated the Fourth Amendment. when the Supreme Court addresses the issue. Although the justices The Supreme Court agreed to review two issues in Jones: whether agreed with the attorneys representing Jones that GPS monitoring is the government illegally seized Jones’ property by attaching the GPS “creepy and dystopian,” there was much less agreement on whether device to his car, and whether collecting information about the lo- a creepy and dystopian outcome alone would make the Supreme cation of Jones’ car for nearly a month violated the Fourth Amend- Court rule for Jones. ment bar on unreasonable searches. With class drawing to a close, Ohm asked the engineering stu- The class began with a mock oral argument for Jones. Janna Fis- dents in the class to give their opinions on the issue. One student cher and Kevin Brown argued for the government while Matthew raised a possible distinction between devices that can only receive Schoettle and Christopher Stanton argued for Jones. Each speaker information and devices that can receive information and transmit fielded questions from Law School Professors Paul Ohm, Mimi it to the police in real time. Another worry articulated was that in Wesson, Violeta Chapin, and Christopher McKee, who acted as the future cell phone companies will routinely perform this type Supreme Court Justices. of tracking, and individuals will not have any control over who has The argument on the first issue focused on whether people have access to their location information. ■ a reasonable expectation of privacy on the exterior of their vehicles. By Samuel Cannon, Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2013 4

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Akshay Kulkarni, Marissa Johnson (2L), and Vishwas Nandeeshappa Interdisciplinary Opportunities Draw 2L Transfer Student to Colorado Law

olorado Law provides many opportunities for students Deciphering the fundamental meaning of arcane acronyms and re- Cto participate in interdisciplinary educational activities. Such searching the science side of telecommunications were just part of cross-training between disciplines and departments helps make what Johnson took away from the competition. She also learned how students better able to market themselves when competing for jobs as to communicate with her two engineering teammates who were from they embark on their legal careers. India and experiencing their first year in the United States. The Interdisciplinary Telecommunications Program (ITP) Fall “It was funny, because at our first meeting they used engineering Challenge is one such activity. This competition held on campus is an acronyms and terms I didn’t know,” said Johnson. “Instead of saying annual event in which teams of students from Colorado Law and ITP Voice Over IP like we do, they said ‘voip’ like it’s a word, but because at the School of Engineering and Applied Science are assigned a re- they pronounce the ‘v’ as a ‘w’ it sounded like they were saying ‘woip.’ search topic and present a paper that is judged by a group of telecom “I hadn’t taken telecom law yet, so a lot of the terms they used industry leaders and CU-Boulder faculty members. were new to me,” she said. “For example, I didn’t know what a pub- This year’s fall challenge focused on the question of whether the lically switched telephone network was. Wikipedia was my friend Federal Communications Commission (FCC) should mandate that on this project.” every telecommunications carrier be obligated to accept intercon- An interest in telecommunications drew Johnson to Colorado Law nected voice traffic from other providers in an IP/SIP format. and to the telecom challenge. Marissa Johnson, a 2L transfer student from Minnesota, part- “The reason I transferred to Colorado Law is because of oppor- 5 nered with two ITP graduate students in the fall competition and tunities like the telecom challenge and the entrepreneurial certifi- won first place. cate,” she said. “In the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic, students can “Our team had to analyze the issue from the perspective of Verizon work with businesses and get hands-on experiences before we go out Communications,” said Johnson. “We focused on what was best for into the real world. Those opportunities just weren’t present at the that company and tried to figure out what the company would want school I transferred from.” to have happen in the future. Then we determined ways to persuade The practice of law necessarily connects to other fields of study. A the FCC to see that our perspective was worth following, explaining deeper understanding of a variety of disciplines serves to enhance stu- how our approach also served the interests of consumers.” dents’ legal education. A balanced and varied education prepares stu- The telecom challenge is an educational activity of particular benefit dents to think creatively, find innovative opportunities, and collaborate to students wanting to work with administrative agencies such as the with professionals in other fields. Moreover, in many areas—including FCC. Activities like competing in the telecom challenge, writing a telecommunications—the law school curriculum integrates public scholarly article for the law school journal, or practicing oral argument service and public policy issues, offering students ample opportunities skills in moot court provide students with opportunities to sharpen their to engage with the community. analytical skills, improve their writing, and become more comfortable Johnson, who majored in Spanish and holds a master’s degree in working in teams, including with people from different disciplines. linguistics, plans to work at Boulder County Legal Services during the Her teammates for the ITP challenge were Vishwas Nandee- spring semester helping lawyers communicate with their Spanish- shappa and Akshay Kulkarni, who each earned undergraduate de- speaking clients. In addition to volunteering with Boulder County Le- grees in telecommunication engineering in 2009 from the R V gal Services, she also plans to work in the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic College of Engineering in the Indian state of Karnataka. They’re work- next year, which engages in a number of public service outreach ing toward master’s degrees in telecommunication engineering and opportunities to support low-income businesses. hope to graduate in spring of 2013. Her goal after law school and passing the bar exam is to work with “Bringing the engineering side and the legal side together into a co- businesses in the fields of technology and telecommunications. hesive whole for our paper was a lot of fun,” Johnson said. “Part of the “Interdisciplinary activities—like the Telecom Fall Challenge— Interdisciplinary Telecommunications Program’s focus is on policy give me a chance to talk to experts and practitioners in other fields, and the legal aspects of telecommunications, so it’s not just science- such as business, telecom, and engineering,” said Johnson, “which based work. The experience gave me a taste of the telecom field. It was hones my ability to explain legal concepts in a clear manner to good for both sides—the legal side and engineering side.” promote understanding on all sides.” ■ By Kenna Bruner, University Communications 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 7:58 AM Page 6 INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGAGEMENT Colorado Law Launches the Energy Innovation Series

olorado Law has launched another exciting initia- Ctive that combines two of its signature areas–energy and the environment, and entrepreneurship and technology. To address the challenges of developing new sources of energy and use energy more efficiently, the Energy Innovation initiative is bringing together leaders from government, law, finance, industry, and academia to discuss innovative ways to move the world toward a clean- energy future. During the 2011–12 academic year, the initiative has sponsored an Energy Innovation Speaker Series. Jason Bordoff, the associate director for energy and climate change at the White House Council on En- vironmental Quality, kicked off the series on October 4, 2011, with a wide-ranging lecture on the energy innovation challenge. On October 19, 2011, Dan Yergin, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money, and Power and The Quest: Energy, Se- curity, and the Remaking of the Modern World, came to speak at Colo- rado Law as the school’s fourth annual Schultz lecturer. On November 29, 2011, former Governor Bill Ritter (’81) visited the school to talk about his efforts to spur innovation in the energy sector as governor as well as his current work as director of the Center for the New Energy Economy at Colorado State University. This spring the initiative will host Reed Hunt, the CEO of the Coalition for Green Capital and former chairman of the FCC; Robert Gramlich, senior vice president for public policy at the American Wind Energy Association; and a conference entitled An Electric Grid for the 21st Century, including Lauren Azar, senior advisor to Secretary Steven Chu at the U.S. Department of Energy, Tendril CEO Adrian Tuck, and a set of leaders from industry, academia, and government. The initiative is the brainchild of Professor William Boyd and Dean Phil Weiser, who is also the executive director of the Silicon Flatirons 6 Center for Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship. Boyd, through his Former Governor Bill Ritter (’81) work with the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute, the Na- tional Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and the Governor’s Cli- challenges associated with hydraulic fracturing, an energy innovation mate and Forest Task Force, is a stellar example of Colorado Law’s that is having a major impact on the U.S. energy supply picture. commitment to promoting sound energy development, environment The initiative also intends to support an expanded role for the protection, and smart stewardship of our natural resources. law school in educating and training law students and other profes- The Energy Innovation Series is a combination of entrepreneur- sionals in the energy innovation area, including support for an in- ship and environmental consciousness. As Boyd said, “This is a ternship program for law students. In so doing, the initiative will great opportunity for Colorado and Colorado Law . . . given our work with the CU Cleantech project at the Leeds School of Busi- traditional strengths in energy and environmental security, but also ness, which is in the midst of placing JD and MBA students with innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology.” leading companies in the clean technology area. Weiser and Boyd Going forward, the Energy Innovation Series will continue to em- are always in the midst of reaching out to law firms, oil and gas com- body this interdisciplinary spirit as it aims to form partnerships with panies, electric utilities, state and federal regulators, and energy serv- other entrepreneurial and environmental research centers. For exam- ices companies to build out an internship program focused on the ple, the initiative has undertaken a research project with NREL’s Joint broader energy sector. Institute for Strategic Energy Analysis on the implications of uncon- In short, the Energy Innovation initiative is a shining example of ventional natural gas development on the electric power sector. Specif- the law school’s commitment to build interdisciplinary programs to ically, the research effort is exploring some of the legal and regulatory support creative research, teaching, and innovative problem solving for Colorado, the nation, and the world. ■ By Thomas Ley, Colorado Law 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 7:58 AM Page 7 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Colorado Innocence Project Finds New Home at Law School

EATHER GIOFFREDI, 2L, is learning that despite numer- Hous safeguards contained within the American criminal justice system intended to prevent the conviction of an innocent person, sometimes it still happens. After working with the Colorado Innocence Project (CIP), she still believes in a fair and honest justice system and yet realizes that there is room for improvement in the law. CIP is a Colorado Law School program dedicated to releasing wrongfully convicted inmates while providing an exceptional educational experience for students enrolled in the program. Gioffredi is in her second semester with the program and plans to return next fall for another year. “It’s important for people who are wrongfully convicted to have a chance to be exonerated,” said Gioffredi. “It’s difficult knowing that there are innocent people in prison, but having an avenue for them to get help respects the system as whole.” CIP was founded in 2001 by a group of lawyers led by Jim Scarboro (’70), a partner in the Denver office of Arnold & Porter. The project If at this point the case meets CIP’s criteria, students send the inmate was formed under the umbrella of the Colorado Lawyers Committee, an application, which contains more detailed and focused questions. a nonprofit consortium of law firms that engages in pro bono work. In The cases call on students to handle a lot of legwork, such as re- 2010, CIP moved to its current home at Colorado Law. viewing transcripts, reading investigative reports, speaking with previ- Clinical Professor Ann England spent more than nine years as a ous counsel, researching the state of the law at the time of the public defender before joining the law school’s clinical faculty. She is conviction, searching for previously undiscovered errors, determining the director of CIP and also teaches in the Criminal Defense Clinic whether new forensic techniques might help, and making a recom- at Colorado Law. mendation as to whether the case should be pursued. Since CIP is new at the law school, England has spent the past CIP won’t take a case if the defendant has a lawyer or is entitled year re-designing the program. She has established sections in which to a lawyer at state expense. CIP takes cases that have a genuine and 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls have particular responsibilities and all groups provable claim of innocence and gets involved only after the tradi- learn from each other. She hopes this strategy will make the pro- tional methods of appealing a conviction have failed. gram more self-sustaining. When a case appears deserving of re-litigation, students take the 7 “CIP is a nice foray into understanding criminal law within the case to the advisory committee of lawyers for review. There have to context of working with a human being,” said England. “Students be legal grounds for the committee to pursue release. If the case come to law school to do good, to change the world, and to help passes that hurdle, CIP recruits private lawyers and law firms, as well people, so they dive into these people’s stories. It’s a very personal as investigators and experts, to represent the individual. way to start looking at the law.” “After conviction, and assuming there is no re-trial, the presump- The goal of CIP is to provide high-quality legal services to incar- tion of innocence is gone,” said Sauer. “Through appellate proceed- cerated clients claiming innocence who otherwise could not afford a ings, there is a presumption of guilt and heavy deference to the trial lawyer after their convictions have been affirmed on appeal. These court. Each participant in the project has a deep conviction that cases have complex structural, legal, and practical problems to be prison for an innocent person is among the worst evils society can surmounted before an innocent person can walk free. perpetrate on an individual.” John-Paul Sauer, a 3L, has been the student director of CIP for Since 2010, students have presented approximately 40 cases to the past two years. After graduation, he plans to remain involved the committee for review. If CIP can’t take a case, inmates are re- with the program while pursuing a legal career in general litigation ferred to other law groups or organizations. in technology and intellectual property. “It’s easy to become emotionally involved in these cases,” said Giof- “The Innocence Project reviews post-conviction cases with the pre- fredi. “It helps somewhat to know that even if we can’t help them per- sumption of innocence at arms reach,” said Sauer. “Through investi- sonally, we can still help by steering them in another direction.” gation, we attempt to construct a legitimate, fact-intensive story of Working with CIP has taught Gioffredi how to go through a file innocence. Often we find glaring holes, impossible facts, or insur- and determine what information is important to the case and how mountable procedural barriers. Our cause drives us to press on.” to interview witnesses and clients—skills that are important no The process starts with students reading the 30 or more letters sent matter what type of law a student plans to pursue. Gioffredi has to the law school each week from inmates requesting help of some three potential cases she’s working on that may be ready to present kind. What England’s students look for initially are the letters where in- to the committee at their next meeting. dividuals claim they have been wrongfully convicted and that they are “Knowing how to interview people and talk to other attorneys is im- innocent of the charges. Often the letters are nearly unintelligible be- portant in any area of law,” said Gioffredi, “while knowing how to go cause the inmate is illiterate or does not speak English, but if the through a file or record is especially important in appellate work.” ■ students can decipher a name or a Department of Corrections number, By Kenna Bruner, University Communications they can research the inmates’ cases. 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 7:58 AM Page 8

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Colorado Law Launches Startup Colorado Entrepreneurs and enthusiasts packed the courtroom and classrooms at the University of Colorado Law School for the public launch of Startup Colorado on November 9, 2011. As evidenced by the tremen- dous turnout and the featured speakers, who included Aneesh Chopra, chief technology officer at the White House, and Scott Case, co-founder of Priceline.com and chief executive officer of Startup Colorado’s parent organization, Startup America, this local branch of Startup America has a great foundation on which to expand. Welcoming the crowd, Dave Mangum (’11), executive director of Startup Colorado, set the tone for the night—celebrating Colo- rado’s entrepreneurial success and spurring it forward. Case then explained that the reason entrepreneurs should be celebrated and entrepreneurship should be driven forward is that companies younger than five years old have been responsible for creating most new jobs in the last 30 years. He cited five key elements of startup Mark Fogg (’79) success: serial entrepreneurial leadership, connectedness, corporate assistance, talent, and government support (not leadership). An overview of the initiative was provided by the chairs of Startup Colorado: Brad Feld, managing director of Foundry Group; Jan Alumnus Helps Organize Horsfall, president and chief executive officer of Gelazzi, Inc.; and Phil Pro Bono Clinic for Colorado Vets Weiser, dean of the University of Colorado Law School and executive Creating a pro bono clinic called Colorado Lawyers for Colorado director of Silicon Flatirons Center. Feld reiterated the importance of Veterans involved the minds of many dedicated lawyers. Mark Fogg entrepreneurs leading entrepreneurs and the need to engage across the (’79), who helped in the collaborative endeavor, was among them. full range of activities, from mentorship to working together. Weiser Fogg, who was recently named general counsel of COPIC, a med- laid out the ambitious goals for Startup Colorado’s first year and re- ical liability insurance provider, is president-elect of the Colorado emphasized the importance of serial entrepreneurial leadership. And Bar Association (CBA). Horsfall wrapped up the discussion by again pleading for entrepre- The CBA worked with Chief Justice Michael Bender to spear- neurs to reach out and help each other because “they all have one thing head the Colorado Lawyers for Colorado Veterans program. Mod- in common—they want to get things done.” eled after a similar program in Texas, its purpose is to provide free The event proceeded with various entrepreneurs sharing their ex- legal assistance to discharged veterans. periences and offering advice to those in attendance who were looking Offering advice is the first step, and many cases are usually handled to start businesses of their own. Speakers included Alexander White, on the spot, Fogg said. “You can either get the issue resolved for the co-founder and chief executive officer of Next Big Sound, Inc.; Dave person that day, by just giving them a strategy, or refer them on to an Wright, founder and chief executive officer of Solidfire; and Yoav 8 existing organization, to get them plugged into the right program.” Lurie, founder and chief executive officer of Simple Energy. Fogg was instrumental in recruiting 24 law students from Colo- Colorado Law alumna Libby Cook (’82), a successful entrepre- rado Law and the University of Denver to offer counsel during the neur, also spoke at the event. Cook is the founder, president, and di- first clinic, which was held November 11, 2011. Fogg said most vet- rector of Philanthropiece, and talked to the crowd about her efforts erans were seeking advice on consumer and domestic relation issues. to mentor upcoming entrepreneurs. “We served about 70 veterans,” he said of the first clinic. “We To close, Aneesh Chopra delivered a rousing address about how also coordinated two clinics in Colorado Springs and Fort Collins.” the government can support entrepreneurs with energy and excite- The first clinic was successful in drawing two special guests— ment. Chopra said entrepreneurs have the guts and perseverance to Sen. Michael Bennet and a U.S. Army major general. solve the vital issues in healthcare, energy, and education. At the Fogg and the CBA share an ambitious strategy for the program core of the government’s efforts, Chopra said, is the liberation of and are planning to organize clinics throughout the state. It’s not a data. The government is confident that releasing data on home en- far stretch, considering the number of people who attended and are ergy use, textbook pricing, and healthcare will lead to innovation by willing to help. entrepreneurs, who are in the best position to make use of it in “We were also blessed to have great program chairs—attorneys meaningful ways. Representing the government position as a hum- Ben Currier and John Uaught,” Fogg said. ble servant of entrepreneurs, Chopra closed with a bow and a prom- ■ Fogg said it’s a program that was long overdue. ise to remain “at your service.” “They were all very appreciative,” he said about the veterans at By Nick Venetz, Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2014 the first clinic. “That’s why we like doing it; because they’re always very thankful.” ■ By Esteban Hernandez, University Communications

White House Chief Technology Ofﬁcer Aneesh Chopra 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 9 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Indian Law in Action: Colorado Law and the Native American Rights Fund

he nation’s leading public interest advocacy firm in TAmerican Indian Law is located in Boulder, just about a mile from Colorado Law. Yet the relationship between the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) and the law school is about much more than geographic proximity. The late Dean David H. Getches was NARF’s founding executive director, while Professors Charles Wilkin- son and Richard Collins were early staff attorneys, representing tribes on treaty rights and other cases. Indeed, for 40 years, NARF and Colorado Law have collaborated to provide the very best legal services, research, and attorneys in support of justice for Native Americans. As the American Indian Law Program at Colorado Law continues to develop, our relationship with NARF is becoming more important and central. Today, Don Wharton (’73) and Steven C. Moore (’79) are NARF staff attorneys, while students Daniel Cordalis (’11) and Matt Samelson (’11) and Jacqueline Jacquelyn Jampolsky (’12) have recently served as interns. In 2011, Jampolsky (’12) with Lisa Shellenberger Clinical Professor Jill E. Tompkins collaborated with Wharton on the (’11) and Daniel Cordalis (’11), who are Boarding School Healing Symposium, convening an international now working in the field of Indian Law. and interdisciplinary group of leaders to develop national policy. Moore works with Associate Professor Kristen Carpenter on religious Bowers credits Samelson’s education at Colorado Law as a critical freedom matters involving the sacramental use of peyote and protec- factor. “Matt’s legal training at Colorado Law has made him a valuable tion of sacred sites. Also in 2011, NARF’s current executive director, asset to NARF,” said Bowers. “He has demonstrated legal skills be- John Echohawk, gave the first Native American Law Students’ yond his years that have provided new insight and direction.” Annual Distinguished Lecture at Colorado Law. Through the fellowship, Samelson is not only serving the com- In addition, the American Indian Law Program at Colorado Law munity, but he’s also receiving high quality legal training at the start recently launched the NARF Post-Graduate Fellowship in American of his career. “The staff and attorneys of NARF have been generous Indian Law. This program enables a recent graduate to provide legal with their time and expertise,” said Matt. “And I’m certain that the services at NARF while serving the American Indian Law Program at time I’ve spent learning from them will make me a better attorney.” the law school. Amy Bowers, NARF staff attorney, explains: “We were In partnership with the Native American Rights Fund, the very pleased to continue our historic relationship with Colorado Law American Indian Law Program will continue to pursue its historic by offering a fellowship to Matt Samelson (’11), a recent CU law grad- legacy of lawyering, education, and service far into the future. ■ uate with an extensive background in Indian law.” 9 As Samelson describes it, the fellowship has allowed him to pursue his dream job. “Whether delving into the history of federal reserved By Kristen Carpenter, Associate Dean for Faculty Development and water rights and its applicability to groundwater rights, supporting Associate Professor of Law NARF’s work with tribal education departments, or applying the nitty-gritty of federal rules of civil procedures, the work has been challenging and rewarding.”

