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BY SHELBY KNAFEL

Bar News is a monthly compilation of news from the CBA, including sections and committees, administration, and local and specialty bar associations. It also includes notices of activities—past, present, and future—from local and national law-related organizations and groups.

DBA Docket Relaunch AILA Colorado Heads On April 24, DBA members raised a glass in honor of the newly redesigned Docket magazine, to the Supreme Court which features a sleek design and fresh content. The relaunch party was hosted at the Denver On April 15, a group of lawyers from the Col- Press Club. orado Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association were sworn in to the Bar of the U.S. Supreme Court. The group 1 Clair Smith, graphic designer, with Ray Ruth, owner of Photographic Print later spoke with members of Congress about Services. modernizing immigration laws. 2 Anthony Perreira and Docket editor Brendan Baker.

1 Front row: Jeff Joseph, Kathleen Gilbert- Macmillan, Nicole Murad Rothstein, Allen Orr (Movant), Christina Fiflis, Jennifer Smith, and Aaron Elinoff. Back row: Alex McShiras, Bryon M. Large, Shawn Meade, and James Lamb. 2 The immigration lawyers traveled to DC to speak before Congress. 2

46 | COLORADO LAWYER | JUNE 2019 Barristers Benefit Ball The Denver Bar Association held its annual Barristers Benefit Ball on Friday, April 12. The Roaring Twenties-themed event was held at Mile High Station, where guests entered through a “speakeasy.” The gala is the annual fundraiser for Metro Volunteer Lawyers, which recruits and coordinates volunteer attorneys to represent people who otherwise could not afford legal assistance. MVL thanks all sponsors, supporters, and attendees for another successful year.

Guests get in the spirit of the Roaring Twenties at this year’s ball. The gala featured feathers, pearls, paddle auctions, live performances, and dancing.

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News from the EPCBA “You Be The Judge” CLE The El Paso County Bar Association had a To promote greater diversity on Colorado’s state court and Denver County Court benches, the busy spring. Its March bar luncheon featured Center for Legal Inclusiveness and CBA co-sponsored a CLE program on how to become a judge. the presentation of the Civil Pro Bono Project Attendees heard from justices, judges, nominating commission members, the city attorney, Volunteer Attorneys Awards. Also in March, and the governor’s legal counsel about what it takes to become a judge and how to successfully the EPCBA’s sister charitable organization, navigate the judicial application process. The event concluded with a presentation from Colorado the El Paso County Bar Foundation, held its Representative Leslie Herod, followed by a reception in the Judicial Center’s atrium. annual gala to raise funds to support annual grants and scholarships for law students. In April, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser attended the EPCBA’s monthly happy hour to discuss important legal issues confronting Colorado.

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1 Judge Timothy Schutz, Judge Denise Peacock, Raquel Hernandez, Greg O’Boyle, Jon Hertzog, Jennifer Helland, Kelly McPherson, Joel Pratt, Lisa Dailey, and Mike 5 6 Berniger at the EPCBA luncheon. 2 Guests enjoyed a memorable evening at the Bar Foundation’s annual gala, held at 1 Kristin Bronson, Jacki Cooper Melmed, and Judge Gil Román. the Club at the Flying Horse. 2 Byeongsook Seo, Justice Monica Márquez, and Daniel Ramos. 3 Attorney General Phil Weiser presents at 3 Judge Emily Anderson, Judge Terry Fox, and Judge Steven L. Bernard. the April happy hour. 4 Kristin Bronson, Judge Theresa Spahn, Roger Hutson, and Judge Gary Jackson. 5 Event producers Jacki Marro and Sean Slagle. 6 Judge Don Touissant and Shannon Stevenson address the written application process for judges.

48 | COLORADO LAWYER | JUNE 2019 Associates Campaign 2019 Lawyer’s League The success of the Legal Aid Foundation’s 2019 Associates Campaign was celebrated at a reception Basketball Tournament hosted by Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell on April 3. The Associates Campaign raised a record $231,000 The Lawyers League Basketball’s version for legal aid during the month of March, with 62 firms participating and over 1,300 individuals of March Madness concluded with Gibson from the legal community donating. Colorado Supreme Court Justices Brian Boatright, Melissa Dunk defeating Evans & McFarland in the Hart, and William Hood presented the awards to firm representatives. championship game. Congratulations to this year’s champs!

Alex Harris, Ed Schroeder, Reid Rector, John Partridge, Josiah Clarke, and Joshua Pranckun.

1 Justices Brian Boatright and Melissa Hart with CONTRIBUTE Associates Campaign firm representatives. Bar News is always looking for pictures 2 Aaron Goldhamer, Mairead Dolan, Mike Silhasek, and descriptions of legal events Justice Brian Boatright, Justice Melissa Hart, Liz Och, happening throughout Colorado. Katy Raffensperger, Bobby Thalman, and Julia La Snapshots taken with a phone camera Manna. work great! To contribute pictures, 3 LAF Associates Advisory Board Co-Chair Liz Och, simply email them to Shelby Knafel LAF Board of Trustees Chair Natalie Hanlon-Leh, LAF Associates Advisory Board Co-Chair Jenny Parker, and at [email protected], and be sure Colorado Legal Services Executive Director Jon Asher. to select the largest file size when prompted.