STUDENTS AND FACULTY: ENGAGEMENT IN AMERICAN INDIAN LAW NALSA: Feeding Hearts and Minds. Siletz Tribal History. For five years the Native American Law Students Association At the request of the Siletz tribe of Ore- (NALSA) has collaborated with Oyate, an organization of Native gon, Professor Charles Wilkinson spent American undergraduates, to host the Annual Harvest Feast. This five years researching and writing The Peo- public event brings the local Native community together to share ple Are Dancing Again: The Siletz Tribe Of food, family and culture. The event in 2011 was particularly exciting Western Oregon. The very first history of the with local artisans sharing their crafts, a performance by the Lone Siletz people, Wilkinson’s book is in many Wolf Drum Group, and a winter clothing drive co-sponsored by the ways the history of many Indian tribes: a story Native American Rights Fund for the Pine Ridge reservation. of heartache, perseverance, survival, and revival. NALSA President Jacqueline Jampolsky (’12) reports that the Yet Wilkinson also tells the distinct story of the group “amassed enough clothes to fill a mid-sized SUV.” Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, 27 tribes speaking at least 10 languages, who were brought together on the Oregon Coast through federal government treaties. With seven students serving as research assistants, Wilkinson’s research is based on archival work and interviews with American Indian Law, continued on page 42 505650 CU AMI TXT8b 3/15/12 10:48 AM Page 10 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Clinical Education: Preparing Students for Wise Legal Practice

linical legal education is a longstanding Colorado CLaw School tradition and an integral component of the Professor school’s curriculum. The school has developed path-breaking Norman approaches to experiential education by going beyond what tradi- Aaronson tional law clinics and courses offer. This dedication has earned the school a reputation for excellence in preparing students for wise practice, innovative services in spe- cialized areas of the law, and quality representation for low-income or underserved individuals or organizations. Providing students with a live laboratory in which to apply their legal knowledge helps prepare them for the challenges of legal practice, while providing the community with much-needed legal services. Handling actual cases is one way to help students combine legal theory and legal practice. Under the supervision of clinical faculty, students represent clients in civil courts, criminal courts, tribal courts, legislatures, Working in the Family Law Clinic offers students the opportu- agencies, and boardrooms. Each setting offers opportunities for stu- nity to provide legal services to low-income Coloradans who need dents to take primary responsibility for understanding their clients’ help with family law matters such as divorces, child support, and goals, advising them on possible outcomes and consequences, and issues related to parenting time. working to represent their interests and advocating for their rights. Students in the Juvenile Law Clinic represent youth or parents in Deborah Cantrell, director of clinical programs and associate cases involving abuse and neglect. Students also work with school professor of law, encourages Colorado Law students to include a districts on truancy matters. clinic experience as part of their course work. The Natural Resources Clinic offers students an opportunity to “There are a couple of key goals we want students to take away work on cases aimed at protecting the natural resources of the from the clinics,” she said. “The first is to get in-depth experience in Rocky Mountain region. Students represent public interest clients what it means to problem-solve in innovative and creative ways. To- in matters involving vulnerable wildlife species, oil and gas drilling day, being a good lawyer means that you have to be able to think on public lands, coal mining, air pollution, and climate change. through the situation a client is facing along many dimensions, both The Samuelson-Glushko Technology Law and Policy Clinic is legal and non-legal. one of a few clinics in the nation that specializes in high-tech policy 10 “The other goal is to embrace the school’s larger mission of pub- advocacy. Students advocate in the public interest concerning tech- lic service and public interest work,” said Cantrell, “by providing nology issues in front of regulatory entities, courts, legislatures, and services for folks who otherwise wouldn’t have access to lawyers.” standard-setting bodies. Colorado Law offers a varied program of clinical experiences that The clinics offer students a wide range of experience, including enable students to work with clients on actual legal matters or on chances to interview and counsel clients, investigate facts, conduct public interest policy. Starting in their second year, students may legal research, negotiate, draft documents, and appear in court or in enroll in any of the 10 clinics that cover a variety of substantive front of administrative law judges. Students become proactive par- disciplines and methods of legal practice. ticipants in the learning process when they learn by doing. For example, the American Indian Law Clinic, one of the first of “Students get to see people in the clinics who are at their best and its kind in the United States, provides legal assistance on matters in- at their most challenged,” said Cantrell. “For example, in the Entre- cluding tribal sovereignty, child welfare, preservation of tribal iden- preneurial Law Clinic it’s all about clients’ hopes and dreams in start- tity, employment discrimination, public benefits, and preservation ing up a business venture. But in the Criminal Defense Clinics, clients of Native American lands. are experiencing one of the worst times in their lives. Students learn In the Appellate Advocacy Clinic, students are responsible for how to take what comes with a client, whether good news or tough completing an appellate brief for a criminal case currently on appeal news, and to help the client navigate through those circumstances.” in the Colorado Supreme Court of the Colorado Court of Appeals In addition to clinics, Colorado Law offers other experiential and for attending the oral argument. learning classes throughout the curriculum that encourage students Students in the Civil Practice Clinic represent low-income to observe and engage with some aspect of law, whether it unfolds in clients in family law, social security disability appeals, and immigra- a courtroom, boardroom, legislature, or on the street. The idea is tion asylum cases. that students will integrate what they’ve observed in action with Two versions of the Criminal Defense Clinic are offered. One fo- what they’ve learned in class. cuses on intersecting issues of criminal and immigration law. The “As a new lawyer you often learn best if you get to try it yourself,” other clinic focuses on criminal law and claims of innocence. said Cantrell. “We ask students to step up and actively participate in Students in the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic work with local en- problem solving as a way to introduce them to the main challenge trepreneurs, providing transactional legal services for the formation they’ll encounter in their career.” ■ and development of startups in Colorado. By Kenna Bruner, University Communications 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 11 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Raising the Transactional IQ at Colorado Law

xperiential learning is an essential component of the cur- MBA students make up the other third. “VC focuses on common Ericulum at Colorado Law, affording students the ability to trans- problems and solutions in the world of entrepreneurial finance,” late theory into practice. Through a number of unique curricular Bernthal said. “If we do our job right, we provide students a coher- and auxiliary opportunities to increase their transactional intelligence, ent framework for thinking about incentives and deal structure that Colorado Law students graduate with tangible, practical knowledge will be transferable into many contexts after school.” that provides direct value to future employers and clients. The transactional curriculum prepares students for an aspect of Among these opportunities, Colorado Law offers courses with a practice that many law schools ignore. “Many of our graduates will rare focus on creating value in deals. Some of these classes include never set foot in a courtroom,” Fleischer explained. “Law schools do Deals, Legal Negotiation, and Venture Capital. These advanced a good job of teaching you how to think like a lawyer. Here, we also classes build upon Colorado Law’s strong foundation of corporate law, teach you how to think like a deal lawyer.” tax, and intellectual property offerings. As a result, the current cur- Beyond specific transaction-focused classes, transactional intelli- riculum is raising the transactional IQ of Colorado Law graduates. gence is gained also through Colorado Law’s cross-disciplinary of- In the Deals class, Associate Professor Victor Fleischer brings ferings. For example, business students and law students can take corporate transactions into the classroom. The course teaches stu- courses in each other’s discipline, facilitating an intellectual cross dents to identify common problems of information costs, strategic pollination that increases the skills and knowledge needed to work behavior, and other barriers to contracting, and it gives them a “tool in business settings. kit” of potential contractual solutions. While grounded in academic Colorado Law has become a hub for a thriving and dynamic en- theory, the course provides a useful overview of what deal lawyers trepreneurial community, creating rich opportunities for students to actually do. “Law students should not graduate without having read gain hands-on experience with transactional law, especially those seek- some actual contracts,” Fleischer noted. ing the Entrepreneurial Law Certificate, which is awarded to students Associate Professor Scott Peppet teaches students how to move who complete targeted transaction-side course work. Other opportu- past traditional notions of sales techniques and haggling in his Legal nities to raise students’ transactional intelligence come from partici- Negotiation course. His course work focuses on aligning interests pating in the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic (ELC). The ELC offers a and taking advantage of the unique skills and resources on both high-level capstone course where law students put their learning into sides to create value in transactions. Students gain expertise in transaction by working on the legal issues of early stage entrepreneurs. In actional practice by participating in simulated negotiations multiple addition, for the summer ELC led by Adjunct Professor Mike Platte, times per week for a semester. students counsel clients for the prominent startup accelerator Tech- In the Venture Capital (VC) class, Associate Professor Brad Stars, giving students high-level transactional practice. Colorado Law Bernthal and Adjunct Professor Jason Mendelson explore the over- also sends a team to a national transactional law “meet” where students lap of law, entrepreneurship, and venture capital finance, and how compete against teams from all over the nation. each discipline can help solve problems. As managing director at As a result of these rigorous and hands-on experiential learning Foundry Group, a Boulder-based venture capital firm, Mendelson opportunities, these graduates of Colorado Law have gained brings a practical perspective into the classroom that challenges stu- mission-critical skills that help them thrive in the practice of dents to think about the real-life consequences of the material he transactional law. ■ 11 teaches. Law students make up two-thirds of the VC class, and By David Cline, Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2012

Sarah Abelson (3L) and Professor Brad Bernthal (’01) 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 12 ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT Alumni Events

Class of 2006 Happy Hour, October 2011

Class of 1986 Reunion, October 2011

Dedication of Edward C. King Suite, December 2011

Jazz and Cocktail Reception, October 2011

Class of 2011 December Commencement Dedication of Edward C. King Suite, Bob Kapelke, December 2011 December 2011 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 13 ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT Honoring Alumni and Law Legends

ecently Colorado Law began honoring some of its Rmost impressive alumni with an Alum of the Month profile in Law Points, the school’s monthly e-newsletter. In addition, the school has been honoring prestigious departed alumni with monthly Legend of the Month profiles. Colorado Law Alumni of the Month NOVEMBER 2011: BILL LEONE (’81) JANUARY 2012: JAN STEIERT (’78) Bill Leone has an impressive Jan Steiert has blessed the Colo- record of achievement as both a rado Law community with her trial lawyer and as a public ser- sterling reputation as a natural re- vant. A former partner at Cooley sources lawyer and her continued LLP and Faegre LLP, he now is commitment to being one of our head of litigation and a partner most engaged and active alums. in Fulbright & Jaworski LLP’s Steiert worked at Holme Roberts Denver office. His practice fo- and Owens as a natural resources cuses on white-collar crime, gov- lawyer for 28 years before becom- ernment investigations and ing the vice president and general enforcement, and securities liti- counsel of Electrum Ltd. She has gation and enforcement actions. been wonderfully dedicated to the As a leading trial lawyer in Colo- law school, serving as a member rado, he has tried over 50 cases to of the Law Alumni Board for verdict before judges, juries, and seven years and chair of the board arbitrators. Leone is the epitome from 2010 to 2011. She also has of an engaged alum who is dedi- been a member of the Natural Re- cated to supporting Colorado Law and its students. He donates time sources Law Center Advisory Board where she worked closely with to the Career Development Office, counseling students about job pos- Karin Sheldon, David Getches, Marvin Wolfe, and others to help sibilities and career options. His leadership role for his 30th reunion shape one of Colorado Law’s crown jewels. was paramount in raising money for his class’s gift. He also serves as a member of the advisory board for the law school’s Energy Innovation FEBRUARY 2012: MICHAEL MCCARTHY (’75) Initiative. Since Michael McCarthy’s time at Colorado Law, where he served on DECEMBER 2011: LIBBY COOK (’82) the editorial board of the Law Re- 13 Libby Cook’s work as an entrepre- view, he has demonstrated the neur and philanthropist has estab- principles of an engaged leader lished her as a businesswoman within both the legal and broader who recognizes the importance of community. His litigation-focused combining sustainability with so- career began right out of law cial responsibility. Cook launched school with the small Denver firm her career in the grocery business of Conover, McClearn & Hep- in 1984 with the purchase of a few penstall, where he eventually be- small neighborhood stores with came a partner and developed a partners Randy Clapp and Mike civil trial and commercial litiga- Gilliland. The success of those tion practice. In 1988, he joined stores generated the capital neces- Faegre & Benson (now Faegre sary to open the first Wild Oats Baker Daniels), where he has had a Market, originally called French varied and robust career working Market. Over the following 17 on litigation projects that range years, Cook helped grow Wild from defending insurance companies against class action suits to Oats to become the second largest defending Xcel Energy against a $70 million construction contractor natural foods retailer with over 100 stores in the United States and claim. He remains personally involved with the law school as a mem- Canada and over $1 billion in annual sales. Cook retired from Wild Oats ber of the Law Alumni Board. Equally impressive are McCarthy’s in 2001 and went on to become co-founder and president of Sunflower accomplishments through his pro bono work. Early in his career—in Markets, a grocery store concept offering low cost, locally sourced natu- a case that worked its way up to the Colorado Supreme Court—he ral foods in a farmer’s market format. Today Sunflower Markets operates helped prevent the issuance of a mining permit in Eldorado Canyon. 35 stores in the western United States. Cook is the founder, president, More recently, he joined together with partners from Arnold & Porter and director of The Philanthropiece Foundation, which focuses on sus- to represent parents and students challenging the Douglas County tainable community development in North and Latin America. voucher program, winning a preliminary and permanent injunction for them. In addition, McCarthy spent 10 years on the board of the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless. 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 14 ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT Colorado Law Legends of the Month

DECEMBER 2011: LUIS ROVIRA (’50) War I and as a lieutenant colonel in World War II. For his service he was awarded the Legion of Merit, the Order of the Crown of Italy, and the English King’s Commendation. Upon arriving at Colorado Law, King immediately set about developing the school’s academic reputation. It was his leadership that brought distinguished professors such as Austin Scott Jr., Clyde Martz, Homer Clark, Howard Klemme, and Court Peterson to the school. In addition, King was well known for his warm and caring attitude and his dedication to his students.

FEBRUARY 2012: WILEY B. RUTLEDGE

The legacy of Wiley B. Rutledge extends well beyond his advocacy for individual constitutional rights during his brief, but active, Throughout his career Luis Rovira was dedicated to improving the six years as an associate jus- legal system. He helped create strong alternative dispute resolution tice of the United States programs in 16 counties across the state. Even after stepping down Supreme Court in the New from the Supreme Court, he served on the Court of Appeals and Deal Era. He was a hard- also provided arbitration services. Even today, through the Justice working high school teacher, Luis Rovira Scholarship for Outstanding Constitutional Law, a ﬁrm but fair law professor Rovira’s support continues to provide assistance to students inter- and dean, a well-respected ested in following his tradition of forward-thinking civil rights ad- jurist, and a devoted hus- vocacy. His impact on Colorado and on the law school will band and father to three chil- continue. dren. After earning his law degree from Colorado Law in 1922, Rutledge spent two JANUARY 2012: EDWARD C. KING years in private practice at a Boulder law ﬁrm, Hutchinson Black and Cook, before accepting a professorship at Colorado Law in 1924. Two years later, he accepted a professorship at Washington University Law School in St. Louis, later serving there as dean from 14 1931 to 1935. The following four years, he served as the University of Iowa Law School dean. He strengthened curriculum, raised admission standards, revived the teaching of professional responsibility, and established a clinic providing legal services to the poor. His students regarded him as a favorite professor; a hard, but fair grader; and an approachable, yet brilliant lecturer.

To read more about the Colorado Law Alumni and Legends of the Month, please visit www.colorado.edu/law. We appreciate your suggestions of future honorees. To recommend an Alum or Legend of the Month, please email [email protected].

Edward King served as the dean of the University of Colorado Law School from 1939 to 1964. King is the longest tenured dean in the history of Colorado Law. Before becoming dean of the school, King practiced law in Denver and served as a ﬁrst lieutenant in World 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 15 ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT

Recent Alumni Network: New Group Established to Connect Graduates of the Last Decade

Recent Alumni Network, new for Colorado Law this Monday, March 12, 4:00–5:30 p.m. Aspring, affords graduates since 2001 with myriad opportuni- Reilly Pozner | 1900 16th Street, Suite 1700 | Denver ties to stay connected with alumni and Colorado Law. For an Mentoring & Training in a New Legal Environment annual membership fee of $10, members of this network will bene- Roxanne Jensen, Senior Partner, Catapult Growth Partners fit from free CLEs offered by Colorado Law, happy hours and social Monday, April 9, 4:00–5:30 p.m. events, mentoring opportunities with our students, and career net- Reilly Pozner | 1900 16th Street, Suite 1700 | Denver working. For more information, contact Katy Brown, director of Common Mistakes to Learn From alumni relations: [email protected] or 303-710-5335. Mark Fogg, General Counsel, COPIC Amy C. DeVan, Assistant Regulation Counsel, Office of Attorney Hot Topic CLE Series Regulation Counsel In an effort to better serve the needs of our alumni and help them Monday, May 14, 3:00–4:30 p.m. navigate the ever-evolving nature of the legal profession, Colorado DISH Network | 9601 S. Meridian Blvd. | Englewood Understanding and Managing the Risks and Opportunities of Elec- Law is hosting monthly CLEs that are designed to keep our alumni tronic Discovery on the cutting edge of the legal field. Stanton Dodge, EVP & General Counsel, DISH Network The CLEs will be in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins, Jonathan Redgrave, Partner, Redgrave LLP and will feature talks by distinguished academics, legal professionals, and entrepreneurs. Each talk will be insightful and informative in ways Monday, June 25, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. 15 that will help our alumni do their jobs more effectively and efficiently. Reilly Pozner | 1900 16th Street, Suite 1700 | Denver Roundup of The Supreme Court’s October 2011 Term CLEs will cost $10 for Colorado Law alumni, and will be free of Melissa Hart, Associate Professor, Colorado Law charge for any alumni who are a part of our new Recent Alumni Net- Eric Olson, Partner, Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP work. We hope that you will join us for as many sessions as you can. Detailed information and the schedule for July–December 2012 is available at www.colorado.edu/law/alumdev/cle.

PRONET: Help Students Gain a Competitive Edge on Their Career Search ProNet, Colorado Law’s new online professional network, links students to alumni who are willing to share career advice and insight, and help students build their relationship portfolios.

How to Register After completing the ProNet registration form, your profile will be vis- ible to current students and Colorado Law alums. You will be identified • If you already have an active CDOnline account, register for ProNet by as an alumni resource (not a prospective employer) for those wanting to using your Colorado Law email address and password at https:// obtain advice and information about career options in your field or law-colorado-csm.symplicity.com/students. If you can’t remember geographic location. your password or you don’t have a CDOnline account, please contact Annie Wills at [email protected]. How to Use CDOnline • Once logged in, click on the “Profile” section, then the “Professional • Search the “Networking” section of CDOnline to find fellow alums Network” tab. registered on ProNet. • Complete the brief ProNet registration form, making sure to note • Explore the “Jobs” section for current openings. your “Active” status. • Upload your résumé in the “Documents” section by clicking “Add • The registration form includes an “Additional Activities” section New.” where you can indicate your willingness to engage with Colorado You may also call Annie Wills at 303-492-8651 for ProNet registration Law students in specific ways, including mock interviews, résumé assistance or if you have questions. review, and panel discussions. 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 16 DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER Lessons Learned: Practitioners Involved in Exciting Issues Share Tricks and Tips of the Trade

class taught by a professor nicknamed “Preston Bringing practitioners into the classroom also happens through Athe Enforcer” may have seemed a bit intimidating, but for guest lectures and visits, such as personal injury and products liabil- the students in his Telecommunications Law and Policy ity attorney Bill Marler’s visit with Professor Alexia Marks’s first-year class, Preston Padden’s many experiences in business added a Torts students and her Food Law and Policy class. Marler, of Marler unique and informative dimension to the curriculum. The unique Clark LLP, PS in Seattle, discussed the evidentiary realities of prov- perspective of someone who lives and breathes the subject matter ing a foodborne illness case, helping students apply the legal theory provides a valuable supplement to a solid theoretical foundation. of negligence and product liability learned in the classroom through More than ever before, students have a smorgasbord of learning op- real-world experiences and factual examples. In a discussion ill- portunities that create a well-rounded legal education and a recipe suited for the weak of stomach, Marler discussed many past food for success in the workforce. poisoning claims and explained that plaintiffs’ attorneys rely on sci- In the fall of 2010, Padden, a longtime communications executive, entifically determined incubation periods, health department inves- joined the law school as an adjunct professor and senior fellow with the tigations, health inspection reports and violations, medical records, Silicon Flatirons Center. His experience in business and communica- and lab tests to prove them. tions is vast, including roles of vice president of government relations Food science also supplied educational fodder for Professor Andy for Walt Disney Co., chairman and chief executive officer of American Hartman’s fall 2011 trademark class on false and misleading advertis- Sky Broadcasting (ASkyB), a satellite television joint venture between ing, which drew attendees from the Boulder community when at- News Corporation and MCI, and president of telecommunications torneys John Burlingame and Adam Fox of Squire Sanders (US) and television for News Corporation. Nicknamed “Preston the En- LLP argued that producers of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) forcer” early in his career for his aggressive style, he now co-teaches violate false advertising laws, among others, by identifying their Telecommunications Law and Policy at the law school with another product as “corn sugar.” The debate between table sugar and high adjunct professor and communications expert, Ken Fellman. fructose corn syrup producers is ongoing and very relevant to the “This is an amazing time for telecom law,” Padden said, “because health-conscious Boulder community. HFCS producers like there is a new development every day.” Calling himself the class- Archer-Daniels-Midland and Cargill are attempting to change pub- room “clipping service,” Padden said that he frequently sends stu- lic opinion about their product by likening it to corn sugar. Others dents popular press and trade journal articles on regulatory and consider HFCS to be unnatural and more harmful than table sugar, policy issues raised in class. Recent examples included the Comcast- and some companies using the product have switched to other NBC merger in 2010, and the proposed AT&T acquisition of sweeteners. Using this real-world example of a false advertising T-Mobile, both providing application for in-class discussions on claim, students probed the factual elements and legal allegations of 16 communications regulatory theory. One class meeting was resched- the case, reinforcing the doctrinal theory of the topic. ■ uled so students could learn about the tension between federal and By Therese Kerfoot, Research Fellow, Silicon Flatirons Center local regulatory authorities from co-professor Ken Fellman, who was called to speak before the Federal Communications Commis- sion the day of the scheduled discussion. Padden also invites his former colleagues into the classroom to discuss their experiences and juxtapose them with the course read- ings (from Dean Phil Weiser’s casebook). Past speakers have included Brian Hendricks of Nokia-Siemens Networks; Morgan O’Brien, co-founder of Nextel Communications; and Tim Winter, former executive at NBC and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) and current president of the Parents Television Counsel. Each one brought a unique perspective because they played a part in developing elements of the current telecom environment. Hendricks discussed the politics around passage of the recent spectrum allocation legislation, explaining which interest groups were successful in advocating their positions and why. For the class discussion on public safety networks, O’Brien explained the difficulties in imple- menting nationwide interoperable networks for first responders. And Winter explained the Parents Television Counsel’s position on FCC v. Fox Television Stations, the broadcast indecency case currently pending before the United States Supreme Court. Tying the experience together with foundational legal skills, the students then wrote a brief on the issue to a Supreme Court justice of their choosing. They will each get the opportunity to see how they would have fared when the Professor Preston Padden Supreme Court passes down its ruling this year. 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 17 DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER What it Takes to Be Marketable: Recent Graduates Comment aw school graduates today face La legal employment market that has fundamentally changed in the last 10 years. The recession has caused more than a simple contraction in the number of jobs available; it also has caused a shift in where new lawyers begin their careers. While in the past a good number of law students graduated and studied for the bar exam knowing they had an entry-level position waiting for them with the promise of on-the-job training, today’s new lawyers are expected to begin their first job ready to practice. And, as many of these jobs are found in small and mid-sized firms without set hiring plans, graduates must be adept at networking and creating their own opportunities. Preparing students to hit the ground running is not a new concept to Colorado Law, which has been ahead of many top-tier schools in offering a robust experiential relationships with the attorneys who worked there. DeFazio says those learning program designed to teach practical skills intended to com- attorneys encouraged her to attend functions with the Plaintiff Em- plement and enhance the more traditional case-based classes. One ployment Law Association (PELA), where she networked with practi- of the cornerstones of Colorado Law’s experiential learning offerings tioners in her area of interest. She also noted that they were the ones to is the Clinical Education Program, which is distinctive for its alert her to Lichtenstein’s search for a new associate. longevity (established in 1948) and for its breadth of practice areas The networking experience she gained through PELA and other (nine separate clinics covering litigation, public policy, and transac- bar association events also helped DeFazio see—and present—her- tional work, most of which are unified as a single “law firm”). self as a professional with marketable skills and experiences. “While When 2011 graduate Ariel DeFazio interviewed with David conducting my job search, I felt comfortable speaking with attor- Lichtenstein, the solo practitioner who ultimately hired her as an neys at all levels and being proactive about telling them, ‘Hey, I’m associate in his practice, it didn’t take long for the discussion to turn looking for a job. Can you help me?’” to DeFazio’s clinic experience. Fellow 2011 grad Halleh Tabrizi echoes DeFazio’s sentiments re- 17 “David’s wife is a judge in Denver juvenile court, and I had my garding the competitive edge she gained at Colorado Law. Tabrizi, American Indian clinic experience listed on my résumé. So, of course, who is an associate at the Martin Law Firm, says both faculty and he asked whether I had done any cases with her,” DeFazio recalled. staff encouraged her to build a portfolio of experiences upon which “One of David’s reference checks after my interview was with his wife, she could draw as a new attorney. who said I had impressed her. Before the interview I had no idea of “I took a summer job at one of the best family law firms in the that connection, but I know that it helped me get the job.” area knowing that they only bring in associates with several years of Now handling a plaintiff-side employment caseload in Lichten- experience,” Tabrizi said. “So I knew that I wasn’t going to come out stein’s firm, DeFazio says she can’t imagine how difficult it would of it with a job offer after graduation. But I also knew it was a fan- have been for her to make the transition to practice without her tastic opportunity to work with and learn from really great attor- clinic experience. “I chose the American Indian clinic because I neys, so it was worth it.” wanted to do compelling work where I could have lots of client con- As with DeFazio, Tabrizi’s willingness to be flexible and take ad- tact and go to court. Those experiences gave me confidence that I vantage of a variety of opportunities resulted in her securing a job could interview and advise a client,” she said. “I still have a lot to she loves in her chosen area of practice. In this tough job market, learn as a new attorney, but I feel like I really had an advantage when Tabrizi says she feels fortunate to have graduated with so much it came to the basics.” practical experience, as well as the savvy to market that experience in DeFazio credits the varied experiences she took advantage of the job market. while at Colorado Law for helping her find a job she loves in a chal- “Through my internships and clinic experience I learned so much lenging job market. For example, when the Denver office of Equal about how to be an attorney. And the people I met through those ac- Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sought legal tivities encouraged me to get out there and meet other attorneys,” interns for the summer of 2010, De Fazio applied and accepted an Tabrizi said. “By the time I graduated, I felt confident that I had a lot offer for an unpaid summer job following her 2L year. to offer to potential employers and that confidence helped me “It was difficult not earning any money during the summer, but get my job. I know I’ll be learning for the rest of my career, but my main concern was gaining both experience and connections in Colorado Law gave me a great foundation on which to build.” ■ the legal community,” she said. The strategy paid off. Not only did DeFazio gain valuable practical By Jennifer Winslow, Director of Private Sector and Judicial Clerkships, experience assisting with EEOC litigation, she also forged professional Career Development Office 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 18 DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER Why and How to Be Intentional in Your Career By Whiting Dimock Leary (’96), Senior Assistant Dean of Students

s law students, most of us did not learn about career Consider the following goal-setting exercises: management or career design. To be sure, some students took A 1. State your goal, positively and specifically, with a time frame. a more proactive approach to their careers than others. For To set a “smart” goal, make sure your goal is: most, however, the ideas of (1) envisioning a fulfilling career that meets • Specific, stating exactly what you will do; a person’s goals, fits with his/her life, and satisfies financial requirements, and (2) actively making decisions and taking actions intended • Measurable, so that you will know when you have achieved it; to realize that career vision, were not ideas discussed regularly. Further, • Action-oriented, stating a behavior that you will do or a result in the current economy, there is a common misconception that figur- that you will accomplish; ing out what you want to do is a luxury and that you just need to get • Realistic, so that you can achieve it (if you tend to bite off “a job, any job” or “take what you can get.” It is indeed the case that more than you can chew when it comes to setting goals, find our graduates need to be flexible and willing to compromise on the a way to divide the first goal that comes to mind in half—or ideal. But at the same time, our graduates should be creative about allow yourself twice as much time to achieve it); and what opportunities might be available and pursue them purposefully. • Time-specific, giving yourself a deadline. At Colorado Law, we are changing the traditional mindset and begin talking to students from day one about actively managing their ca- For example: I will develop my professional network by attending networking events, reaching out to people for informational inter- reers, engaging in deliberate thought about what kinds of lawyers and views, following up on leads and introductions, and meeting at least professionals they want to be, exposing them to different areas of the law one new professional contact per week so that I have at least 52 and practice settings, and building a portfolio of skills and experiences new contacts by the end of the year. that will help prepare them to add value immediately. For our alumni, 2. Articulate why the goal is important to you. this article offers a brief overview of the mindset that underlies our ca- What will accomplishing this enable you to do? reer work with students and one tool for intentional career design. For example: Accomplishing this goal will enhance my reputation in For those of you who have a fulfilling career that fits with your life the field, provide me with resources for brainstorming solutions to dif- and meets your financial needs, the chances are very strong that this ficult questions, and help me develop business connections and/or reflects purposeful decision making on your part—and not mere find jobs in the future. I also will feel relieved because this is something chance and luck. For those of you who said “ha!” as you read that last I have been meaning to do for many years now. sentence, you may be more familiar with the opposite, or absence, of 3. Identify some steps you can take to achieve this goal; attach career design. Whether referred to as “inertia,” “coasting,” or living in deadlines to these action steps. a reactive mode, many lawyers have not managed their careers actively. For example: It is natural to tend to put your career on “cruise control” at • I will join the section of the bar relevant to my practice—this week. times and just glide along the path of least resistance. With endless • I will explore LinkedIn, join groups (including Colorado Law demands on our time and attention, it is hard to resist inertia. Fur- Alumni), and identify one individual who is a friend of a friend and 18 ther, many influences in your life may tend to encourage you along ask to be introduced to that person—within two weeks. a particular career path, even if it imposes significant demands and • I will attend six monthly section events and three law school alumni a grueling lifestyle. Family members’ expectations, fear of the un- events this year, including one this month. known, the desire not to waste what you have invested in your cur- • I will introduce myself to one person at each event and follow up rent practice, or perhaps the mindset that “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix with that person. it” all may encourage you to pursue or stay on a particular path. 4. Think about what may have tripped you up or stopped you from However, you likely spend the majority of your waking hours at pursuing this goal in the past, including habits and ways of think- work, and you are the only one who can make sure that those hours ing, such as perfectionism or procrastination. What challenges contribute to your personal career satisfaction. Only you truly know could come up? How could you overcome these challenges? For what work you enjoy; only you can establish your definition of suc- example: cess; and only you can take the steps needed to achieve it. Further, • Obstacle/Challenge: in these uncertain times, with expectations of efficiency, productiv- I don’t like going to events alone ity, and value increasing, managing your career proactively may be • Strategy for Overcoming: the only way to ensure that you have positive transition experiences Ask a colleague to go with me that move you in the direction you want to go. • Obstacle/Challenge: Career design is a lifelong process, not a one-time activity. It cen- I don’t like introducing myself to people; I won’t have anything to say ters on the belief that you can influence your career’s direction. It re- • Strategy for Overcoming: quires many skills and behaviors—more than I can discuss in one Practice elevator pitch (brief introduction); have some questions page, so I focus here on one key skill—goal setting. I encourage you to ready to ask people have at most three career goals for the next year. If your goals are not • Obstacle/Challenge: clear, spend a few minutes thinking or writing about your long-term I never follow up with people I meet because I don’t know what to say career vision—the ideal career situation that will fulfill your aspira- • Strategy for Overcoming: tions, fit with your life, and provide sufficient financial remuneration. The imperfect email that you actually send is more effective than With a vision of what you want to achieve in mind, think about the perfect email that you never send. Writing (and proofreading, what steps you need to take to achieve this vision. This is a great of course) something as simple as “It was a pleasure meeting you. time to consult with a mentor or advisor to help generate creative I enjoyed speaking with you about . . . .” can be effective in build- ideas for moving toward your ideal career. Think about what expe- ing a professional relationship. rience you need to have and ways you can get that experience. Intentional, continued on page 41 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 19 Faculty Editorial A Head Start in Training Creative Class Counselors By Brad Bernthal (’01), Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Entrepreneurship Initiative for the Silicon Flatirons Center

There is something potentially oxymoronic—if alliterative—about associated with the public inter- an emerging necessity of legal education. est. But increasingly, the ques- Cultivate creative class counselors. tion is how to train creative class This is a tough terrain for law schools to navigate. Critical thinking counselors while retaining the is the bedrock of legal education. Nothing new there. Outside of Mimi powerful traditional skill set as- Wesson novels, however, “creative” and “legal education” have an un- sociated with the juris doctor. easy co-existence in a world of stare decisis and devotion to citations. Notably, there are encour- You will not find creative class counselor in Colorado Law’s Strategic aging signs that Colorado Law Plan. I made it up. But two perspectives explain why Colorado Law is ahead of the legal academy should be—and already is—training creative class counselors: (1) tech- curve in training creative class nology trends are accelerating automation and commoditization of le- attorneys. A visiting student gal tasks, and (2) amid the shifting legal landscape, creative class described her fall semester ex- counselors will remain valued because they perform highly skilled, perience at Colorado Law in non-routine functions that comprise premium legal work. colorful terms: “You are like First, count me among the “new normal” crowd. The business of the MIT of law schools,” she the legal profession has irreversibly changed. Technology progress observed. Two attributes of cre- destabilizes legacy business models in information industries. Disrup- ative class counselors play to tion in telephony, music, movies, journalism, and other industries is our strengths. Initially, these at- well chronicled. Like each of these industries, legal practice is content- torneys understand creative class individuals—as well as their business and information centric. Advances in technology enable new models of models—and, accordingly, are able to sync the legal tool kit to the legal services and delivery. Fundamental shifts in the legal profession are client’s needs. Richard Florida describes the creative class as individuals unsurprising when law is understood as an information industry expe- who produce meaningful new forms. These are highly skilled individ- riencing the consequences of a technology revolution. uals—scientists, artists, hackers, engineers, entrepreneurs, researchers, Last year, our Silicon Flatirons Center analyzed how technological and others—who innovate and create value. Boulder is an attractive lo- changes affect the legal profession, especially on the transaction law cation for creative class individuals and, notably, Colorado Law is a side, where I teach and conduct research. Our report concluded that le- nerve center where they connect. Law students mingle with the Front gal practice is increasingly (1) automated where possible—transactional Range’s entrepreneurs at the New Tech Meetup held in the Wittemyer legal work that “can be routinized will be routinized”; (2) modular— Courtroom the first Tuesday of each month. Student attorneys in the clients can pull legal functions directly in-house or select different spe- Entrepreneurial Law Clinic help new entrepreneurs start businesses. cialists à la carte across firms for separate legal needs (for example, Other law students get startup experience by joining students across intellectual property at one firm, regulatory needs at another, and cor- campus in CU’s cross-campus entrepreneurship championships, the porate law at still another); (3) decentralized—legal services can be pro- New Venture Challenge (indeed, 3L Josh Pranckun was part of last vided at a distance where client and attorney are not in physical year’s winning team). In short, many students benefit during their time 19 proximity; and (4) outsourced—lower-end and less complicated legal at Colorado Law from substantial interaction with people from non- matters are sent to lower-cost geographic locations, a distributed ap- law backgrounds who help drive innovation. proach made easier because of advances in telecommunications and Additionally, creative class counselors are themselves non-fungible document control technology. If anything, each of these developments insofar as they possess non-routine analytic abilities, judgment, and has accelerated since the report’s issuance a year ago. problem-solving skills. In this respect, creative class lawyers do not just There are salutary elements to the new legal landscape: Technology understand their clients; they mirror their creative class clients insofar trends make talented attorneys far more productive, soul-crushing as they are expert, innovative, and entrepreneurial in their work. Colo- diligence and discovery is more efficient, flatter models of legal services rado Law’s curriculum provides several opportunities for students to are possible, overhead is lower, and transaction costs are reduced. On develop these capabilities. In upper-level business-law oriented the other hand, of course, there are threats and challenges. The flip courses, for example, students build upon the foundations of transac- side of increased individual productivity and automation is a contrac- tional law with advanced course work that focuses on non-routine tion in the number of attorneys needed to complete work. The ability tasks. Students in the Deals class diagram and analyze how attorneys to disaggregate legal projects increases competition and drives down engineer transactions in ways that provide value. The Negotiations margins for some legal work. And, mind numbing or not, diligence course demands that students learn and practice techniques to find and discovery train new attorneys to develop pattern recognition and non-obvious and creative answers on behalf of clients. And Venture better understand their legal domain. On-the-job legal training is Capital students learn to craft solutions to the myriad problems asso- diminished as these tasks are automated. ciated with financing a high-growth business. These legal functions Second, recognition of the new legal landscape leads to a critical ques- are difficult to routinize. They are the skills of creative class counselors. tion: What do these changes mean for law schools and law students? I be- Regulatory practice is another area where creative class counselors lieve we should cultivate creative class counselors. Creative class are needed. On this score, it is notable how Colorado Law prepares counselors are equipped to handle work that is valuable, non-routine, students concerning policy matters ranging from telecommunications and difficult to automate. In other words, they do the work that is not go- to natural resources to energy regulation. Policy-minded students are ing away. Of course this should not be the law school’s only ambition. We encouraged to engage cross-disciplinary perspectives through course must attend to core competencies, including rigorous intellectual train- offerings within and outside the law school that provide exposure to ing, effective communication skills, and promotion of professional values Creative Class Counselors, continued on page 41 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 20 Alumni Editorial Colorado Law: Ahead of the Curve in Preparing Public Interest Lawyers By Scott Melin (’11)

I am a man, a lawyer, and an advocate at Crossroads Safehouse. Most important, the prevail- Crossroads advocates for intimate partner violence survivors in ing law-school-as-business setup Colorado. After volunteering for Crossroads in 2005 and graduating burdens many graduates with from Colorado State University in 2006 as the only undergraduate unbelievable debt, contributing man to earn a Women’s Studies Certificate, I began working for to what the Times calls “the jus- Crossroads’ Bringing Justice Home (BJH) project. BJH provides tice gap,” a glut of lawyers need- federally funded, no-cost, bilingual legal representation to low-in- ing to earn $100,000 to survive, come survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, alongside shocking underrepre- and stalking. sentation of the poor. The situa- At BJH I saw the enormous and often unmet need survivors tion is so dire that, as the Times have for informed and dedicated attorneys, and it was because of reports, “four-fifths of low-in- this that I decided to attend law school. I focused my course work come people have no access to a on domestic violence and other social justice topics. After my first lawyer when they need one,” year, I earned a Women’s Law Caucus Public Interest Fellowship to and as a result, “this year, the support a BJH summer internship. I graduated last May and only World Justice Project put the applied for one job—a BJH attorney. United States dead last among 11 Maybe you’re wondering why I did all that. (After losing eight high-income countries in pro- pounds from the stress of studying for the bar exam, I have at times viding access to civil justice.” wondered that myself.) Like many young people, I see the world That is the bad news, and legal education must take its critics se- burning down around me: climate change and other ecological col- riously or continue risking its relevance and prestige. The good news lapses, genocide, war, and so on for what feels like forever. But the for our students and recent alumni, as I hope my experience shows, work Crossroads has done daily in the Fort Collins community for is that Colorado Law is a step ahead of many of the criticisms. 31 years—for human rights, nonviolence, and gender equity—is First, without Colorado Law’s generous financial assistance, I none of that. It is a reason for hope built in concrete at Crossroads’ couldn’t afford to practice public interest law. On my personal state- world-class new facility. And it is a crucial part of the broader and al- ment when applying to law school I pledged to be a lawyer for inti- ways more urgent struggle for a better and sustainable world. mate partner violence survivors. CU supported my public interest But why law in particular? Because domestic violence is often commitment by paying two-thirds of my tuition, approximately lethal, and legal intervention can save lives. In April 2003, Contem- $60,000. My Women’s Law Caucus fellowship added $3,000. This porary Economic Policy published a report, finding that “while most year, Colorado Law’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program for alumni 20 services provided to help battered women do not impact the likeli- working in public interest law will pay me $6,500, a 16 percent hood of re-abuse, the provision of legal services significantly lowers increase to my nonprofit salary. the incidence of domestic violence.” More than safe housing, more Second, the experiential learning programs at Colorado Law than job skill training to promote self-sufficiency, more than transi- gave me a strong foundation to begin practicing law. In particular, I tional housing, civil legal intervention “significantly lowers the inci- cannot speak highly enough of Professor Deborah Cantrell’s Family dence of domestic violence.” Law Clinic. Professor Cantrell is the best educator I have ever And because law is powerful. Because domestic violence is a pat- known. Her clinic, in addition to preparing me to practice, brought tern of behavior used to gain and maintain power and control over me to life as a law student and convinced me to not drop out after a a current or former intimate partner, ending it requires redistribut- 1L year that held little interest for me. ing power, between survivors and abusers first, but also throughout Finally, the diverse academic opportunities gave me a good under- society, even if that must be done one client and one case at a time. standing of social justice issues and the importance of law as a tool for But why public interest law? Excessive materialism is a false value improving the world. A partial list of courses that contributed to the and socially harmful, but motivates many lawyers and others in our social justice philosophy I try to bring to client representation and pol- society. Thus, justice is expensive and many survivors cannot afford it. icy advocacy for intimate partner violence survivors includes: Profes- Moreover, in financially stable homes, batterers often deprive their sor Ramsey’s excellent Domestic Violence class; Professor Hart’s partners of the funds to afford a lawyer. For all domestic violence sur- excellent Race and American Law class; Jurisprudence, Refugee and vivors and other underserved groups to receive the legal representation Asylum Law; Climate Change; and International Law’s human rights they need, and for a just future with equal access to law, the culture of segment. In many of those classes I read my professors’ scholarship lawyering as first of all a for-profit activity must change. and always found it to be expert, important, and accessible. And so must legal education. The New York Times has published Legal education needs reform, but Colorado Law is ahead of the near weekly criticisms of law schools, revealing what it calls “legal curve, and it is exactly my education that allows me to be a capable education’s assorted perversities”: graduates’ lack of preparation to public interest lawyer. I hope my work contributes to Colorado practice law, faculty members’ often useless (but expensive) scholar- Law’s reputation and to the end of intimate partner violence. ship, and schools’ fraudulent merit scholarship practices, absurd re- For more information on Crossroads Safehouse, visit www. lationship with U.S. News rankings, and sheer inertia and resistance crossroadssafehouse.org. ■ to reform. 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 21 Faculty & Staff Highlights Expanded Career Development Office Supports Students and Alumni

ed by Todd Rogers, assistant dean of career development, Among the CDO’s goals and efforts in support of the overarching LColorado Law’s expanded Career Development Office (CDO) objective of helping every student find fulfilling employment are: includes four additional professionals. Complementing the • Accessibility—Students and alumni can schedule appointments employer outreach efforts of Dean Phil Weiser and Mike Spivey, the online, through email or phone calls, or in person; there also are assistant dean for outreach, Dean Rogers and his team prepare stu- scheduled hours every day when a career expert is available for dents and alumni for the job search, provide access to job opportu- drop-in questions. nities, and coach them on job search strategy. • Collaboration with faculty—Students benefit from the valuable While students (and alumni) may choose to work with any of the networks and expertise of faculty members as the CDO is staff in the CDO, each has an area of specialization. Dean Rogers fo- working closely with faculty to capitalize on opportunities for cuses on small firm opportunities for students and alumni. Karen Tro- students in all sectors. To spur that interaction, Dean Weiser janowski (’04) specializes in emerging, nontraditional, and alternative charged the longstanding Admissions Committee to focus on career opportunities, and works with our most recent graduates. admissions and career services. Alexia McCaskill focuses on public sector employment opportunities, • Data gathering and management—Using an online database and Jennifer Winslow specializes in judicial clerkships and large law that tracks students’ career interests, geographic preferences, firm opportunities. Annie Wills is the program and marketing coordi- and work experience, the CDO contacts individual students nator for the office, and her role includes helping students and alumni who might be interested in the job opportunities that arise and with access to the CDO’s web-based database, CDOnline. introduces students and employers when appropriate. In addition to programs on many career paths and strategies, • Transparency—Additional resources in the office have enabled new programming this year has included: the collection of more thorough employment data. Detailed • JD Pathways Career Conference—The CDO hosted a full-day employment data is available on the web at series of career programs with panels on various types of law www.colorado.edu/law/careers. practice, mock interviews, interview tips, networking tips, and • Expansion of nontraditional opportunities—Our diverse student two networking sessions. More than 60 attorneys attended this body is interested in a broad spectrum of career paths and increas- new event. ing numbers of students seek alternative positions, including • Networking—The CDO hosted multiple networking “how to” those in tax consulting, oil and gas, banking, insurance, and programs, introduced students to attorneys through a speaker higher education. series, and provided students with alumni and other contacts To contact anyone in the CDO, email [email protected] or relevant to their job search. For information on joining call 303-492-8651. ■ ProNet, our online alumni career network, or coming to speak at a career program, email [email protected]. 21

Career Development Ofﬁce Staff: Alexia McCaskill, Annie Wills, Jennifer Winslow, Karen Trojanowski, and Todd Rogers 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 22 Faculty & Staff Highlights Legislation and Regulation: A Curricular Foundation By Ming Hsu Chen, Associate Professor of Law, teaching Legislation and Regulation; Immigration Law and Immigrants’ Rights; and a seminar on law and the social sciences

can the front page of the newspaper and you’ll notice school curriculum. Whereas Sthat statutes regulate everything from mundane everyday af- classes on labor law or environ- fairs to pressing social and economic policies. Responsive to mental law concern a central set this shift in the legal landscape, Colorado Law is part of a pioneer- of cases or statutes in which one ing contingent of law schools requiring a course on Legislation and can become expert, there is no Regulation (Leg Reg) in the first-year curriculum.1 The course, discrete body of law in Leg Reg. taught in fall 2011 for the second year, introduces law students to My students learned about snail statutes and the institutions and processes that make up the modern darters and auto safety while regulatory state. It blends aspects of courses in legislation, adminis- learning about statutory inter- trative law, and statutory interpretation, and supplements the com- pretation; air pollution stan- mon law emphasis in the traditional 1L curriculum. dards while learning about A class like Leg Reg makes explicit what is already implicit in the Chevron deference; and finan- modern law school curriculum, particularly at a place like Colorado cial regulation while learning Law renowned for training environmental and entrepreneurial lawyers: about institutional reform. “We live in an age of statutes.”2 To be sure, traditional first-year courses While students and faculty can- raise statutory and regulatory issues. However, these issues often are un- not be expected to know the in- derstated in order to focus on teaching the substance of contracts or tricacies of every subject area, torts or introducing the case method. As a result, most first-year courses the breadth and range of the course can be intimidating. Moreover, the do not systematically teach the type of law central to upper-division interdisciplinary nature of the subject includes politics and draws heav- courses that constitute the very reason that students enroll in law ily on technical reasoning associated with economics, science, and tech- school. Leg Reg paves the way for these courses by teaching a founda- nology. The experience of other schools indicates that the key is tion of skills for interpreting statutes and providing a context for un- selecting teachers who are specialists in their own right and letting them derstanding the institutions that produce and enforce them. teach core principles in contexts meaningful to them. In keeping with Learning to understand the process that governs statutes requires the Leg Reg working group that recommended the curricular addition, skill, not unlike learning the rules of civil procedure or engaging in the current course “cleaves to the fundamentals.”5 analysis of judicial opinion. However, whereas the latter have be- Preliminary reactions from professors and students demonstrate come hallmarks of the law school curriculum, statutory interpreta- that the struggle of reform is worthwhile. Professor Paul Ohm, for ex- tion and regulation are too often characterized as the subject of ample, relayed the increased sophistication of class discussion in his in- specialty courses in public law. More fundamentally, learning about tellectual property class, and 2L Ashley Boothby lauded the class as legislation and regulation places legal institutions in their broader singularly useful in her summer job in labor law (Ashley hopes even- 22 political context. As University of Southern California Law Profes- tually to work for the National Labor Relations Board and continue to sor Elizabeth Garrett remarked in a symposium on teaching law and utilize the skills she developed in Leg Reg last year). ■ politics, “You’ve got to know how the sausage is made in order to understand the sausage itself.”3 1 Other law schools that have included Legislation and Regulation courses in their first-year curriculum include Columbia, Georgetown, Harvard, New York Univer- Beyond legal education, Leg Reg prepares law students for mod- sity, and Vanderbilt. ern legal practice. The core skills and concepts have broad applica- 2 Antonin Scalia, A Matter of Interpretation: Federal Courts and the Law (1977). tion in students’ future in the legal profession, whether they will Other growing areas of law are also heavily statute-based, including health law, work for the government or for a client regulated by the government immigration law, and finance. 4 3 Elizabeth Garrett, Teaching Law and Politics, 7 NYU Leg and Public Policy 18 (which is to say nearly everyone). Preparing our students for this (2002). changed reality helps ensure that Colorado Law students will have a 4 A recent New York Times article challenging the relevance of legal education in- leg up on others entering the workforce. cludes teaching regulation in its recommendations for effectively preparing cor- Finally, Leg Reg underscores the public mission of our law school. porate lawyers. David Segal, What They Don’t Teach Law Students: Lawyering, New York Times (November 19, 2011). Under the helm of Dean Phil Weiser, Colorado Law has renewed its 5 Report of the Leg Reg Working Group to the Academic and Student Affairs commitment to public service. Mandating Leg Reg broadens the pic- Committee on Leg Reg Course Objectives (April 12, 2010). ture of lawyering for students. Understanding public law is vital to becoming both a better lawyer and an engaged citizen. History shows that change within legal education is hard. Leg Reg is particularly hard because it represents a fundamental revisioning of the enterprise of lawyering and draws together disparate areas of the law 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 23

Bloom Joins Colorado Law Faculty Hart Earns Prestigious Appointment Faculty & Staff Highlights This summer, Colorado Law will Colorado Governor John Hicken- welcome Professor Fred Bloom looper appointed Professor Melissa from Brooklyn Law School. Bloom Hart as the chair of the Colorado Ac- will teach Civil Procedure, Federal cess to Justice Commission on De- Courts, Evidence, and a seminar. cember 23, 2011. The commission’s His scholarship focuses on issues purpose is to ensure that all Colorado of procedure, evidence, and design residents have satisfactory access to in modern federal courts; and has quality justice in any and all civil legal appeared in publications such as matters. Under Hart’s guidance, the the Stanford Law Review, the Uni- commission will develop, coordinate, versity of Chicago Law Review, and and implement policy initiatives that the Cornell Law Review. will eliminate any barriers that might Bloom received his JD from exist between Coloradans and qual- Stanford Law, and served as a clerk ity access to justice. to Judges Marilyn Hall Patel and Sid- This new position will allow Hart ney R. Thomas before entering aca- to continue working on an issue that demia. He has been named teacher she has been very passionate about as the director of the Byron White of the year on four different occasions. Center for the Study of Constitutional Law. The center’s latest Annual Rothgerber Conference centered almost entirely on improving access Bernthal Receives Robert to justice. Planchard Award Colorado Law Welcomes The Boulder Chamber of Com- merce announced on November 3, New Faculty Member 2011, that Colorado Law Associate Professor Jennifer Hendricks will Professor Brad Bernthal received join Colorado Law as a tenured associ- the 2011 Robert Planchard Award. ate professor this coming fall. Hen- He received the award at the 27th dricks is currently teaching at Colorado Annual Esprit Entrepreneur Awards Law this spring as a visiting associate event held at the Omni Interlocken Resort in Broomfield. professor from the University of Ten- The Robert Planchard Award, now in its seventh year, is given annually nessee College of Law where she spe- to someone who demonstrates the characteristics and spirit of the late cializes in gender issues, constitutional Robert W. Planchard, a transactional attorney widely known in Boulder’s en- family law, and federalism. Her most trepreneurial community. recent work has focused on the law’s Bernthal, who received an appointment to the tenure track in Janu- response to sex differences. ary, has accomplished a great deal as the director of the Silicon Flatirons Hendricks received her JD from Center’s Entrepreneurship Initiative (EI). This initiative provides a vital link Harvard Law School in 1998 and her between Colorado Law and the startup community, hosting several im- BA from Swarthmore College in 1993. portant events such as the New Tech Meetup, the Crash Course Series Before entering academia, she clerked 23 for Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurs Unplugged, and roundtable discus- for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals sions concerning innovation policy. In the last year, EI sponsored over 40 and practiced law in Helena, MT. Colorado Law is very excited to welcome entrepreneurial events with more than 6,000 total attendees, launched Hendricks to the faculty. an online Startup Resource Center, co-hosted the White House's Startup America event, and provided legal guidance to 15 startup companies at Colorado Law’s Entrepreneurial Law Clinic. Horowitz Joins Colorado Law as Director of Strategy and Carpenter Publishes Book on Special Projects Indian Civil Rights Colorado Law is pleased to an- Harry Horowitz Professor Kristen Carpenter has nounce that is the published the Indian Civil Rights Act school’s director of special projects. at 40, a new book that examines the In this newly created position, first 40 years of tribal government re- Horowitz will work closely with Dean sponses to the Indian Civil Rights Act Phil Weiser to create and expand on (ICRA), a federal statute addressing innovative programs that bring Colo- civil rights in Indian Country. rado Law’s strengths to a broader au- With contributions from leading dience, raise the profile of the school, scholars including Catharine A. and benefit our core JD program. Mackinnon, Mark D. Rosen, Carole Some of the initial projects Horowitz Goldberg, and others, as well as will focus on are our LLM, summer, first-person testimony from indige- and study abroad programs. nous leaders, this collection pro- Before coming to Colorado Law, vides for the first time a survey and Horowitz served as director of the pro- critical analysis of how Indian tribes fessional development center for interpret and apply ICRA’s provisions Westchester Community College. While there, he helped bring a robust cul- on due process, equal protection, ture of entrepreneurship and innovation to the college. religious freedom, and free speech. Horowitz is a creative and innovative thinker, and the entire Colorado Law team is excited to have him on board. 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 24 Law School News

Therese Kerfoot (’11) and David Mangum (’11)

Fellowships Open Doors for Colorado Law Alumni

oday many Colorado Law graduates and students are Front Range by lowering barriers to building high-growth businesses. Tbecoming increasingly entrepreneurial and enthusiastically Although still in its infancy, it has successfully catalyzed new entrepre- pursuing alternative opportunities rather than traditional le- neurial opportunities and networks in the Denver, Fort Collins, and gal practice. Fellowship opportunities provide students and recent Colorado Springs areas. Mangum strongly supports the SFC’s vision graduates with hands-on experience and wider exposure to both tra- to make the University of Colorado the top public university for en- ditional and alternative uses of a rigorous legal education. The broad trepreneurship in the country and feels privileged to help make an im- range of careers to which fellowships provide exposure includes in- pact on Colorado entrepreneurship through Startup Colorado. ternational water governance, policy center positions, judicial and Mangum considers his position a dream job for his first year out public policy fellowships, and much more. of law school because while it keeps open the possibility of legal po- We profile here three examples of fellowship experiences that our sitions, it also opens the door to interesting positions in business. students and recent graduates have found to be particularly satisfy- “It’s been a fun and educational experience. I think this fellowship ing and beneficial. 3L John Buchanan spent his 2L summer in Bei- has the potential to open some really exciting doors that involve jing, China, working with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) as a both the law and business entrepreneurship in ways that can be very Harrison Fellow, and two recent graduates, David Mangum (’11) and exciting and rewarding,” he said. Therese Kerfoot (’11), are research fellows with the Silicon Flatirons Mangum has learned a lot about project management in develop- Center at the University of Colorado Law School. Many other re- ing and growing the various aspects of Startup Colorado, which has cent graduates spent time in judicial or public service fellowships also allowed him to apply and hone his legal skills. Working with Boul- 24 immediately after graduating. These alumni gained valuable real- der entrepreneurs and mentors like Tim Enwall, founder of Tendril, world experience that will provide them with additional tools to and Paul Berberian, serial entrepreneur and founder of Orbotix, he is steer their careers in unique and creative directions. helping facilitate opportunities for Boulder college students to work in John Buchanan chose a groundbreaking path when he traveled startup companies and help develop new technologies. He also works to China for the summer after his 2L year in order to work on water closely with Dean Phil Weiser, Brad Feld, and Jan Horsefall, the chairs governance issues and create innovative water-resource solutions in of Startup Colorado, and has learned from them. “They all manage so an international context. As the first Harrison Fellow, Buchanan many things and manage them well,” Mangum said. “I learned from worked with the Beijing office of TNC and with TNC employees, the best to be critical, carefully efficient, and very effective—an oppor- government officials, scientists, and academics from Peking Univer- tunity that would have been hard to get anywhere else.” sity to research various legal systems and conservation funding Regardless of which path he decides to pursue after the fellowship, strategies for hydropower, and he helped apply those systems to four the position has given him the opportunity to meet a lot of interesting, dams in the Yangtze River near Three Gorges Dam. talented, high caliber lawyers and entrepreneurs, and work with them “Evaluating all the different conservation funds and getting a in ways he never could have as a first year associate. The experience taste for a variety of ways others are trying to use the legal system to has taught him to adopt entrepreneurial energy, enthusiasm, and cre- run dams in a more efficient and environmentally friendly way was ative problem solving from entrepreneurs. With these skills comple- the most rewarding part of the fellowship,” Buchanan said. He menting the analytical skills his legal education brings to bear, he feels learned much about water law concepts, and he now thinks he confident he has the tools to succeed in his next adventure. “I feel would like to work in water law after graduating. lucky to be a part of such a great Colorado community, and I look for- Dave Mangum was not sure which field of law he wanted to pur- ward to my next challenge,” he said. sue after graduating. Although he felt passionately about working with Although entrepreneurship initiatives are an important part of entrepreneurs and helping young businesses develop the right legal SFC, the center also focuses its efforts on new and burgeoning tech- foundation, he wanted to find out more about the field. As a Silicon nology areas like healthcare information technology and cybersecu- Flatirons Center (SFC) research fellow, he now supports the center’s rity. Tackling many of these technology issues the SFC addresses, entrepreneurial initiatives, like the CU New Venture Challenge, and Therese Kerfoot also deeply values her learning experience as a re- he is the executive director of Startup Colorado. search fellow and sees it as a steppingstone for an interesting and dy- Startup Colorado, an affiliate of Startup America, intends to ex- namic career. As a 2011 graduate, she too was unsure about her pand the breadth and depth of entrepreneurship across the Colorado driving passions during law school. Fellowships, continued on page 41 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 25

Clerkship Launches Career The Future of Healthcare Law School News for Alum Ryan Day Technology Innovation

RYAN DAY, CLASS OF 2010 The University of Colorado Law School’s Silicon Flatirons Center and Law Clerk, Honorable William F. Downes, United States District the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs brought Court, District of Wyoming together industry stakeholders to discuss the future of healthcare tech- Associate, Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP nology innovation in Colorado on November 9, 2011. White House Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra opened the event with re- As a rising 3L in 2009, Ryan Day marks that reflected the energy and enthusiasm felt by the audience knew he wanted be a trial lawyer. about innovation in the field. “There’s never been a better time to be His law school activities were an innovator in healthcare,” he said. And he is right. geared to building strong advocacy As government liberates more public information and provides in- skills: He interned for a local centives for the development and implementation of new technolo- D.A.’s office and for Judge Tim gies, healthcare reform seems promising despite a complex and Tymkovich on the 10th Circuit entrenched system. The healthcare industry has resisted the techno- Court of Appeals, and he excelled logical disruption that has catalyzed innovation and consumer em- in moot court and mock trial. powerment in nearly every other industry, perhaps in part because With his goal in mind, Day new technologies in the industry must fit the needs of the myriad sent more than 30 applications to healthcare stakeholders (including regulatory and financial limitations state and federal judges through- for providers, insurers, and consumers) without sacrificing intended out the region. In his application functionality and interoperability. However, with the support of gov- to Judge William F. Downes of the United States District Court for ernment initiatives, technology seems to be spurring industry reform. the District of Wyoming, Day emphasized his interest and experi- The event, which hosted entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, ence in litigation. Day knew that the former litigator took pride in academics, investors, and public officials, was considered a great suc- developing young trial lawyers and that a clerkship with him would cess by those in attendance. The first panel represented industry en- provide an ideal launching pad for his career. Selected from hun- trepreneurs who have successfully developed new technologies dreds of applicants, Day headed to his home state of Wyoming after ranging from quality-supporting software, to medical vocabulary au- graduation to begin a one-year term with Judge Downes. tomation software, to a mobile healthcare application. To evaluate the Working in Judge Downes’ chambers, Day read and evaluated benefits and challenges of new technologies, the second panel in- dispositive civil motions, then discussed the cases and outcomes cluded various Colorado healthcare providers. The final panel with the judge. During hearings and trials, Judge Downes used rounded out the conference with a discussion of the government, downtime to meet with his clerks and review what had transpired, entrepreneurial, and academic perspectives on the path forward. offering his thoughts on what had worked well and what hadn’t. As the panelists pointed out, government regulations thus far have Day said that when it came to his clerks, Judge Downes was incred- tended to avoid technology-specific requirements. The absence of ibly generous with his time. clearly established regulatory boundaries opens the door for consumers “He had been a trial lawyer for more than 15 years before he took to determine which technology models work best, and for innovators the bench and he has an incredible memory for details,” Day said. to meet those demands. Regulators can enact legislation as necessary to 25 “He would recount these war stories from his days as a litigator. I support the best technologies, said Chopra in a call to attendees and the learned so much hearing about his experiences.” public to tell the government how it can help the industry reform itself. When it came to securing his next job, Day found that his clerk- Many are optimistic that government support will allow these and ship helped him in several ways. First, working closely with a judge other new technologies to continue to improve quality, increase access, in a trial court is an invaluable experience for future litigators. Sec- reduce costs, and facilitate consumer choice in healthcare. ■ ond, the education and mentorship Day received from Judge Downes made him privy to knowledge usually only possessed by seasoned attorneys. And, finally, the judge and one of his former clerks played an active role in helping Day secure an interview with his top choice firm, Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell (WTO). One of Judge Downes’ former clerks who worked at WTO helped craft Day’s pitch to the firm. In addition, Judge Downes provided in- put on Day’s application and then put in a good word with the firm’s managing partner. “That type of experience and recommendation carry a lot of weight with us,” said Carolyn Fairless, the head of WTO’s recruiting committee. “By hiring law school graduates who have successfully completed clerkships, we are able to identify those graduates who really want to be trial lawyers, and who also have proven analytical and writing abilities and work ethic.” Day was offered his dream job at WTO. He started in the fall of 2011 as an associate and is relishing his role as a trial lawyer with a supportive and congenial firm. “The people here are terrific. They are very busy, but they will always take the time to help me,” he said. “And the firm itself has been very supportive in terms of my professional development. I really appreciate that they are investing resources to help me become a great lawyer.” ■ 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 26 Law School News Ambassador Program Offers Students Networking and Career Development Opportunities

ast fall, the Law School introduced its inaugural class First, second, and third year law students applied for the pro- Lof Colorado Law ambassadors to the school community. The gram and 13 were selected based on the quality of their personal Ambassadors Program provides the opportunity for Colorado statements and their level of interest. Becca Siever, a first-year law Law students to enhance their professionalism and communication student and ambassador, was excited to apply. “Dean Weiser men- skills by serving as the face of the Law School. Ambassadors engage tioned the new Colorado Law Ambassadors program during our 1L with alumni, employers, legal professionals, and prospective stu- orientation, and it sounded like a good way to increase my involve- dents at school-wide and regional events on behalf of the Dean’s Of- ment in the school and in the community,” she said. Siever has a fice, Admissions, and Career Development. To date, such events master’s degree in divinity from Wake Forest University School of have included the Austin W. Scott, Jr. lecture, the Ninth Annual Ju- Divinity and an interest in immigration law and public defense. dicial Excellence for Colorado Dinner, Homecoming, the CU/DU The Ambassadors Program “is mutually beneficial to the school Public Interest & Government Career Fair, and the JD/MBA and to the individual student ambassadors,” said Siever. The pro- Alumni Reception. gram aims to improve students’ networking skills and better prepare The addition of this program is another example of how Colorado students for their careers, while it also bolsters the Law School’s rep- Law is improving its programming so that its graduates will have the utation. By serving as the face of the Law School, the ambassadors skills they need to be competitive in the legal market, and be more re- help maintain the relationships among the school, its alumni, and sourceful in their career approach. “Most law students intuitively un- the community. derstand the importance of networking, particularly in the midst of an These students also have the opportunity to show their pride in ongoing recession,” said Todd Rogers, assistant dean of career devel- their school. Siever attended the events during Homecoming week- opment. He added, “The new Ambassadors Program provides yet an- end and the CU/DU Public Interest Career Fair as an ambassador. “I other structured way for our students to meet and develop would have attended these events anyway, but I enjoyed them even professional relationships with alumni, friends of the law school, and more acting in the role of student ambassador,” she said. “I had high other influential members of the legal and business communities.” expectations for Colorado Law, and so far they have been exceeded— especially the sense of community I have experienced.” ■

Ambassadors Meredith Ashlock (1L) and Daniel Henry (1L) with student Michael Eitner (1L)

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Expanding Colorado Law’s JD/MBA Law School News Network of Students and Alumni Last fall, third-year JD/MBA candidate Sarah Boulden and second- year JD/MBA candidate Jaclyn Freeman suggested expanding and formalizing a network of students and alumni of the JD/MBA dual degree program offered by Colorado Law and Leeds School of Business. The JD/MBA program is selective, requiring application to and acceptance in both schools separately, and therefore has a small co- hort of students. Because of the rigor of both programs, and the need to coordinate classes, extracurriculars, and internships through two different schools, students pursuing the dual degree have little time to connect with each other. In response to the need for connection with fellow classmates, Boulden and some current and former JD/MBAs formed their own informal support network. “We meet a few times a year to share our experiences in the program,” said Boulden. “We discuss internships and full-time jobs, which classes to take, and how to balance our time in both programs.” Law 2.0: Continuum Boulden and Freeman convened a committee to formalize their support network and expand it to include the larger community of of Legal Education JD/MBA alumni and students. They jumped at the opportunity to The legal field has fundamentally changed, as is made clear by numer- plan the inaugural JD/MBA networking reception in conjunction ous popular press articles. The traditional transactional legal services with the public launch of Startup Colorado, an initiative to expand business model seems to be one of the most affected fields, as seen by the entrepreneurship in the Front Range. frequent adoption of new technologies, automation, outsourcing, and Held in the Wolf Law building on November 9, 2011, the net- novel billing models that help increase efficiency and lower legal costs. working reception proved to be a great opportunity for students and In-house hiring of recent legal graduates is also on an upward trend. alumni to develop relationships and talk about their career paths. It These developments are beneficial for clients and economic gain, and was well attended by current students and alumni, as well as by they are likely here to stay. As a result, however, the number of high-pay- prospective students interested in the dual degree program. Dean Phil ing legal jobs, once pervasive in the industry, has significantly decreased. Weiser and Brad Feld, managing director of venture capital firm the And, technological advances that replace traditional first- and second- Foundry Group, joined the group before the Startup Colorado launch year activities make it more difficult for new lawyers to learn their trade to say a few words about the importance of understanding both busi- in practice. In light of these and other changes, law schools must adapt ness and law and the versatility of the dual degree. to provide a valuable and worthwhile opportunity for students. “The event was meaningful for two reasons; it gave the JD/MBA To understand this new environment and help students and ex- alumni a chance to meet the current students and fellow alumni perienced practitioners stay competitive and take a more entrepre- from prior years of the program, but it was also a formal acknowl- neurial approach to their careers, the Silicon Flatirons Center at edgement of a small, but tightly knit group of students who share a 27 Colorado Law, with the support of the Colorado Chapter of the very different law school experience,” said Julie Penner (’10), an an- Association for Corporate Counsel, brought together both practic- alyst at Liberty Media. “Of all the connections I’ve made in both my ing and non-practicing attorneys in a closed-room roundtable for- law school and business school programs, it’s the JD/MBA commu- mat. The open and honest discussion focused on the current and nity that has meant the most to me over time.” future transactional legal environment and the educational conse- Freeman and Boulden hope to continue building the JD/MBA quences of the altered digital, global, and transactional landscape. alumni network. They encourage others in the JD/MBA commu- The roundtable participants represented a variety of legal expertise, nity to stay connected and learn about future opportunities by join- including in-house counsel, large and small law firms, academics, ing the University of Colorado JD/MBA Dual Degree group on attorneys in non-legal industries, and legal recruiters. Together these LinkedIn. ■ individuals provided first-hand information about the skills and capabilities that junior and senior transactional attorneys need to stay relevant, competitive, and successful in today’s legal environment. They also discussed the difficulties for experienced practitioners in transitioning to new legal fields or alternative careers. A core goal of this conversation was to identify how Colorado Law can craft its curriculum, practical offerings, and continuing legal education for both law students who will soon enter the workforce, as well as experienced attorneys adjusting to a changed legal marketplace who are looking to re-train themselves. In addition to traditional skills, the experts discussed ways in which students and practitioners can think more entrepreneurially about their legal education by relying on it in untraditional legal career paths. Armed with such valuable information, Colorado Law will pro- Professor Andrew Schwartz, Julie Penner (’10), vide an education fit for today’s dynamic marketplace with leading Micah Levin, Kimberly Wise (’11), and Director for educational opportunities and practical tools that will prepare stu- Alternative and Emerging Careers Karen Trojanowski (’04) dents and the legal community for a future in law or an alternative career path. ■ 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 28

Development News Colorado Law School Giving Giving Opportunities Honoring Societies and Beneﬁts Dean David H. Getches

(Based on total gifts and pledge payments made during each fiscal NATURAL RESOURCES LAW CENTER year to any Law School fund) Natural Resources Law Center Goal: $1.5 Million To endow and provide sustaining support for the center David helped IRA C. ROTHGERBER JR. SOCIETY build. (Contributions of $10,000 and up) Clinical Professor in Natural Resources and Environmental Law Recognition in Amicus Goal: $1.5 Million Dean’s Mid-Year Report Annual distribution for a professor who can provide hands-on training to Denver Spring/Summer Lunch students in natural resources and environmental law. Homecoming Breakfast INDIAN LAW Dinner with the Dean Clinical Professor in Natural Resources and Environmental Law Invitations to Special Events Goal: $1.5 Million Annual distribution for a professor who can provide hands-on training to DEAN’S CABINET students in Indian law and support tribal citizens in need. (Contributions of $5,000 to $9,999) Fellowship for Emerging Indian Law Scholars Recognition in Amicus Goal: $1.5 Million Provide support for a post-graduate fellowship for Indian law scholars to Dean’s Mid-Year Report provide an ongoing pipeline for the field, particularly supporting those Denver Spring/Summer Lunch tribe members interested in pursuing a scholarly future in the field. Homecoming Breakfast STUDENTS AND PUBLIC SERVICE Dinner with the Dean David H. Getches Scholarship DEAN’S CIRCLE Goal: $1 Million Endowment Unrestricted scholarship at the discretion of the dean as developed and (Contributions of $2,500 to $4,999) designed by David Getches. Recognition in Amicus Fellowship in Public Service Law Dean’s Mid-Year Report Goal: $2 Million Denver Spring/Summer Lunch Annual distribution of a grant for a student to pursue public service work Homecoming Breakfast after graduation in a project of their choosing. David H. Getches Loan Repayment Assistance Program Fellowship DEAN’S CLUB Goal: $2 Million Endowment (Contributions of $1,500 to $2,499) Additional funding for loan repayment support—an area emphasized by Recognition in Amicus David—to enable students to pursue careers of their choice, notably public service opportunities, without being encumbered by debt. Dean’s Mid-Year Report For other opportunities to honor Dean Getches’ legacy and memory, 28 Denver Spring/Summer Lunch please contact 303-492-3093 or [email protected].

WILEY B. RUTLEDGE SOCIETY GETCHES CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (This annual giving society is for alumni who contribute $100 Britt Banks, Adjunct Professor, Colorado Law for each year out of law school up until their 10th reunion. Kristen A. Carpenter, Professor & Associate Dean, Colorado Law That is, in year one they give $100, in year two they give $200, Richard B. Collins, Professor, Colorado Law in year three they give $300, and so on, up until their 10th John E. Echohawk, Executive Director, Native American Rights Fund reunion. Alumni working at a government agency or Troy A. Eid, Shareholder & Co-Chair, American Indian Law Practice Group, nonproﬁt contribute $50 each year out of law school up Greenberg Traurig, LLP until their 10th reunion. That is, in year one they Maggie Fox, President and CEO, The Climate Reality Project give $50, in year two they give $100, in year Guy Martin, Partner, Perkins Coie three they give $150, and so on, up Bill Hedden, Executive Director, Grand Canyon Trust until their 10th reunion.) Sarah Krakoff, Professor, Colorado Law Recognition in Amicus Lloyd Landreth, Partner, Landreth Law Firm Padraic M. McCoy, Partner, Tilden, McCoy + Dilweg, LLP Dean’s Mid-Year Report Bill Meadows, President, The Wilderness Society Special Invitations for Young Alumni Monte Mills, Director, Legal Department, Southern Ute Indian Tribe Karin Sheldon, Executive Director, Western Resource Advocates Jill E. Tompkins, Professor & American Indian Law Clinic Director, Colorado Law SYMPOSIUM • APRIL 26–27, 2012 Richard Trudell, Advisor, Blue Stone Strategy Group As a culmination of the Getches campaign and a celebration and recog- Stephen R. Ward, Partner, Conners & Winters nition of David Getches’s life and scholarly work, the Law Review will Jennifer H. Weddle, Shareholder & Co-Chair, American Indian Law Practice host a symposium in April 2012. This gathering, in the nature of a Group, Greenberg Traurig, LLP festschrift, will feature the top scholars and thinkers in the nation on wa- Charles F. Wilkinson, Distinguished University Professor, Moses Lasky ter, lands, and American Indian Law. The event will begin on Thursday Professor of Law, Colorado Law evening, April 26, with a keynote address by Charles Wilkinson, and Tim Wirth, Former United States Senator of Colorado will continue all day Friday, April 27. For more information, go to James Zorn, Executive Director, Great Lakes Fish & Wildlife Commission www.colorado.edu/law. 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 29 Development News

Beau Stark (’95) Breitenstein Clerks and Scholars Pay it Forward

group of Colorado Law alumni who clerked for Among the attendees was Beau Stark (’95), a graduate of Colo- ACircuit Judge Jean Sala Breitenstein (’24), United States rado Law and former Breitenstein scholar. He is now a partner with Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, never forgot the Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. influence that he had on their legal careers. “Jim McCotter actually found me and invited me to the cocktail They wanted to express their respect and admiration for the judge hour,” said Stark. In speaking to Dean Weiser, Stark was impressed who encouraged and taught them so much about the law and about be- by his passion for creating opportunities for students. “His enthusi- ing a lawyer. So in 1969 the former clerks, led by Roland Camfield (’61), asm for the Law School was pretty contagious.” Morey Hecox (’65), Sandy MacDougall (’62), Warren Martin (’55), and Stark then had a sudden realization: The Law School, somehow, Pete Wall (’63), worked with Colorado Law and the University of Colo- was not part of the top charities to which he and his wife con- rado Foundation to establish a scholarship in Judge Breitenstein’s honor. tributed. Regular donors to other charitable organizations, Stark “We decided that it would be appropriate and fitting to honor said that the discussion with Dean Weiser was eye-opening. ‘his honor’ with a scholarship in his name,” said Wall, who is now of That night, Stark did what he thought was right and made a gen- counsel with Burns, Wall and Mueller, P.C., in Denver, CO. erous contribution to the Breitenstein scholarship fund. He appro- Since 1972, 45 scholarships have been awarded to third-year law stu- priately inscribed in the note field on the check, “Pay it Forward.” dents without regard to residency, said Ellen M. Goldberg, associate Remarkably, his donation matched the exact amount he received director of development for the University of Colorado Foundation. when the scholarship was awarded to him in 1995. 29 The Breitenstein Scholarship is awarded annually to students who “I think it’s certainly a great feeling,” Stark said about his contri- demonstrate academic ability and achievement. Most importantly, the bution to the scholarship fund. Stark said the scholarship made a recipients must express a desire to enter into private practice in Colorado. huge difference in his life, and that it came at the right time. “Giv- The first recipient in 1972 was awarded $350. In 1995, with tu- ing back seemed like an obvious decision,” he said. ition hovering at $5,000 per year, the Breitenstein Scholarship was “It seems now that giving back certainly doesn’t hurt as much as the premiere scholarship at the Law School, covering almost a full making the tuition payment,” he said about attending the Law year’s tuition. Today, the award provides $11,350 to the recipient, and School during the 1990s. He wants to encourage other former Bre- while it is still one of the largest scholarships offered, it only covers itenstein scholars to do the same. about one-third of the annual law school tuition. “Today, it’s completely disproportional to the help it gave me to at- Even with a principal amount of roughly $300,000, the scholar- tend school,” Stark said, “and I think other people will feel the same.” ship fund is in need of additional contributions. In order to achieve Judge Breitenstein established a legacy that many Colorado Law the dream of Judge Breitenstein’s former law clerks—paying for an alumni and others familiar with his career continue to admire. Gradu- entire year’s tuition, which is now more than $30,000—significant ating from the University of Colorado with an undergraduate degree in contributions need to be made to the principal. 1922, Breitenstein later earned an LL.B. from Colorado Law in 1924. “The funding for this scholarship has come almost entirely from He was a Phi Beta Kappa undergraduate and Order of the Coif at the law clerk donations over the years,” Wall said. Law School. He passed the Colorado state bar examination in 1923 While the law clerks are very proud of the scholarship and the prior to his graduation from law school. His distinguished career in- funding they’ve helped achieve, they recognize that more donors are cluded a stint in the U.S. Army and service as an assistant state attorney needed to keep the scholarship at its premiere award level. general and assistant U.S. attorney for Colorado before entering into “Our goal was and is for it to be the best and most prestigious private practice and earning a national reputation as a water lawyer. He scholarship at Colorado Law,” Wall said. was appointed to the Federal Bench in 1954 by President Eisenhower. Last fall Wall joined efforts with Jim McCotter (’69) to increase In 2007 the law clerks further honored Judge Breitenstein’s the scholarship fund with the help and support of Goldberg and legacy at the Law School by dedicating the Honorable Jean S. Breit- Dean Phil Weiser. In November, Wall and McCotter, the self-pro- enstein Classroom, funded largely through their contributions with claimed “committee of two,” organized a formal reception for for- significant help from the Breitenstein family. ■ mer Breitenstein scholars and law clerks to network and generate By Esteban Hernandez, University Communications more support for the scholarship. 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 30

Development News Class of ’06 Raises the Bar Byron Chrisman: A Legacy of Giving The David Getches Scholarship Few Colorado Law alumni Fund has attracted a stellar embody the spirit of serv- number of donations this year, ice and giving back that but has especially benefited the school wishes to en- from the fundraising efforts of gender in all of its students the class of 2006. and alumni to the extent The effort was spearheaded that Byron Chrisman does. by class president Laurie Rust, Since graduating from who was determined to increase Colorado Law in 1966, her class’s giving participation in Chrisman has gone on to honor and memory of former become one of the school’s Dean David Getches. Rust and most generous donors. Re- her classmates were primarily cently, Chrisman commit- motivated by the personal con- ted to provide the school nection that they shared with with three $100,000 be- Byron Chrisman (’66) Getches. The class of 2006 ar- quests for scholarships that rived at the law school at the David Getches will honor three former same time that Getches was try- Colorado Law deans whom he greatly respects. The money will go ing to acquire funding for the toward scholarships in the names of Hal Bruff, David Getches, and construction of the Wolf Law Building, and they worked diligently Edward C. King. with Getches to ensure that his vision for the future of the law Hal Bruff, who currently teaches Administrative Law at Colo- school became a reality. rado Law, served as dean of the school from 1996 to 2003. It was un- “Our class and Dean Getches were driving forces in getting the der Bruff’s stewardship that Colorado Law entered the 21st century capital construction fee passed by the campus student body,” said and evolved into an institution that operated on the cutting edge of Rust. “And as a result, I think that we all got to know him on a more legal education. personal level.” David Getches served as dean of the school from 2003 to 2011, Rust fondly recalls one occasion in which she and her classmates and one cannot overstate his contributions to the law school. Not went to the Pearl Street Pub with Dean Getches. This particular es- only did Dean Getches spearhead the funding and construction ef- tablishment is well known for the giant, imitation buffalo head that forts of the Wolf Law Building, he also greatly increased the school’s adorns the wall near the entrance. It is a Boulder tradition that pa- academic prestige. trons who are there to celebrate their 21st birthday, or some other Edward C. King was Colorado Law’s longest tenured dean, serv- important milestone, perch themselves on top of a bar stool and ing from 1939 to 1964. King was responsible for hiring some of the give the buffalo a kiss on the nose. Of course, the law students who most esteemed faculty members to ever teach at Colorado Law and were there that night convinced Getches to kiss the buffalo. is the namesake of the school’s Dean’s Suite. “That’s not exactly the kind of interaction that you expect to Chrisman had a very strong personal connection to King. If it have with the dean of a law school,” said Rust. had not been for King’s kindness and dedication, Chrisman never 30 And yet it was precisely this kind of interaction that inspired the would have attended law school. At a recent event held to honor the class of 2006 to donate so generously to the Getches Scholarship memory of Dean King, Chrisman spoke glowingly of his former Fund with their class gift for their five-year reunion this past Octo- friend and mentor. He relayed to those in attendance the story of ber. The class’s fundraising effort was further compounded by the how King approached Chrisman, who at the time was a tax ac- incredible generosity of Tom Rice (’79) and Teresa Rice (’85). The countant and prepared King’s income taxes, after the two had met Rices offered $10,000 to be paid into the Getches Fund on the con- about some tax issues. Chrisman told King about how his experi- dition that the class of 2006 reach a participation level of 20 percent ence as a court reporter in the Army had inspired him to become a through their own fundraising efforts, one that far surpassed the lawyer, but that he was not sure if law school was something he level previously achieved by the class. Colorado Law is delighted to could afford. In response, King urged Chrisman to apply to Colo- report that the class did indeed reach their participation goal, and rado Law, and assured him that a solution could be worked out. that the Rices generously made their match to the Getches Fund. When Chrisman was accepted to the school, King allowed him to Raising money at homecoming wasn’t quite enough for Rust and enroll as a part-time student, even though part-time students were her classmates, though. “A classmate and I were talking about what technically no longer being admitted. else we could do to help turn around our class’s historically low giv- Chrisman never forgot King’s committed attitude toward the ing rate,” said Rust. What came out of that conversation was an idea success of his students, and so he stayed deeply involved with the di- to host an Ethics CLE and an alumni mixer in Denver. The event rection of the law school. Along the way he was able to work with was held in December 2011 at the office of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Dean Bruff and Dean Getches, and was further inspired by their Schreck, and featured a lecture by Colorado Court of Appeals Judge spirit of service. Richard Gabriel on “Professionalism in Today’s Competitive Legal And so it is in reverence to this spirit of service that Byron Chris- Market.” Many alumni from the class of 2006 attended the event, man has committed these bequests to Colorado Law. He knows the and all proceeds benefited the Getches Scholarship Fund. What’s value of the opportunity that Deans King, Bruff, and Getches gave more, Rust hopes that her class will continue to organize similar to him and others. Chrisman simply wants to see that his school’s events in the future. legacy of giving is continued, and that future students are allowed It is rather unprecedented for a group of alumni to independ- the same opportunities for success. ently host a fundraising event as the class of 2006 did, and Colorado Colorado Law offers its endless thanks to Byron Chrisman, and Law hopes that their efforts will help create a new culture of giving hopes that his generosity will continue to inspire a spirit of giving among other classes. ■ and service among its alumni. ■ 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 31 Development News The Virtue of Generosity

enerosity is recognized as the practice of giving will take place March 14, 2012), we are raising money for the Getches Gfreely of one’s time, experience, knowledge, or financial ca- Scholarship. At this event, we ask law firms, companies, and individ- pacity—without expecting anything in return. During my uals to sponsor a table as an expression of support for Colorado Law. short tenure as dean, I have had the privilege of meeting so many of To add an element of competition to the mix, we launched our first- our most generous alums. I am consistently impressed in the ways ever Law Firm Challenge in connection with this year’s event. At the that you represent the Law School and the numerous ways you find banquet, we will recognize winners in three categories: percentage of to give back. This is a very special community indeed. alumni who gave, percentage of non-alumni who gave, and total As dean, I have high expectations for myself and the Colorado amount raised per capita. Law community. This fall, just over 22 percent of alums participated The final opportunity to support Colorado Law is one we are em- in their reunion giving campaigns, raising $176,327 for the Law phasizing in the years ahead—the importance of legacy gifts (and School. These reunions succeeded on many levels—by reconnecting their close cousin, charitable remainder trusts). These gifts are sig- with our alumni, increasing participation levels and amounts raised, nificant in that they afford members of our community an opportu- and discovering that we have so many opportunities to build new nity to strengthen Colorado Law in the future and contribute in ways relationships and connections with our alums. Several reunion par- that are consistent with any current constraints. For those thinking ticipants stepped up and provided gifts to be used as matching about such gifts, we are happy to help you think through the different funds, which proved to be extremely effective in motivating class- possibilities, such as contributions by will, trust, other forms of writ- mates to participate. If you have a reunion coming up, please con- ten designations, life income arrangements, and endowment gifts. sider returning to Colorado Law to reconnect with your fellow Any individual at any point in their life can create a legacy gift. It can alumni and determine your own way to give back. be as easy as naming a charity as the beneficiary in one’s 401(k) plan. In this letter, I want to address the bigger picture of how Colo- And to encourage such gifts, particularly among our recent alums, one rado Law reaches out to alums and friends for support. Many of you of our alums has offered to draft a will for any member of the Rutledge participate in a variety of ways and have asked me to outline the Society, provided that the will names Colorado Law as a beneficiary. range of opportunities, including reunion campaigns, to support This issue of Amicus captures many of the exciting projects un- the Law School. In outlining the different available opportunities, I derway at Colorado Law. For those who can support us in any way would encourage you to consider supporting Colorado Law in as (financial or otherwise), we are deeply appreciative of your generos- many ways as work for you. ity. I look forward to meeting you and thanking you for being such A cornerstone of our fundraising efforts is the annual campaign, an important part of our community. If you ever have anything you whereby many of you give to the Law School each year. For that, I would like to discuss, I am happy to engage in a conversation. I can am deeply grateful. Those who give on an annual basis to the Law be reached at [email protected] or at 303-735-2733. Thank School generally support the Dean’s Fund for Excellence, which en- you again for your support and generosity. ables the school, students, and alums to thrive by providing valuable seed capital to support worthy students with scholarships, valuable Cheers, programs, and improvements to our curriculum and operations. Others regularly support different and specific projects at Colorado Law, ranging from scholarships to moot court competitions to pro- 31 grams such as the Silicon Flatirons Entrepreneurship initiative. Our giving societies are a critical foundation of our fundraising efforts. These societies (see page 28) acknowledge the leaders of our Phil Weiser, Dean community who give generously to the Law School. The newest society—the Wiley Rutledge Society—focuses on our recent alums (those who have graduated within the past 10 years). Supreme Court Justice Wiley Rutledge was the only Colorado Law alum (or law professor, as he was both) to serve on the Supreme Court. Please consider joining one of our giving societies. Another area of emerging importance to Colorado Law is our affinity fundraising campaigns. Many of you have specific connections, such as to our own legends Dean Edward C. King, Judge Al- fred Arraj, or Judge Jean Breitenstein, and are interested in supporting scholarships bearing their name. To that end, we are currently supporting parallel efforts to raise money for scholarships— or increase the amount of the existing scholarships—in their names. Similarly, we are raising money for the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic, reaching out to friends and supporters, to put the clinic on sustainable footing. Finally, we have launched a campaign around remem- bering David Getches, with a number of compelling opportunities to contribute to causes close to his heart, including the Getches Scholarship he set up and the Natural Resources Law Center. Our law alumni banquet functions as an opportunity to come together as a community, honor our leaders, and raise money for scholarships. At our 31st Annual Law Alumni Awards Banquet (which 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 32 Honor Roll University of Colorado Law School 2011–12 Contributors

We gratefully acknowledge gifts and pledge payments given from Despite our best efforts to provide a complete and accurate list of July 1, 2010, through December 31, 2011, in the categories noted be- donors, there may have been some omissions. Please accept our apolo- low. All support is appreciated and essential in ensuring continued gies and contact us at 303-492-3093 or [email protected] so we can excellence at Colorado Law. make the appropriate corrections.

Fiscal Year 2011 Moye White, LLP Snell & Wilmer (July 1, 2010–June 30, 2011) National Foundation for Philanthropy Stack McKinney Law Group INDIVIDUALS Newmont Mining Corporation Telecommunications Industry Association Ira C. Rothgerber Jr. Patton Boggs Foundation Vranesh and Raisch, LLP ORGANIZATIONS Society ($10,000 and up)

FY 2011 Perkins Coie, LLP Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell Foundation $100,000 to $249,000 Silicon Valley Community Foundation Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP $250,000 to $500,000 Microsoft Corporation Squire Sanders & Dempsey, LLP John and Cynthia Schultz Walton Family Foundation The Nature Conservancy $500 to $999 Anonymous Donor $100,000 to $249,000 $50,000 to $99,999 T-Mobile Townsend and Townsend and Crew, LLP Colorado Judicial Institute David and Ann Getches AT&T Corporation United States Telecom Assocation Dietze and Davis, P.C. Marvin and Judi Wolf CenturyLink Viaero Wireless EvolveAdaptSurvive, Inc. Comcast Corporation $50,000 to $99,999 ViaSat Fogel, Keating, Wagner, Polidori & Donnell Initiative Fund Brad Feld and Amy Batchelor Wiley Rein, LLP Shafner Renewable Energy and Energy Zayo Group Hoskin, Farina & Kampf $25,000 to $49,999 Efficiency Partnership Legal Resolution Center Anonymous Donor Verizon $2,500 to $4,999 LexisNexis Libby Cook Berenbaum Weinshienk, P.C. Lone Pine Realty $25,000 to $49,999 Dale and Pat Hatfield Caplan and Earnest, LLC New Sky Energy, Inc. Class Action Administration, Inc. Jason Mendelson Colorado Bar Foundation Piton Investment Fund Denver Foundation Sandy Woods Colorado Women’s Bar Association Rice Water Engineers, Inc. Google, Inc. Foundation Sears & Swanson, P.C. Level 3 Communications, Inc. $10,000 to $24,999 Davis Graham & Stubbs, LLP Sheridan Ross National Cable & Telecommunications Rob and Patti Beebe Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP Spectra Logic Corporation Association Chuck and Betty Brega Dufford & Brown, P.C. Tandoori Grill New-Land Foundation, Inc Marco Chayet Ecovate, Inc. Trada, Inc. Time Warner Cable Shared Service Chris and Carlene Chrisman El Pomar Foundation Wiltshire & Grannis, LLP Center Paula Connelly First Western Trust Bank $250 to $499 Bill and Lynda Johnson $10,000 to $24,999 Governor’s Energy Office John and Susan Madden Aldrich Law Boulder County Bar Association Kelley, Drye & Warren, LLP Gil Ordway California Pizza Kitchen Clearwire Legacy, LLC Littler Mendelson Sue Peterson Everlater, Inc. Colorado Defense Lawyers Association Pikes Peak Community Foundation Tom and Stacey Ray Hester & Zehren, LLC Colorado Hispanic Bar Association Rally Software Teresa and Tom Rice Paths Center, LLC Crown Castle International Sherman & Howard, LLC Patricia Rogers Roberts Law Office, LLC CTIA Willkie Farr & Gallagher, LLP Ron Sandgrund and Cheryl Barr Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale & Dorr $100 to $249 Dean’s Cabinet Faegre & Benson Foundation $1,000 to $2,499 Colorado Association of School Holland & Hart, LLP ($5,000 to $9,999) Anonymous Donor Executives Intrado Anonymous Donor Arnold & Porter, LLP Colorado Water Congress 32 Johnson & Repucci, LLP Ann Allison Aurora Bar Association Devine & Associates, P.C Law Class of 2010 Lance Astrella Baker Hostetler Jacobs, Chase, Frick, Kleinkopf & Liberty Media Corporation Ed and Marlin Barad Ballard Spahr, LLP Kelley, LLC Natural Capitalism Solutions, Inc. Alan Boyer BarBri KTM Incorporated Patton Boggs, LLP Linda Broda Cisco Systems, Inc. Northern Colorado Water Conservancy QualComm Incorporated Tom and Claire Brown Colorado Bar Association District Rothgerber, Johnson & Lyons, LLP Vicki and Sam Dazzo Colorado GLBT Bar Association Time Warner Telecom, Inc. David and Deborah Douglas Colorado State Bank & Trust Time Warner, Inc. Spike and Nan Eklund COPIC Insurance Company Wilson Electronics, Inc. Eric Elliff Crispin Porter + Bogusky Bruce and Bev Fest Denver Water $5,000 to $9,999 HERITAGE James Fitzgerald Exxon Mobil Corporation Argosy Foundation Thomas and Judy Fredericks Fox Group SOCIETY Association of Corporate Counsel David Harrison Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, LLP Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. We appreciate the John and Cynthia Hilson Goldberg, Godles, Wiener & Wright Colorado Bar Association/Denver Bar thoughtfulness of those Phil Kelley Husch Blackwell Association Rehela Khan K & L Gates, LLP who have established Cooley LLP Jim and Carole McCotter Kennedy Childs & Fogg, P.C. DISH Network during this time period life Ryan McIntyre Kroger Foundation Dorsey & Whitney, LLP income gifts or bequests Arnoldo Medina and Snehal Patel Miller Steiert Entertainment Software Association Myra Monfort Runyan and Bill Runyan Moses, Wittemyer, Harrison and to benefit Colorado Law. Faegre & Benson, LLP Jay and Kathy Montgomery Woodruff, P.C. Grotech Management Company William Paddock National Association of Broadcasters Chris Brauchli Hall & Evans, LLC Foundation Florence Phillips National Emergency Number Chris Chrisman Hogan Lovells US, LLP Nancy Pierce and Roger Koenig Association Jackson Lewis Pat Furman John and Char Purvis National Institute for Trial Advocacy JP Morgan Chase Bank Ann Getches Donald and Cindy Rigot National Wildlife Federation Kenneth & Myra Monfort Charitable Russ Haskell Mark and Kate Sandberg News Corporation Foundation Foundation Inc. Vance Knapp Michael and Barbara Shangraw Otten Johnson Robinson Neff & Law School Class of 2011 Cheryl Peterson Larry Theis and Bobbee Musgrave Ragonetti Latham & Watkins, LLP Pete Wall Qwest Nort Steuben LightSquared Bill and Marie Wise Reilly Pozner, LLP Brad Udall and Jane Backer Maynes, Bradford, Shipps & Sheftel, LLP Stow and Margaret Witwer Robinson Waters & O’Dorisio Merchant & Gould, P.C. Carole Yaley Mobile Future Schwab Charitable Fund Senter Goldfarb & Rice, LLC 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 33 Honor Roll Dean’s Circle Lance and Hollie Sears Tom Whittington Doug and Debbie Kundrat ($2,500 to $4,999) Nort and Judy Steuben Jim and Jane Wilbourn Jamie and Alan Kwiatek Thomas and Sabina Sullivan Tim and Wren Wirth John and Corinna Lain Marilyn Averill Doug and Leslie Weddell Ruth and Ken Wright Robert and Leanne Lenehan Tim and Barbara Beaton Craig Zolan Susan and Clement Lewin George and Shirley Berg $1,000 to $1,499 Luize Zubrow and Bing Leverich Lucia and William Liley Jim and Susan Borchert Anonymous Donor (5) Mike and Tammy Lindsay Tammy Campbell George Beardsley $500 to $999 Ronald and Jeris Loser Ann and Ford Frick Paul Berberian Anonymous Donor (3) Jim and Marcia Lyons Jean Garland and Bruce Byers Jack and Karen Berryhill Robert and Kimberley Alexander Margaret and Larry MacDonnell Hugh Gottschalk William Birdwell George Allen Sandy and Phyllis MacDougall Chuck Graves Joe Blake Mark Anderson Tom Magee Lloyd Hagood Gary and Marsha Blum Frank Anesi Shawn and Julie Maloy Alan and Jerry Heath Michael Boucher Dave Armstrong Ryan and Wynn Martens Tom and Alison Henry Deborah Cantrell and Benjamin Lanin David and Lisa Bailey John Martinez Bill and Kathleen Hybl Chuck and Christa Carpenter Phillip Barber Karen Mathis

Dennis Hynes FY 2011 Jim Casebolt and Nancy Williams Michael Bender Bill and Evelyn McClearn Carolyn and Sam Johnson James Casserly Frank and Evelyn Brame Eve and Jud McDonald Cheryl Jones Sharon Caulfield and Edmund Andrews George and Barbara Braucht Bill and Janet McEwan Bob and Mikee Kapelke Ben and Gale Chidlaw Randall Brodersen Michael and Jessica McGawn Mike and Beth Kramer David Cohen William Brooks Tom Melaney Jon and Elaine Krupnick John Cross Hal and Sherry Bruff Howard Mick Steve and Mimi Lewis Cecilia and Glenn Curtis Michael and Sarah Carrigan Oscar and Joan Miller David Lichtenstein and Donna Howard and Pamela Diamond Peter Caughey Zach and Valerie Miller Schmalberger Mark Dumm Henry Cavallera Bill Mooz George and Patricia Lindner David Ellison Rick Collins and Judith Reid Ann Morgan Daniel Magraw and Lucinda Low Tim Enwall Elizabeth Crane and William Mushkin Anne Myers Mike McCarthy Katherine Essington Frank Crociata Peter Nichols Robert McKenzie and Josephine Ruder Jeffrey Fereday Craig Curcio Mark Nolan Don and Cindy Miller Dick and Ann Fisher Harold and Diane Davison Helen Norton and Kenneth Johnson Bob and Diane Miller Kass and Barry Gassman Bruce and Carleen Dierking Paul Oden and Carolyn Colvin Walker and Susanne Miller James Golden Mel and Diane Dinner Mark and Melissa Osborn Jim Moriarty John and Jennifer Guadnola Stan and Maggie Doida Sara Page and Solomon Baron Bob and Jane Nagel Carol Haller William Duncan Taylor Pendergrass Bill and Bonnie Neighbors Brian Halloran and Maureen Martin and Nancy Egelhoff Eugene and Stephanie Pepper Cynthia Nimerichter and Ted Worcester Weston-Halloran Greg and Suzanne Fasing Melissa Pingley Ray and Catherine Petros Mary and David Hammond Lindsay Fischer Mike and Karen Plachy Leonard and Tenny Post Russ and Susan Haskell David and Laura Fisher Matthew and Colette Pluss Michael Savage Will and Judy Iwai Michelle Flores John Popovich and Nancy Juday Tom and Bev Schatzel James Jackson Kelly Folio Kathryn Rackleff Robert Sonheim Daryl and Kay James Todd and Jenny Fredrickson Jerry and Ann Raisch Veronica Sperling Stephen and Mary Katz Stan and Brenda Garnett Cyrus Rajabi Jan and Bob Steiert Jim and Pamela Keeling Mitchel and Janice Goldberg Dorothy Raymond Conrad Swanson Neil and Gretchen King Glen and Christine Gordon John Richardson Bryan Tramont Ramsey and Stephen Kropf David Gosser and Linda Manning Ann Roan John and Nancy Wittemyer Rita Kummer Bruce Grant Niel Robertson David and Carol Wood Woon Ki Lau Jessica Greenless and Jon Lehmann David and Robin Savitz Dean’s Club Richard Lee Mary Griffin Meghan Scully Dale and Constance Lewis John Grund ($1,500 to $2,499) Daniel and Jeane Sears Mark and Linda Loewenstein James Guyol Mark and Nancy Shapiro Garry and Dale Appel Andrew MacFarlane Flora Harrison Kevin Shine 33 Betty and David Arkell Guy Martin Melissa Hart and Kevin Traskos Mariana and Craig Shulstad Dick and Donna Bratton Alex and Katherine Martinez Alan Heath Susan Stearns and Frank O’Loughlin Chris and Margot Brauchli Janet McBride Frank Hodges Clair G. Strong Jr. Laranne and Patrick Breagy Vonya McCann Joyce and Kenneth Horner Sonny and Lisa Sullivan Steve Briggs Don and Susan Mitchell Nora Jacquez Ward and Di Re Terry David Brown Steve and Beth Moise Stephen Johnson Norman and Lori Thom Maureen Byers Kathi Morgan Chuck and Babs Kall Lydia Toll William Chapman Keith and Pamela Mountain Gregg Kampf John and Marsha Torbet Beth Crane John and Pamela Moye Paul and Marianne Kastler Rudy Verner and Elizabeth Getches Robert and Linda Cutter Andy and Linda Nathan Danielle and James Keith Gary Waggoner and Wanda Cox Stan and Judy Dempsey Richard Nelson and Roberta Mann Andy Kersting Marie and Kirk Williams Gilbert Dickinson Ben and Margaret Ochoa Derek and Eileen Kiernan-Johnson Matt and Julia Wills Brian Dougherty Preston Padden Steven and Jane Koeckeritz David Wilson Boyd Ecker Nicholas Palmer Bruce Kolbezen James and Anne Witwer Mark and Patricia Fogg Gary and Brooke Palumbo Robyn Kube Lynn and Michelle Wood Pat Furman Steve and Deborah Pelican Camron and Louise Kuelthau Tom and Marty Woodford Dick and Beverly Gast Sue and Tom Richards Bridget Hamilton Marty and Alec Rolle Shelby Harper Luis Rovira Dan and Marcy Haskell Joanie Schug BENEFACTORS John Hay and Ruth Murphy Steven and Robyn Schumacher We thank those individuals and organizations who have shown James Hinish Peter and Elaine Simon Greg and Dorothy Hoskin Virginia Skartvedt and Mark Burget longstanding commitment to Colorado Law by making lifetime Jack and Andrea Hyatt Matt and Cynthia Skeen cumulative gifts totaling $1 million or more. Fred Jeynes Rodney Smith and Constance David Johnson Brakken-Smith Alan and Susan DeMuth Myra Monfort Runyan Greg and Linda Kanan Jeffrey Springer and Amy Mandel Lael and Carriellen DeMuth The Schaden Family Fund George Mansho Dave and Mary Steefel Laurence and Paula DeMuth John and Cynthia Schultz Krista Marks and Brent Milne Nancy Stevens William and Flora Hewlett William and Marie Wise Greg and Betty Martin Dan Tarlock Foundation John and Nancy Wittemyer Mike and Karen McDivitt Peter and Kathleen Tenhula Henry Lindsley Erving and Joyce Wolf Richard Mehren Cathy and George Thorne M.D.C. Holdings Foundation Marvin and Judi Wolf Dennis and Deborah Montgomery Margaret Tobey Dave and Ann Phillips Tucker and Beatrice Trautman Ira Rothgerber, Jr. Melvin and Elaine Wolf Tony and Sally Prinster Randall and Orrelle Weeks 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 34 Honor Roll John and Marsha Yeager John and Kate Ives Adam Vining and Kelly Rozek Jay Cope Stephanie Zehren-Thomas and Dave Jilk George Waldie Diane Cornell Rodney Thomas Gwen Jones and Andy Koenig Mark Walker Jon Corrigan Jeffrey Kahn and Linda Miller-Kahn Kathleen Wallman John and Taffy Coughlin $250 to $499 Bill and Carolyn Kemp Jonathan and Salome Walton Hiwot Covell Anonymous Donor (4) Stuart and Lauren Kingsbery Bill and Ludene West Kit Cowperthwaite Abe Alexander Roger and Emi Klein Michael Wheeler Jim Coyle Eric Anderson and Elizabeth Miles Kate Knickrehm Brit and Sherry White Geoffrey Craig Michele Anderson Andy Koenig and Gwen Jones Barney and Linda White Jared Crain Clifford and Esther Arinaga Jon and Lenna Kottke Mary and Jim White John Crone Thadd and Mary Baker Sarah Krakoff and John Carlson Andrew and Nancy Wickwire Rhonda and William Crossen Gabriel and Lynne Banfi Mike Lancto William and Jo-Ellen Wickwire Michelle Crozier Haynes Jennifer Barrett and Greg Rogers Jeffrey Lanning Buzz and Patricia Wilder Harlan Cyphers Alison Barry Veronica Law Charles Wilkinson and Ann Amundson William and Jean Dawn Sarah Bates Whiting and Douglas Leary John Williamson John and Glenda De Koster Fred and Barbara Baumann Jon Lehmann Lawson Wills John and Dolly Dean FY 2011 David Baumgarten Thomas Lenard Richard and Karen Yolles Joel Dion Betsy Beaver John Leshy Tuck and Jill Young Wells Dixon Ari Berland Wesley Light Steven Zwick Stephens and Eleanor Dooley Stan and Marge Black Britt and Robert Ludwig Nick Drobac William Boyd Vicki Mandell-King and David King $100 to $249 Kielly Dunn Edgar and Barbara Brandenburg Philip and Linda Mangones Anonymous Donor (9) Sukumar and Dipti Dwarkanath Kevin and Lisa Bridston Marian Matheson Norm Aaronson Jane and Robert Ebisch Georgia Briscoe Ellis Mayer Jim Aber Jerrie Eckelberger Aaron and Julia Brodsky Margaret McClellan and Jim Barlow Kathy Acosta Steven Elder Kristin and Jeremy Bronson Don and Zeta McMichael Deborah Adams-Campbell and Katie and Jeff Elsner Joel Brosk Robyn Meinhardt and Carl Buck Charles Campbell Chuck and Virginia Ennis Don Bross Bart Mendenhall Suzy Ageton Ashley and Chris Essick Marc Brosseau Venugopal and Kristin Menon Byron and Laverne Akers Scott Evans and Ellyn Henders James Brown Randal Milch Frederick and Gretchen Aldrich Janis and William Falkenberg Robert Brown Scott Miller Nicholas and Sharon Alexander Joseph and Joanne Fanganello Jim Bruin Chad and Ann Milton Jonathan Allen Darryl and Lana Farrington Harold and Brenda Bruno Timothy and Lesleigh Monahan Marcia and Marshall Allen Bernard and Sharon Fehringer Bill and Leslie Buck Patti Moore Albert Alschuler Beth and Randall Ferguson Dick Bump and Linda Light-Bump Tom Morris Donald and Diantha Alspaugh George and Linda Fewson Hugh and Susan Calkins Alex Nelson Alicia Anderson Thornton and Andrea Field Al Canner and Claudia Naeseth Jim Nelson Django Andrews Anita Fineday Kim Cannon Henry and Linda Neuman Karl Anuta Steven and Ellen Finer Marriner Cardon Nick Nichol and Glenn George Alan and Iola Armour Donald and Audrey Fisher Jim and Beverly Carrigan Tony and Jo Paap Anne Arnold Benjamin Fitzpatrick Sheila Carrigan and Marlin Buse Edward and Clydine Pabst Hugh Arnold Jeffrey Flege Louise Clifford Amanda Pearson Rich and Jean Arnold Gayle and Doug Foos Matthew Coffey Roxane Perruso Alua Arthur Adam Foster Brent and Dana Cohen Cheryl Peterson Andrea Aseff Joshua Franklin Kay Collins David and Pamela Piper John Baker Jim Frost David Conard Richard Ranson Jay Ballantine Randall and Christina Fuicelli Harvey and Marlene Curtis Virginia and Lester Rear Ken and Carolyn Barnhill Marci Fulton Corey Cutter Susan Rehak and Keith Maskus Marty and Brenda Becker Larry and Barbara Gaddis Liam Davis-Mead Ann and James Rhodes Kevin and Elizabeth Bell Stefanie Gaffigan Suanne Dell Paul and Maria Riekhof Mitchell and Martha Benedict Andrew and Carol Gamble 34 Louis Deluca and Victoria Faoro Marsh and Nancy Riggs Eugene Bernard Karen and Gary Gangle Rob Delwo Mary Beth Ritger and Scott Doiron James and Sue Bicknell Robert and Stacey Gavrell Louis and Joan Depauli Garth and Joanne Rogers Gerry and Mardell Blaufarb Kevin Geiger Peter and Christine Dietze Greg Rogers and Jennifer Barrett Andrea Bloom and Brian Muldoon Brian Geoghegan and Jane Marsh David Donovan Meg Rosegay and Stephen Piatek Jonathan and Jennifer Bockman Martha Geolfos Dick and Christine Doucette Kristin Rozansky Harriet and Leonard Boonin John and Heidi Gerstle Matthew Douglas Barbara and James Ruh Jeffrey Boxer Tim and Amy Getzoff David Eisenstein Patrick Ryan Frank Brainerd Mike Gheleta Joseph and Diane Elio Jonathan Sallet Joan Brett and Robert Golten Patricia and J.A. Gilbert Larry and Susan Farin Richard and Heather Sander Gary Bristol and Diane Goldie Dave Gillilan Eli Feldman John Schaper Thomas and Peggy Bruton Roger Glovsky Richard and Suzanne Fetter Judith and Lawrence Schulman Bernie Buescher Jonathan and Miriam Goodman Charles Figur Deanna Seery Coulter Bump Darla Graff Cyndi and Peter Fleming Amy Shaw Jim Burack Katharine Gray Sonny and Pam Flowers Scott Shipman Robert Burk Kent Gray Robert and Gail Ford Paul Shoning Michael Calabrese Stanley and Lorelle Grazis Wayne Forman and Elizabeth Wald Gregory and Nancy Signer Michael Calvert John and Lois Greer John Fredericks Steve and Jane Sinton Brian and Patricia Campbell Donna Gregg John and Christine Frey Heather Smith and Bill Nonneman Randy Canney and Virginia Brannon Daniel Griffin Melody and George Fuller Jerry Smith Zachary and Courtney Carlyle John Groves Paul Glist Greg Sparks Suzanne and Donald Carmichael Andrew Guarino and Margaret England Tom Gougeon and Donna Middlebrooks Mark Squillace and Maureen Ryan Michael Case Lynn Guissinger and Leslie Bohm Lynne Hanson and William Berger Stan Stanfill Anne Castle and Frank Daviess Stephen and Terry Gurr Cheryl Hara Amy Steinfeld Michel and Betty Cayatte Lakshman and June Guruswamy Dale and Estle Harlan Karen Stevens William Check Arkan Haile Cliff and Elizabeth Harrington Shawn and Lee Stigler Stephanie Chen Dennis Hall and Jane Thompson Sue Ellen Harrison Katherine Tamblyn and John Herbert Karen Chiles Jesse Hall Brad Hattenbach David Tighe Lisa Christian Mark and Kim Hamilton Chris and Linda Hedemann Jerie Torbeck and Max Morstad Sally Claassen Homer and Treva Hancock Philip Heinicke Richard Toussaint Aaron Clay Marilyn Hand Michael Henry Robert Traver Adam and Colleen Cohen Felicity Hannay and James Wood Fritz Holleman and Callie Weiant Sim and Carol Trotter Linda and Douglas Cohn Joy Hansen Tom Horgan Robert and Betty Tuchman Liz and John Coker Franz Hardy David and Karyn Huberman Tyler and Natalie Tysdal Wayne and Jean Cole Susani Harris Marisa Hudson Arney and Ryan Arney Mark Udall and Maggie Fox Brian Connors Thomas and Regina Harris Clare Huntington and Nestor Davidson Jack and Nancy Vahrenwald Brad and Judith Coover Bob Harry 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 35 Honor Roll Stanley Harvey Dan Luecke and Rosemary Wrzos Clare and Marius Sanger Frank Yano Jonathan Haskell Elizabeth and David Lyle Paul Sanzo and Maureen O’Mara-Sanzo Eva Yao Jennifer Head Peter and Anne Lyon Marcia and Charles Saunders Al and Jean Ziegler Stanley and DeArliss Henderson Mark MacDonnell and Kim Macdonnell Terri and Marc Saunders Lee and Nancy Zimmerman Christian and Katie Hendrickson Jonathan Madison Charles Saxton Sandra Herhold Dennis and Donna Maes Jean Sayre Up to $99 Stephen Hess Andrew Maikovich and Michele Brown Judith Scarpella Anonymous Donor (7) Cassandra Heyne Martin Maliner Scott Schaefer Hillary and Daniel Aizenman Emily Hickey Mairi Maloney Carrie and Kevin Schiff Jackson Anderson Greg and Barbara Hobbs Margaretha Maloney and Robert Karl Schock Megan Anderson Andy and Virginia Hodgkin Palaich Michael and Mary Schoendorf Eileen and Dave Baldwin Lincoln Hoewing Felicia Marcus Erik Schuessler Rich and Luann Ball Dick and Linda Hoffmann Michael Marcus Andrew and Allison Schwartz Jane and Richard Barker Dick and Barbara Holme David and Lori Marek Mary Beth Searles Jacqueline Barrows Lydia Holzman Donald and Harriet Marritz Kathleen Sears and Jim Helgoth Phyllis Beattie Elizabeth Hone and Stephen West Herbert Martin Brian Segee Mike and Ann Belo George and Ruth Hopfenbeck James and Phyllis Martin Jenna Seigel Michael Belochi FY 2011 William and Anne Horlbeck Elliot Maxwell and Judith Babbitts Karen and David Selden Sid Biderman Sheryl Howe Kevin McAdam John Shaddock Jennifer Bielak Melissa Hubbard Leonard McCain David Siddall William Blair David and Lisa Hughes Kevin McDowell and Joan Norman Jeffrey Silva Teresa and Peter Bliss Jean and Mike Hughes William and Virginia McGehee Jon Sirkis Ken and Geraldine Bonds Lung Hung Paul and Kathryn McKean Amy Sjerven Eric and Beth Bono Willard Hunter Brooke McKinley and Andrew Johnson William Slaichert Stephen and Cynthia Bretsen Aaron and Niah Hyatt Kristy McTighe Donald Slavin Ingrid and Jared Briant Richard and Ruth Irvin Gregory and Lori Miller Catherine Sloan Muriel Briggs Ron Jaynes Mara Mintzer and Harry Surden Michael Slusarz Ronald Brodsky Pramesh Jobanputra Peggy Montano Morgan and Julie Smith Earl Brunstrom Abbie Johnson James and Beverly Morrato Steven Snyder Carrie Butler Barry and Patty Johnson Leslie Morris Stefanie Sommers Angela Campbell Brian Johnson Gary Moschetti Thomas Spavins Kimberly and James Cancelosi Bruce and Joelene Johnson Marilyn Moses Lawrence Spiwak Christopher and Julia Cantzler Cornell Johnson Mary and Casey Mulligan Frederick Sprouse Mary and Bruce Capdeville Frank and Jody Johnson Cynthia Nagel David and Ra Stark Kelli Carpenter Jessica Johnson Kathleen Nalty and Craig Shaffer Daniel Steckel George and Janet Christiansen Steve Johnson Amy Nathan and Howard Fineman Carolyn and Andrew Steffl Marc Chytilo and Nancy Weiss Richard Kadinger Colleen and Mark Nelson Sheldon and Jan Steinhauser James Clark Michael Kane Sarah and Matthew Niess Sherwood and Anna Sterling Jeffrey Cohen Stephanie and John Kane Charles O’Connor Alan and Sharon Sternberg Sanford and Martha Coleman Nicholas Kant Paul Ohm and Anna Karion Holly Sterrett and Roscoe Nelson Brian Cooper Carol and John Kapsner Todd and Lina Olinger Daniel Steuer Charlotte Corbridge William Keane Theodore and Elizabeth Olsen Ken and Barb Stuart David and Bonnie Crumpacker Nathan Keever Adam Olshefsky Laura Sturges Kristen Cunningham Howard Kenison and Deborah Heidish Dana O’Neill John Sullivan Richard and Karin Curran Paul and Phyllis Kennebeck Tom and Laurene Owen Linda and Dana Sundberg Kimberly and Ted Danielson Albie Kern Belinda Paredes Anne Swanson Karen Datko Alexander Kerr Jeffrey and Amy Parsons Kelly Sweeney Carlos De Dios Robert Kerr and Emily Calhoun Sarah Peay Dottie and John Talbott Jay and Janell Delaney Keith and Kathleen Killian Julie Penner Julie Teel Larry and Paula DeMuth Brian and Nancy King John and Carrie Pepperdine Betsy Temkin Leota DeSouchet Martha King Jim Peters Elsa Tenreiro-Theis and Steven Theis Charles Dolginer and Gayle Doginer 35 Jack and Suzanne Kintzele Renno Peterson Murray Thayer Kevin Doran Merrie Kippur Patrick and Amy Pflaum Bob Thomas Claire Dossier Bob and Barbara Kirchner David Pierce Guy Till Theresa and Matthew Dunn Cameron Kirk Howdy Pierce Kathleen Trachte Mary East Dustin and Catherine Kitson Samantha Pjesky Ben Tracy Affie Ellis Mark and Marilyn Klauber Jan and William Portman John Tracy and Lorinne Lee James and Charlotte Erickson Christy Klein and Mark Ely William and Judy Prakken James Turner and Anita Stephens Todd Federici Howard and Barbara Klemme Kristan Pritz Jana Turvey William and Donna Ferguson Marni Kloster Susan and James Ragsdale 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8:03 AM Page 36 Honor Roll Jared and Lauren Hassan Robert and Brunilda Phillips Fiscal Year 2012 $1,000 to $2,499 Mia Hayes Romney Philpott (July 1, 2011–December 31, 2011) Benton Foundation David and Billie Haynes Loretta Pickerell Bradsby Group Dolores and David Hibbs Harvey and Madeleine Plonsker ORGANIZATIONS Brett Family Foundation John Hickey Kelly Powers and Lila Seal Caplan and Earnest, LLC Gordon Hinds Kathryn Pride $100,000 to $249,000 Hall & Evans, LLC Foundation Sarah Hite Robyn Prosser Class Action Administration, Inc. Lyons Gaddis Kahn & Hall, P.C. Matthew Hobbs and Anna Hobbs-Ulrich Cecelia and Terence Quinn Green Fund Maynes, Bradford, Shipps & Sheftel, LLP Joe and Jean Hodges Elizabeth Raba and Bryan White Microsoft Corporation McElroy, Meyer, Walker & Condon, P.C. Heidi Horten and Dave Stephenson Angela and Scott Rathbun $50,000 to $99,999 Moses, Wittemyer, Harrison, Woodruff, James Houtsma Andrea and Charles Reynolds P.C. Amanda Howe Lawrence Rider AT&T Corporation Native American Rights Fund Pamela Howell Peter Rinn CenturyLink Packard and Dierking, LLC Mary Hupp Jeanne Robb Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Peak Venture Group Mike and Cindy Hyman Jill and Dan Roberts Foundation Rocky Mountain Venture Capital Alice Ierley and Steven Moss Susan and Todd Robertson Comcast Corporation Association FY 2012 Mick Ireland Rocky Rockwell Level 3 Communications Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Bonnie and Andrew Jackson Christopher Rohrer Verizon Enderson & Perry, LLP William Jernigan Eric Rothaus $25,000 to $49,999 Stack McKinney Law Group Russell Joe and Jenny Kramer John Rouse Technology Freedom Institute Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Danielle Johnson Michael Ruderman The Wilderness Society Julie and James Johnson Rowe and Betty Rudolph Global Crossing Development Kathryn and Richard Johnson Dennis Russell Corporations PAC $500 to $999 Bill and Maurine Johnson Gary Sachs Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Otten, Johnson, Robinson, Neff & Ruth Johnston Hub and Marilyn Safran Piton Foundation Ragonetti Douglas Jonas Jessica Schluederberg Time Warner Cable Shared Service Dianne Kallay Nicole Schram Center $250 to $499 Marlene Kearney Erich Schwiesow and Julie Waechter $10,000 to $24,999 Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, LLP Sheri Kelly-Rabult Wayne Scott Hutchinson, Black & Cook, LLC Association of Corporate Counsel D.M. Kinney Keith Seat Oregon RFID Berg Hill Greenleaf & Ruscitti, LLP William and Cheryl Kirchner Michelle Segal and Todd Saliman Roberts Law Office, LLC Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP Gary and Pamela Klotzbach Stephanie and Jeremy Seibold Coalfire Systems, Inc. $100 to $249 Jennifer and Brian Knudsen O.T. Sessions Crane and Tejada, P. C. Betsy and Dennis Kohan Neil and Margaret Severinson Bishop-Brogden Associates, Inc. CTIA Ellen Kohler Carol Shepard Gordon & Rees, LLP DirecTV Incorporated Scott and Jeannette Kornreich Lisa Smith The Trust For Public Land DISH Network Ted and Jessica Kowalski Linda Smoke and Scott Heath Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. James Lamme and Wendy Linscott James Snider INDIVIDUALS Fulcrum Foundation Robert Lanham Paul Snyder and Marty Frick Ira C. Rothgerber Jr. Liberty Media Corporation Christopher and Victoria Lareau Ted Sparn National Cable & Telecommunications Society ($10,000 and up) Matthew and Katelyn Lasek Brita and Eric Speck Association $250,000 to $500,000 Robert Leatherman and Kathy Pitner Katherine Spengler Noble Energy, Inc. David Bonderman Linda and Richard Levy Hal and Patricia Sprague Patton Boggs, LLP Richard Schaden and Boni Lonnsburry David Liberman Julia Sprinkle Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation Marla and Richard Lien Patsy Steele Rothgerber, Johnson & Lyons, LLP $100,00 to $249,000 Eric and Carolyn Lord Carlton and Susanne Stoiber William and Leslie Buck Trish Lovewell Heather Stroud and Shawn Anderson $5,000 to $9,999 Tia Luber Rick and Gloria Stubbs Anonymous Donor $25,000 to $49,999 Jay and Judy Lutz Cynthia Sweet Astrella Law, P.C. Tom and Ellen Campion Leigh and Susan Lutz Marjorie and Harold Taggart Baker & Hostetler Cheryl Peterson 36 George and Carolyn Lyman Donald and Mamie Thompson Bartlit, Beck, Herman, Palenchar & Scott Ruth and Ken Wright Bonnie and Brian Mandell-Rice Linda Toukan Boulder County Bar Association $10,000 to $24,999 Maggi and Joseph Markey Richard Tuttle Bryan Cave HRO Anonymous Donor Nancy and Norman Markman Kenneth and Susan Unteed Colorado Hispanic Bar Association Joe Blake Joan Marsan Jill and David Van Noord Davis, Graham & Stubbs LLP Alan Boyer Thomas Martin Emily Vandenberg Entertainment Software Association Chris and Margot Brauchli Jolie Masterson Lindsay Vangilder Fredericks Peebles & Morgan, LLP Tom and Claire Brown Sean McAllister George and Beverly Visnic Greenwood Telecommunications Rick Collins and Judith Reid Alexia McCaskill Jennifer Warnken and Robert Preuhs Consultants, LLC. Libby Cook Zachary McFarland Paul Washington Goldberg, Godles, Wiener and Wright Brian and Kari Duffy Molly McGill and George Freis Arnold Wegher Hogan Lovells US, LLP Brad Feld and Amy Batchelor Thomas and Georgene McGonagle Lori and Kevin Welty Intrado Bill and Lynda Johnson Mike McManus and Christine Rossi Kirsten Westerland Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton LLP Rehela Khan Dick and Donna Meckley Leigh and Michael Wilson LightSquared LP W. Benjamin Moreland Mary and Stan Merrill Meghan and Jason Winokur Merchant & Gould, P.C. Gil Ordway Phillip and Joan Miller Amy Winterfeld National Cable & Telecommunications Nancy Pierce and Roger Koenig Gale and Janice Miller Christopher Wirth Association Tom and Stacey Ray Jon Miller William and Diane Wise Neustar Teresa and Tom Rice Ken and Brita Mills Carolyn and Michael Wolf Silicon Valley Bank John and Cynthia Schultz David Mitchell David Wolf and Norie Kizaki Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council Peter and Kathleen Tenhula Frank and Cheryl Moore James and Alexis Wooll Tendril Networks, Inc. Stow and Margaret Witwer Morph Morphew Marise Zerobnick United States Telecom Association Carol Yaley Roy and Nancy Morris S.S. and D.D. Zimbelman Viacom International Inc. Jennifer Mulloy and Adam Wright ViaSat Dean’s Cabinet Mystery Murphy Wiley Rein, LLP ($5,000 to $9,999) Ann Murray Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer, LLP Madeleine Musetti Ann Allison Christopher and Jane Oldham $2,500 to $4,999 Joe Banos Alejandro Ortiz Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. Ed and Marlin Barad Kenneth Pace Davis, Wright Tremaine, LLP Rob and Patti Beebe David and Edna Palmer Lathrop & Gage, LC Spike and Nan Eklund Laurie Papineau Law School Class of 2011 Hugh Gottschalk Margrit Parker Littler Mendelson David Harrison Anetra Parks Wilkie, Farr & Gallagher LLP John and Cynthia Hilson Ruth Pelton-Roby Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale & Dorr Bill and Kathleen Hybl Patricia Peterson Phil Kelley Cheryl and Bill Leone 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 37 Honor Roll Margaret and Larry MacDonnell Marty and Alec Rolle Cindy Winn Charlotte Mitchell Janet McBride Ron Sandgrund and Cheryl Barr Mary Witt John and Suzanne Moody Vonya McCann Michael and Anna Sink Tom and Marty Woodford Ann Morgan Larry and Carol Mizel Rod Smith and Connie Brakken Smith James and Alexis Wooll Tom Morris J. Landis Martin St. Clair Strong Luize Zubrow and Bing Leverich Andy and Linda Nathan Jay and Kathy Montgomery Phil Weiser and Heidi Wald Linda and Henry Neuman Balan Nair $500 to $999 Betty Nordwind Dave and Ann Phillips $1,000 to $1,499 Anonymous Donor (3) Nicholas Palmer Florence Phillips Anonymous Donor (4) Ted Abariotes and Julie Noonan Gary and Brooke Palumbo Michael and Barbara Shangraw Brian Beitner Abe Alexander Pamela Passman Mark Squillace and Maureen Ryan John and Penny Bennett David and Lisa Bailey Ray and Catherine Petros Beau Stark and Lucy Schlauch Stark Jack and Karen Berryhill Alison Barry John Popovich and Nancy Juday Nancy Stead and William Pincus Anne and Jeff Bingaman William Birdwell John Richardson Jane Thompson and Dennis Hall Frank and Evelyn Brame Curtis and Kathryn Bradley Paul and Maria Riekhof Pete Wall William Brooks Marc Brosseau David and Janet Robertson Bill and Marie Wise Hal and Sherry Bruff Stephen Cann and Margaret Katz Cann Barbara and James Ruh David and Carol Wood Marti and Philip Cardi Curtis and Mary Carlson Michael Savage FY 2012 Sandy Woods David Case Chuck and Christa Carpenter Peter Schild Marise Zerobnick Barbara and Bertram Cohn Michael and Sarah Carrigan Karl Schock Andrew and Laura Crain Jim Casebolt and Nancy Williams Steven and Robyn Schumacher Dean’s Circle Cecilia and Glenn Curtis David Conard John Seebohm and Kerri McMain ($2,500 to $4,999) Bruce and Carleen Dierking Jim Corbridge and Pauline Hale Jan and Jerry Shelton Jim and Beverly Carrigan Phil and Yvonne DiStefano Jeff Cowman and Kim McCullough Mark Sidel and Margaret Raymond James Casserly Dick and Christine Doucette Dick and Joan Dana Laura Sturges Mark Chandler Boyd Ecker Brenda and Swep Davis Raymond and Kathleen Sutton Stan and Judy Dempsey Eric Elliff Harold and Diane Davison Keith and Lori Tooley Dick and Ann Fisher Daniel and Mary Galloway Mel and Diane Dinner Sim and Carol Trotter Jean Garland and Bruce Byers Kass and Barry Gassman Kyle Dixon Stephanie and Bill Tuthill Marc Graboyes Cynthia Goff and Michael Waggoner Stan and Maggie Doida Garrett and Niki Tuttle Bill and Tiana Gray Mitchel and Janice Goldberg Debra Donahue and C.L. 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Groves Jean and Frank Dubofsky Ahmed White Tom and Alison Henry John Grund William Duncan Barney and Linda White Hugh and Janet Hilton Lakshman and June Guruswamy Jack and Kay Dunn Tom Whittington John and Valerie Howard Becky Hall David Eisenstein Matt and Julia Wills Bob and Mikee Kapelke Carol Haller Diane Espinoza James and Anne Witwer Peggy Lehmann David and Mary Hammond Greg and Suzanne Fasing David Wolf and Norie Kizaki Krista Marks and Brent Milne Dick and Barbara Holme William Fischer John and Sheila McMullen David and Karyn Huberman David and Laura Fisher $250 to $499 Arnoldo Medina and Snehal Patel Will and Judy Iwai Peter and Cyndi Fleming Anonymous Donor (4) Walker and Susanne Miller David Johnson Michelle Flores Suzy Ageton Bob and Jane Nagel Marcia and William Johnson Wayne Forman and Elizabeth Wald Nicholas and Sharon Alexander Bill and Bonnie Neighbors Rick and Cindy Johnson Todd and Jenny Fredrickson Nicholas Allard Jonathan Nuechterlein Greg and Linda Kanan Jane Freeman Eric Anderson and Elizabeth Miles Mark and Melissa Osborn Steve Klein Pat Furman Kathleen and David Archuleta William Paddock Andy Koenig and Gwen Jones Andrew and Carol Gamble Jim Arndt Donald and Cindy Rigot Rita Kummer Judith Geller Hope Babcock Bob and Carole Slosky John and Corinna Lain Tim and Amy Getzoff Gabriel and Lynne Banfi Jan and Bob Steiert Paul and Pamela Lander Michael Gheleta Joe and Janice Bellipanni Conrad Swanson Dale and Constance Lewis Glen and Christine Gordon Kyle Boschen Tucker and Beatrice Trautman Laura Lindley Katharine Gray William Bowe 37 Carole Yaley Mark and Linda Loewenstein Jodi Grogg Sally and Sandy Bracken Karen Lustig James Guyol Edgar and Barbara Brandenburg Dean’s Club Robert McKenzie and Josephine Ruder Paul Haller Kevin and Lisa Bridston ($1,500 to $2,499) Myra Monfort Runyan and Bill Runyan Anne Heinz James Brown Garry and Dale Appel Dennis and Deborah Montgomery Kevin Heupel Robert Brown Betty and David Arkell Bill Mooz Frank Hodges John and Marilyn Bruce Marilyn Averill Danial Nelson Dick and Barbara Hopper Jim Bruin Gary and Marsha Blum Peter Nichols Gary and Janet Jacobs Ken and Bernice Bueche Daniel Caruso Lenny and Cherie Oates Nora Jacquez Catharine Bull William Chapman David Packard Julie and James Johnson Dick Bump and Linda Light-Bump Darden Coors Preston Padden Danielle and James Keith James and Jacquelyn Burghardt Nate and Mary Ford Heather Perkins Midge Korczak and Hal Osteen Marriner Cardon John and Jane Francis Jim Peters Jon and Lenna Kottke Anne Castle and Frank Daviess Dick and Beverly Gast Melissa Pingley Sarah Krakoff and John Carlson David Chadwick Dan and Marcy Haskell Patrick Ryan Camron and Louise Kuelthau Reid and Irene Chambers John Hay and Ruth Murphy Kaleb Sieh Katherine Larkin Denis and Sandy Clanahan Alan and Jerry Heath Peter and Elaine Simon Whiting and Douglas Leary Scott and Laurie Clark Greg and Dorothy Hoskin Matt and Cynthia Skeen Carol Lee Brent and Dana Cohen Jack and Andrea Hyatt Larry Smith Mary Lee and Jerome Schusterman Neal Cohen and Kathleen Hammond Dennis Hynes Larry Soll and Nancy Maron Christopher Leh and Natalie Hanlon-Leh Dan and Sharyn Corson Fred Jeynes Mary Sooter Eric Lentell Jamy Coulson Carolyn and Sam Johnson Janis and William Spivey Susan and Clement Lewin Jim Coyle Claudia Jordan Jeffrey Springer and Amy Mandel Steve and Mimi Lewis Elizabeth Crane and William Mushkin Jill and Ron Kenney Theodore and Sabrina Stavish Patty Limerick and Houston Kempton Karin and Richard Curran Merrie Kippur Dave and Mary Steefel Mike and Tammy Lindsay Harvey and Marlene Curtis Jon and Elaine Krupnick Sonny and Lisa Sullivan Ronald and Jeris Loser Suanne Dell Robyn Kube Wendy Swanhorst Mark MacDonnell and Kim MacDonnell Louis and Joan Depauli Joan Lieberman and Robert Pelcyger Constance Talmage Jalaine Madura Holly Doremus Greg and Betty Martin Thomas Thorne-Thomsen Tom Magee Matthew Douglas Guy Martin Constantine Trela Janet and Scott Martin Jann Engelstad Mike McCarthy Graehm Wallace Lynn McDougal Joseph and Joanne Fanganello Jim and Carole McCotter Randall and Orrelle Weeks Bill and Janet McEwan Bert Fingerhut and Caroline Hicks Mike and Karen McDivitt Jim and Jane Wilbourn Michael and Jessica McGawn Lindsay Fischer Richard Mehren Brett Williams Tom Melaney Eric and Wendy Fisher Lee Pelley David Wilson Bruce and Phipps Menk Sam Fitch and Leslie Durgin 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 38 Honor Roll Robert and Gail Ford Gary Senner Jordan Bunch Amanda and Jason Giguere Sheila Fortune Kevin Shine Jim Burack Ryan Gilman Adam Foster Steve and Jane Sinton Hugh and Susan Calkins Laura Giocomo and Tom Wagner Brenna Francy-Cox George and Gaylord Smith Delores Campbell Todd and Carol Gleeson Jim Frost Heather Smith and Bill Nonneman Jeffrey Candrian Miriam and Jonathan Goodman Kevin and Karen Gifford Morgan and Julie Smith Mary Canmann-Newman Vinineath and Ravi Gopal Patricia and J.A. 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Richard Johnson Sharon and Alan Parker Stan Stanfill Amy Benson Karen Jones David and Sandy Parrish Katie Stapleton John Berggren Inga Jorgensen Benjamin Parrott Sherwood and Anna Sterling Gwen Broeren Stacey Kawakami Phillip and Margaret Parrott Holly Sterrett and Roscoe Nelson Garreth Broesche Loa and Kevin Keenan Eva and Duncan Patten Stacey Stone Kyle Brunger Anne Kelly Tom and Janet Peard Mike and Pam Stovik Coulter Bump Donna Kiehn Sarah Peay Heather Strack Lorna and Adrian Burgess Joel Kiesey Mitra Pemberton and Isaac Dietzel Pam Strauss and Michael Zislis Mary and Bruce Capdeville Arthur Knapp Adam Peters Elvira Strehle-Henson Farrell Carfield Bradley and Nina Kolman Ellen and Stephen Peters Joe Strella and Katherine McGee Suzanne and Donald Carmichael Bruce Kramer Latrice Pettigrew Ken and Barb Stuart Bo and Sandra Chapin Andrew and Christie LaFontaine Sarah Pizzo Margot Summers Janel and Kevin Chin James Lamme and Wendy Linscott Matthew and Colette Pluss Linda and Dana 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Sessions George and Beverly Visnic Marla and Richard Lien Sarah Pascoe Pamela and James Shaddock David Walder Christian Lind and Julianne Altmix Clare Pennington Slim Shaw Mark Walker Eric and Carolyn Lord Jessica Perrill John Shea Karl and Gaile Walter Jay and Judy Lutz Tim Peterson Carol and Lawrence Shively Leanne and Christopher Walther Donald Macy Christopher and Ellen Petti Bob and Lucy Showalter Hannah Wanebo Strom and Tobin Andrew Maikovich and Michele Brown Lisa Phillips Jane Smith Strom Karen Marchesi and William Zurinskas Loretta Pickerell Marylou Smith Marilyn Watson Joan Marsan Benjamin Powell Linda Smoke and Scott Heath George Weber Mike Martin Matthew Ralston Jamie Starr Kirby and Irene Wells David Martinez and Julia Fischer Carin Ramirez Karen Steinhauser and Joel Boymel Martine Wells Brian Mason James Rasband Betty and Lloyd Steinmann Lori and Kevin Welty Jennifer Mauldin Lance Ream Lynette and Floyd Stoltzfus Kevin Werbach Kevin McAdam James Reed Leslie Stratton Laura and Brian Wesley FY 2012 Sean McAllister Michelle Reese Heather Stroud and Shawn Anderson Dion and Jon West Elizabeth McCarthy Judith Richtel Rick and Gloria Stubbs R L Widmann Linda Michow and Sam Realmuto Audrey and John Riggle Sierra Swearingen Robert Wigington Phillip and Joan Miller Peter Rinn Alisha Taibo Malissa Williams David and Lisa Miller Marcelina Rivera Kate Tallman Amy Winterfeld Alison Minea Jeanne Robb Erica Tarpey Stephen and Lesli Young David Mitchell Susan and Todd Robertson Teresa Tate Darryn Zuehlke Larry and Joan Morandi Rocky Rockwell Katherine and Ronald Taylor Gary Moschetti Jennifer Rosenthal Rebecca Taylor William and Sara Mrachek Alex Ross Amanda Tessar Ann Murray Eric Rothaus Joanna and Jim Thies In addition, we are grateful to more Kathryn Mutz John Rouse Euell Thomas than 450 anonymous donors for Renee Neswadi Bruce and Deborah Rowe Kristin Tita contributions totaling $163,773 to Mary and Bruce Neumann Michael Ruderman Terry Tomsick Dru Nielsen Jonathan and Laura Sargent Brian and Diane Tooley the Daniel Barash Scholarship Matthew Niznik Linda Sasser Jamal Trager Fund and four anonymous donors Jon Noyes Marcia and Charles Saunders Judith Trent for contributions totaling $700 to Jordan Oates Michael and Mary Schoendorf Jessica and Michi Tsuda Alison Ochs Marguerite Schumacher Elizabeth and James Tulloch the Philip and Mildred Danielson Deborah Olszonowicz Andrew and Allison Schwartz Lindsay Vangilder Scholarship Fund.

Recent Gifts to the Law School DAVID H. GETCHES SCHOLARSHIP DALE N. HATFIELD PROFESSORSHIP We continue to receive generous contributions for this scholarship estab- The Dale N. Hatfield Professorship has been made possible by Hatfield’s lished by David Getches. As of February 2012, 506 individuals have made generous contribution to secure a professorship that will work in partnership gifts and pledges totaling $366,412, making this scholarship the law with the Silicon Flatirons Center and the Interdisciplinary Telecommunica- school’s fifth largest endowed scholarship. We are grateful to all who made tions Program. In addition, the coming together of friends of Hatfield has this possible. helped make the establishment of this professorship possible.

40 ANN GETCHES FUND RECENT BEQUEST Ken and Ruth Wright (’72) created the Ann Getches Endowed Fund. In We are grateful that Byron (Chris) Chrisman (’66) has included Colorado Law honor of Ann Getches, this gift serves as a tribute to her warm welcome to in his estate plan to beneﬁt the David H. Getches Scholarship, the Harold H. alumni and friends of the Law School during the years her husband, David Bruff Scholarship, and the Edward C. King Scholarship. The Edward C. King Getches, was dean (2003–11). Scholarship is a new fund and will be awarded to a deserving student by the judgment of the dean or his designee. GETCHES-GREEN NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CLINIC We appreciate the generous gifts from the Green Fund and David Bonder- man in the renaming of the Natural Resources Law Clinic to the Getches- Green Natural Resources Law Clinic, which serves as a tribute to the late Dean David Getches and Kelly Green.

DAVID H. GETCHES NATIVE AMERICAN AND/OR NATURAL RESOURCES LAW FELLOWSHIP The Wyss Foundation has provided a generous gift in honor of David Getches to award fellowships in Native American and Natural Resources Law for one post-graduate fellow per year for ﬁve years.

BUCK FAMILY LAW SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWED FUND We are appreciative of the Buck Family for their generous gift that will enable us to award a scholarship to one or more second- or third-year students interested in transactional legal work, particularly with emerging and entrepreneurially oriented companies.

CAROL YALEY LAW SCHOLARSHIP To learn more about these funds and other giving opportunities, We are grateful for Carol Yaley’s generous contribution to create another please contact us at 303-492-3093 or [email protected]. scholarship in support of our students. 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 41

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theoretical lenses, technology trends, and economic prisms. Our policy-minded students emerge with a broad-based theoretical understanding twined with practical insights into the black box of regulations and administrative processes. The addition of LegReg (detailed on page 22) in the ﬁrst-year curriculum is one of many ways that Colorado Law students are learning to navigate the administrative and regulatory process. Classroom learning is augmented by cutting-edge conferences and policy projects by our centers, including the Byron White Center For Constitutional Law, the Natural Resources Law Center, the Center for Environmental and Energy Security, and the Silicon Flatirons Center. As a result, whether working on policy matters for the government or private sector, students are trained to problem solve in a way that is not fungible. Despite our head start, there is much to learn about how to cultivate creative class counselors. For example, Colorado Law needs to wrestle with questions like what role digital literacy should play in legal education—e.g., should basic programming skills and the ability to work with data sets be elements of a student’s law school experience? Additionally, important issues remain concerning how legal training is provided—e.g., should legal education be delivered via emerging and perhaps lower-cost means, such as distance learning and online platforms? And ﬁnally, questions surround the development of students’ cognitive capacities—e.g., how should problem solving and creativity be more deeply integrated into the curriculum? The questions go on in terms of cultivating creative class counselors. They are not unique to Colorado Law. But at least we have a head start on some potential solutions. And we’re working hard to identify others. ■

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5. What resources (people, training, information, etc.) could help “I really enjoyed the logical rigor of law school, which gave me you progress toward your goal? Think about formal and infor- the opportunity to solve problems and reason through outcomes,” mal learning opportunities, including shadowing, volunteer work, said Kerfoot. “But those skills are so broadly applicable that I wasn’t 41 and other creative ways to gather information and experience. sure what field would be most enjoyable. Working in technology is Think about people who might be helpful to you. Seek mentors. exciting because it allows me to apply my skills to the legal and Ask others what has worked for them in achieving similar goals. policy implications of novel and important issues.” For example: Bar section leadership, social networking sites, my In fall 2011, SFC held its first discussion on healthcare informa- friend who knows everyone, my law school classmate John who tion technology, bringing together entrepreneurs, healthcare also is trying to develop his professional network, networking train- providers, and government officials to discuss the technology devel- ing resources. opments in an industry largely untouched by information technol- 6. How will you measure your progress toward achieving your goal? ogy innovation. Kerfoot is excited about the consumer benefit For example: I will track the new contacts I meet in a numbered list supplied by growing technology in the field. “I know the healthcare and review the list each week to make sure I am progressing toward my goal. industry is largely resistant to change, but working on this initiative opened my eyes to the many possibilities for the future. Change is By articulating your goals in this manner, you will increase your taking hold. And by understanding and addressing the barriers to chances of achieving them. Consider further increasing your innovation, we can help accelerate it,” she said. chances by incorporating the concept of accountability. Sharing Kerfoot also is researching and writing on cybersecurity, a growing your goal with a friend and checking in weekly tends to increase field with vast policy and legal implications for every area of the econ- goal achievement rates significantly, so it may be worth choosing a omy. In addition, her position allows her to work closely with stu- peer who also is striving to achieve a similar goal and agreeing to dents, helping them with research opportunities that will prepare hold each other accountable. At a minimum, incorporate your them for jobs in their areas of interest. “In the current legal environ- action steps into your calendar or task management system in a way ment, students are realizing that good grades are important, but they that will remind you to continue to make progress. Also, create a aren’t enough,” she said. “Students have to get involved in a substan- calendar appointment or “to do” item that will remind you to revisit tive way during law school, and I get to help them find their passion ■ your goals in a month to check your progress. and pursue it, something that is very rewarding to me.” Like Mangum, Kerfoot believes the post-graduate fellowship position helped hone her legal talents and opened up many interesting and exciting opportunities. ■ 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:03 AM Page 42

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dozens of people, including Siletz Tribal Council members Tina Re- tasket and Robert Kentta, who visited Colorado Law in 2011. Tribes and Climate Change Professor Sarah Krakoff has been working with the National Con- gress of American Indians, as well as other academic institutions and nonprofits, to coordinate information and strategic thinking about the impacts of climate change on American Indian tribes. The work began with a seed grant from CU's Renewable and Sustainable En- ergy Institute, which enabled Julie Teel, research fellow at the law school, to attract continuing funding to prepare climate change adaptation and renewable energy reports for tribes in the Southwest. Recent Colorado Law graduate Julie Nania (’11) is now working on Carlisle Indian School that project. Complementing the applied research for tribes, Krakoff has also published scholarly articles about climate change as an environmental justice for native people. The Indian Boarding School Legacy On May 14 and 15, 2011, Colorado Law hosted the American Indian Boarding School Healing Symposium, which drew together survivors of the boarding schools, Indian law experts, tribal cultural and language protectors, historians, educators, and mental health providers. Facilitated by Clinical Professor Jill E. Tompkins, the symposium developed a nationally unified multidimensional strategy to attain a national apology for the grievous federal boarding school policy and to effectuate healing for the survivors, their families, and tribal communities. Student attorneys Erica Rogers (’13) and Beth Baldwin (’12) have drafted legislation to establish a federal Native American Boarding School Study Commission to accomplish the symposium strategy. American Indian Religious and Cultural Freedoms On July 21 and 22, 2011, Professors Kristen Carpenter and Richard Collins convened the nation’s first scholarly workshop devoted to di- 42 alogue between general scholars of law and religion and specialists in American Indian religion cases, groups that have common interests but rarely gather to exchange ideas. Participants in the Workshop on Law, Religion and Culture spent two days presenting and analyzing papers that considered the Supreme Court’s major Indian cases in light of broader trends in religious freedoms. With cases on eagle feathers, sacred sites, and peyote coming up through the federal courts, this event shed new light on doctrinal and theoretical questions surrounding religious freedoms for American Indians. 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:04 AM Page 43 from the Law Alumni Board Building Community

As the Law Alumni Board chair, I have focused my I hope you’ll join us in helping build a stronger community— efforts this year on creating a stronger community for all Colorado with your involvement, Colorado Law will be a place you, the legal Law alumni to enjoy. In addition to hosting our annual Law Alumni community, and fellow students and alumni will always call home. Awards Banquet, which is always a fun and celebratory occasion for It has been a pleasure to serve as chair of the Law Alumni Board our community, Colorado Law is creating many opportunities for this year. Working with Dean Weiser, the Colorado Law faculty and you to stay connected to the school and with its students. With new staff, and the dedicated LAB members to strengthen our Colorado leadership at the helm, a new and full-time dedicated director of Law School community has made this position a joy. alumni relations, and a strong focus by the many new staff members in the Career Development Ofﬁce on ﬁnding career opportunities for Yours truly, our students in the coming year, you will see even more opportunities to re-engage with Colorado Law. The annual reunions as part of homecoming weekend will continue, but you’ll also be invited to attend networking events, volunteer your time to mentor Kristin Rozansky (’94) students, provide career advice, and judge competitions.

Vance Knapp (’94), Sherman & Howard Law Alumni Board Members Bob Lawrence (’83), Davis Graham & Stubbs The Law Alumni Board is made up of 28 Colorado Law graduates. Michael McCarthy (’75), Faegre & Benson LLP The members promote the best interests of the Law School by stim- Carolyn McIntosh (’81), Patton Boggs ulating interest in, building loyalty for, and increasing support for Robert (Bob) N. Miller (’65), Perkins Coie the Law School among its alumni and students, and assisting the Ben M. Ochoa (’87), Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP Law School in serving the needs of its alumni, students, and faculty, Anthony F. Prinster (’66), Hoskin, Farina & Kampf the legal profession, and the public at large. The 2011–12 board chair Meshach Rhoades (’04). Kutak Rock is Kristin Rozansky and the chair-elect is David Steefel. Ann M. Roan (’89), Colorado State Public Defender Ingrid Briant (’98), Arnold & Porter Eric Rothaus (’01 ) Thomas Brown (’64), Dufford & Brown Kristin Rozansky (Chair) (’94), Colorado State Personnel Board Eric Elliff (’87), Judge, Denver District Court, 2nd Judicial District Michael R. Savage (’96), U.S. Trust W. Harold “Sonny” Flowers Jr. (’71), Hurth, Yeager, Sisk & Lance Sears (’75), Sears & Swanson Blakemore David Steefel (Chair-Elect) (’78), Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP Hugh Gottschalk (’79), Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell Jan Steiert (Past Chair) (’78), Electrum USA Ltd. Marc Graboyes (’96), Allos Therapeutics Inc. Laura Sturges (’05), Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher Sarah Heck Griffin (’84), Jones Day Kara Veitch (’00), The Colorado Forum John Hay (’64), Gust Rosenfeld PLC Maureen Weston (’92), Pepperdine University School of Law 43 Alan Heath (’68), Owner Managed Business Inst. John Wittemeyer (’65), Moses, Wittemeyer, Harrison & Woodruff

Let me begin by thanking all of you who are planning to at- Joseph Neguse (’09) will receive the Distinguished Recent tend our Colorado Law Alumni Awards Banquet this year. The ban- Alumni Award. Neguse is a University of Colorado Regent, a CU quet is the school’s signature event, and allows us a moment not alum (BA, economics and political science ’05, J.D. ’09) and civic only to reflect on the incredible accomplishments of some of our leader who has spent years advocating for public higher education. most distinguished alumni, but also to contribute to scholarships Jane B. Korn (’83) will receive the Distinguished Achievement in that help ensure that current students will have opportunities to ex- Education Award. Korn (who attended Colorado Law as Silver- perience a similarly bright future. man) was named dean of the Gonzaga University School of Law in Of course, the banquet will also be a moment to once again re- Spokane, Washington, on July 1, 2011. She is the law school’s first member the contributions that David Getches made not only to female dean. Colorado Law, but to the legal community at large. As such, all of Joe Blake (’61) will be given the Distinguished Achievement in the money that is raised at this event will go to the Dean Getches the Public Sector Award. As a Colorado native, Blake has dedicated Scholarship Fund. his career to public service. Widely known for his 10-year leadership In keeping with the theme of honoring those who have made a of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Blake was also named positive impact on the legal community, we are honoring a few as the first chancellor of Colorado State University System in 2009. alumni with this year’s Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards. Thank you for your continued support and loyalty to Colorado William “Bill” Johnson (’58) will be awarded the William Lee Law. I look forward to seeing you at the banquet on March 14. Knous Award, which is the highest award that Colorado Law can be- stow upon one of its alumni. A partner at Rothgerber, Johnson and Best wishes, Lyons LLP, Johnson pioneered the “one bank holding company” concept, which has been used by banks throughout the United States. He has represented thousands of banks or bank holding companies in approximately 47 states, and was the founding director of First Bank, where he has served as chairman of the board since 1977. David Steefel (’78), Chair-Elect 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:04 AM Page 44 Class Actions Class Actions

Jim Keeling, along with his wife, Pam, was ’50 named an Excalibur Award finalist by the ’82 Bill Hobbs, deputy secretary of state, retired Ron Sandgrund co-authored Residential Rockford Register Star. The award is given to after serving 12 years in the secretary of Construction Law in Colorado, which re- a resident of Rockford, Illinois, who state’s office. Appointed by Secretary of ceived the 2011 national Award of Profes- demonstrates an exceptional commitment State Donetta Davidson in 1999, Hobbs sional Excellence from the Association for to community service. served five secretaries overseeing major in- Continuing Legal Education. novations in business filings and elections Thomas Potter of Grand Forks, North administration. Dakota, announced his candidacy for the ’83 democratic nomination to run for the Larry Jent was appointed to the Board of Wes Kettelkamp was featured in the Pueblo United States Senate. Potter is currently a Veterans’ Affairs by Montana Governor Cheiftan as part of the paper’s “80 and Still pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Brian Schweitzer. Jent is a Democratic Going Strong” series. The article reflected Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. Prior to his ordi- member of the Montana Senate, represent- on Kettelkamp’s long and distinguished nation, he taught finance at the University ing District 32 since 2007. He was previ- legal career. of North Dakota in Grand Forks. ously a member of the Montana House of ’70 ’75 Representatives from 2000 through 2006. Gary Jackson received Chaz Miller participated on an Energy, Envi- the Colorado Bar Asso- ’85 ronment and Resources panel at the American Carlos McDade was appointed the general ciation’s highest honor, Bar Association’s fall workshop in October counsel for the Clark County School District its Award of Merit, in 2011. His paper, “From Birth to Rebirth: Will in Las Vegas, Nevada. Before taking this po- January. Jackson has Product Stewardship Save Resources?” was sition, McDade worked at the Las Vegas law been a partner at Di- voted the workshop’s best paper. firm Black and LoBello. Manna & Jackson since 1976, focusing on com- John F. Sass was elected vice president of the Kathleen Nalty was plex civil litigation and National Academy of Arbitrators at their awarded the 2011 Diver- representation of legal annual meeting in San Diego, California. sity Trailblazer Award professionals. by the Diversity in the ’76 Legal Profession Com- ’71 Alex Martinez was named the manager of mittee of the Colorado Samuel Levy was elected the associate na- safety for the city and county of Denver by and Denver Bar Associ- tional commissioner of the Anti-Defamation Mayor Michael B. Hancock. He previously ations. League. Levy currently practices law at served as a Colorado Supreme Court Greenberg Traurig LLP. justice. ’87 Robert Comer was named partner at Faegre 44 Stephen Munsinger was appointed Colo- ’79 Baker Daniels LLP in the firm’s Denver of- rado’s First Judicial District’s chief judge by Mark Fogg was hired fice. He was also recently named the chief Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice by COPIC as the com- administrative officer and general counsel Michael Bender. pany’s new general of International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. counsel. COPIC is a ’72 leading medical liability Dennis Maes was elected to a three-year ’92 insurance provider and Charles Bedford is the new regional manag- term on the Board of Directors for the healthcare advocate for ing director for Asia for The Nature Conser- Mental Health America of Colorado. Maes risk management and vancy (TNC). He is now living in Hong Kong is currently chief judge of the Tenth Judicial patient safety. Fogg is where the new region’s operating center will be District. the former president of Kennedy Childs P.C. based. Before his promotion, he spent nine Tim Murphy was selected for inclusion in years leading TNC’s Colorado chapter. The Best Lawyers in America 2012. Murphy ’81 is managing partner of the San Francisco Marc Williams was ’94 office of Fisher & Phillips LLP. elected mayor of Ar- Mark E. Hamilton was named partner at vada, Colorado, in No- Holland and Hart for their Aspen office. ’74 vember 2011. He has Prior to joining Holland & Hart, he was a Roger Barrick has pub- served as an Arvada shareholder and director of Caloia, Houpt lished his debut novel, council member since & Hamilton P.C. in Glenwood Springs, The Gates of the Wolf’s 1999, and continues his Colorado. Lair. The novel is avail- partnership with Helm, David Lobato was appointed as a new judge able for purchase at Less, Smith & Williams in Arvada. for the Pueblo County Court in Colorado by www.rogerpershing Governor John Hickenlooper. Lobato, a barrick.com. long-time resident of Pueblo, was the deputy state public defender in the Pueblo Regional Office prior to his judicial appointment. He 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:04 AM Page 45 Class Actions worked in the areas of criminal defense for Rudy Verner joined Berg Hill Greenleaf & misdemeanor, traffic, and felony cases. Ruscitti LLP as an associate. He represents ’06 David Brantz was named clients in a broad range of commercial cases, partner at Kottke & ’96 including matters involving contractual and Brantz LLC in Boulder, Michael Gonzales was appointed by Gover- business relationships, insurance coverage, oil Colorado. His practice nor John Hickenlooper as a 12th Judicial and gas, and other natural resource issues. continues to focus on es- District Court judge. Gonzales was for- Verner is one of the few in Colorado who also tate planning, trust ad- merly an Alamosa County judge. practices in the area of media and First ministration, probate, real Amendment law, counseling television sta- Ben Pearlman was recently appointed as the estate, and business law. tions and other media outlets on issues per- new Boulder County attorney. taining to court access, open records requests, and libel and defamation. In 2007, Verner was ’08 ’98 Stefanie Sommers joined Otten Johnson appointed to the Criminal Justice Act Panel for Arturo Jimenez was re-elected to the Denver Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC as an associ- the United States Court of Appeals for the School Board in November 2011. ate. Sommers interned for the Honorable Tenth Circuit. Michael Bender of the Colorado Supreme ’99 ’03 Court and the Honorable Leland Anderson Jesse Mahoney joined the University of of the First Judicial District of Colorado. Abraham Laydon was Denver as the volleyball head coach. For the named shareholder and past seven seasons he was with Colorado State director of Burns, Figa ’10 University’s athletics program as the associate Chris Achatz joined & Will P.C. He repre- head coach of volleyball. IHS, the global informa- sents clients in commer- tion company focused Daniel Walzl is the new Alamosa County cial and residential real on energy, economics, Court judge in the 12th Judicial District. He estate matters including geopolitical risk, sustain- was appointed by Governor John Hicken- development, entitle- ability, and supply chain looper in November 2011. ments, leasing, condemnation, and foreclo- management, as assis- sure. He also advises businesses and nonprofit tant legal counsel. ’00 organizations with regard to mergers and ac- Kara Veitch was awarded the Colorado Bar quisitions, contracts, and entity formation; Association’s Gary L. McPherson Outstand- handles litigation and alternative dispute res- ’11 Tawnya Ferbiak and John Hoelle were both ing Young Lawyer of the Year award. olution through mediation and arbitration; featured in a Law Week Colorado article and counsels individuals and families with about recent law graduates who have fol- ’02 their estate planning and estate administra- lowed alternative career paths. Kelly Dickson Cooper was named partner tion needs. at Holland & Hart for their Denver office. Charles Fuller was married to Alyssa Hud- She concentrates her practice in all areas of ’04 gins on August 6, 2011, in Santa Barbara, trusts and estates litigation and administra- Benjamin Fernandez was named partner at California. Fuller is an attorney at Feather- tion, including estate and gift tax, fiduciary- Faegre Baker Daniels LLP’s Denver office. stone Petrie DeSisto LLP, and resides in 45 related disputes, litigation, probate, and His focus is on patent strategy, prosecution, Denver with his new wife. estate and trust administration. and preparation, including a robust practice James Wittler was appointed by Colorado in the medical technology and consumer Teresa Shulda was named partner at Foul- Governor John Hickenlooper to serve as a products industries. ston Siefken in Wichita, Kansas, where she county court judge in the 13th Judicial Dis- previously worked as an associate for three Don Nottingham recently put his deputy district. He previously practiced law in Jules- years. Before returning to Kansas where she trict attorney position with Jefferson County, burg, Colorado, with Vandermoer & Carlson grew up, Shulda practiced law in New Mex- Colorado, on hold to rejoin his undergradu- P.C., where he focused on property, real es- ico and Colorado. ate university a cappella group Straight No tate, estate planning, probate, contracts, fam- Chaser. The group, now on an international ily law, and employment. tour, has gained notoriety through their play- ful and endearing renditions of holiday classics and pop songs.

Send a class note to Katy Brown, Director of Alumni Relations, at [email protected]. 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:04 AM Page 46 In Memorium Retired Chief Justice Luis Rovira Retired Chief Justice Luis Rovira of the Colorado Supreme Court passed away on October 30, 2011, leaving behind a 60-year legacy of influential jurisprudence and civil rights advocacy. While he is best known for his majority opinion in the 1994 Colo- rado Supreme Court decision Romer v. Evans, his legal career began almost 45 years earlier, before he even graduated from law school. Born in 1923 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Rovira grew up in New York before serving with distinction in the 102nd Infantry during World War II. Upon his return from Europe in 1945, he attended the University of Colorado and obtained a degree in political science in 1948. He then continued on to earn a J.D. at the University of Colorado Law School in 1950. Throughout his academic career, Rovira was heavily involved with the University of Colorado’s government and the community at large. He served as both president of the Associated Students of the Univer- sity of Colorado and general chairman for the university. During his tenure he spoke out vociferously against segregation. He established a campuswide “National Brotherhood Week,” and at a Big Six conference meeting his outspoken opposition to a proposed rule allowing Court, and during the last five years of his tenure served as chief jus- segregation of sports teams helped prompt its rejection. tice. It was while sitting as chief justice that he authored the major- He didn’t stop there. Not only did he speak out against discrim- ity opinion in Romer v. Evans. That decision struck down ination, but he also took his beliefs to court. One of his first trial Colorado’s “Amendment 2,” which prohibited anti-discrimination experiences sparked a civil rights reform movement in Boulder. protections for gay and bisexual individuals. Though it was a con- At that time, students were permitted to practice in the Justices troversial decision, it was upheld on appeal to the United States of the Peace Court, and it was there that Rovira took one of his first Supreme Court and is by far his most influential opinion. cases. He represented Edward Johnson, a black graduate student Rovira, throughout his career, was dedicated to improving the le- who had been denied service at the Buff Barber Shop because of his gal system. He helped create strong alternative dispute resolution race. Even though the case was eventually declared a mistrial, programs in 16 counties across the state. Even after stepping down Rovira’s energetic commitment helped spark a student boycott of from the Supreme Court, he served on the Court of Appeals and the local barber shops that followed similar policies. The boycott also provided arbitration services. Even today, through the Justice successfully forced the barber shops to serve everyone. Luis Rovira Scholarship for Outstanding Constitutional Law, his After graduation, he went on to practice law for more than 25 support continues to provide assistance to students interested in years before being appointed to the district court in 1976. Shortly continuing his tradition of forward-thinking civil rights advocacy. His impact on Colorado and on the university will continue. 46 thereafter, in 1979, he was appointed to the Colorado Supreme

Cynthia Schultz Cynthia Schultz, longtime friend of Colorado Law, passed away in her home at the age of 83 on December 20, 2011. Schultz moved to Colorado in 1954 where she met her husband, Colorado Law alum John Schultz (’53). She made countless contributions to the University of Colorado, including the law school, throughout her life. She served on the University of Colorado Boulder Graduate School Advisory Council, the Graduate School Resource Commit- tee, and the University of Colorado Ad Hoc Task Force on Gradu- ate Education. Along with her husband, she helped establish the Schultz Law Scholarship Fund and the Schultz Annual Lecture Se- ries in Energy, which takes place annually at the Wolf Law building. Schultz is survived by her husband, John, her daughter, Cynthia Howard, and grandchildren John, Michael, and Alisa. Colorado Law held a memorial service for Cynthia Schultz in the Wolf Law building on January 27, 2012. 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:04 AM Page 47 In Memorium ’46 ’57 ’82 Robert Welborn passed away on May 24, Theodore Davis passed away on June 19, Kurt Stiegelmeier passed away on July 18, 2011, at the age of 91. He was born in 2011, at the age of 82. He was a Colorado na- 2011, at the age of 55. He worked as an attor- Pueblo, Colorado, and was raised in Den- tive and earned his law degree after serving ney for Colorado municipalities including ver. He was known as an expert water in the Army Corps of Engineers. His career Colorado Springs, Denver, Arvada, and lawyer, and was a founding partner of Wel- took him all over the United States and into Pueblo throughout his career. He was also born Sullivan Meck & Tooley. He is sur- other countries to work on large construc- an avid outdoorsman who loved sailing, vived by his wife of 65 years, Salty (Francis tion projects. He is survived by his wife, hiking, and climbing. Newton) Welborn, and his four children. Colleen, and his children. ‘83 ’48 ’58 Curt Krisciun passed away on October 5, Kenneth Geddes passed away on Septem- Richard McLean passed away on May 7, 2011, in Boulder, Colorado, after a coura- ber 12, 2011, at the age of 88. He practiced 2011, at the age of 79. He was born and geous four-month battle with gastric cancer. law in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from raised in Denver, Colorado, and served as He attended the University of Connecticut 1948 until shortly before his death. He was the mayor of Boulder in the 1970s. He be- and received a BA in English literature from chair of the El Paso County Republican came a district judge, a post that he held for the University of New Haven. After he Party in 1962 and helped John A. Love be 15 years. earned his law degree, he clerked for the elected as Colorado’s governor. ’66 Colorado Supreme Court and then worked at the attorney general’s office. His law ca- ’50 Judge David R. Torke, of Boulder, passed reer continued in private practice with Pin- Joseph Vento passed away on November 4, away on January 9, 2012, at the age of 80. nacol Assurance. More recently, he was an 2011, at the age of 86. He spent his legal ca- Judge Torke was born in Antigo, Wisconsin, administrative law judge for the Colorado reer practicing law in Pueblo, Colorado, for as one of 11 children. He went to high Department of Labor and Employment. He 30 years and in Colorado Springs, Colo- school in Denver, Colorado, served in the was active in the workers’ compensation rado, for 15 years. Navy, and graduated from the University of community and spoke at many conferences Colorado in 1954 and from the University of ’53 for the Colorado Defense Lawyers and the Colorado Law School in 1966. He practiced William Mattoon passed away on September Colorado Bar Association. He also pub- law in Boulder until he was appointed a 28, 2011, at the age of 82. He was a native of lished several articles for Colorado Lawyer. Boulder County judge in 1972. Pueblo, Colorado, and served in the U.S. ’88 Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps af- ’67 Jim Rogers passed away at the age of 68 on Cecil Turner passed away on February 26, ter receiving his law degree. He went on to April 7, 2011. He lived in Golden, Colorado, 2011. He served as the assistant district attor- join the law firm Petersen & Fonda, where and worked in the state throughout his career. ney in Pueblo, Colorado. He joined the he was a partner until his death. He is sur- Before earning his law degree, he worked in Pueblo DA’s office right after graduating vived by his wife, Laura, his four children, the drafting and design department at Coors from law school, leaving once to work in the and eight grandchildren. and attended the University of Denver for his private sector in 1976, but returning in ’55 B.A. He was a sole practitioner in criminal 47 2005. He was 69 years old. Frank “Buddy” Ciancio Jr. passed away on defense and civil rights law. ’75 June 15, 2011, at the age of 82. He served as ’94 an aviator in the Marine Corps before earn- Lee Bartholomew passed away on June 30, Cynthia Jo Sheehan passed away on July 16, ing his law degree. He is survived by his 2011, at the age of 61. After earning his law 2011, at the age of 48. She practiced criminal wife, Marta, and his two daughters. degree, Bartholomew practiced in Denver, defense law in Denver, Colorado, and won a Colorado, up until his retirement in 2009. ’56 case before the Colorado Supreme Court in Jon Little Jr. passed away on August 3, 2011, ’76 2002, in which she defended Derek Lavan at the age of 79. Before entering private Joseph Cope passed away on September 8, Jackson on Fourth Amendment grounds. practice in 1983, Little enjoyed a prolific ca- 2011, at the age of 66. Cope practiced law in ’96 reer in the public sector. He practiced law Boulder for 35 years. His expertise was in Greg Miller passed away on February 7, 2012, with the Department of the Interior, the water rights, real estate, and aviation law. in Albuquerque, New Mexico. An opera Office of the Solicitor, and in 1978 he was singer with a beautiful voice, Miller attended appointed by President Carter as the federal Moorhead State University on a scholarship representative in a water dispute negotia- and earned a bachelor’s degree in music. After tion. In 1983, he helped open the Denver graduating from Moorhead State, Miller branch of Duncan, Weinberg, Miller and came to Boulder, Colorado, to pursue a law Pembroke, before moving on to join Wells, degree. He founded his own successful busi- Love and Scoby in 1992. ness, Samba Safety, in New Mexico in 1998, which he sold to an investment firm in 2010. 505650 CU AMI TXT8 3/12/12 8:04 AM Page 48

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