CDLA Events

CDLA holds many events throughout the year, offering Continuing Legal Education (CLE), networking opportunities, fundraising and social mixers, as well as our yearly weekend conference. These sessions create great opportunities for our members to meet, exchange ideas, and earn learning credits. Check our calendar for future dates and keep an eye on your inbox for your invitations!

Recent Events Highlights

New Lawyers Happy Hour Roundtable: Professionalism in Litigation & Networking Left Hand Brewery - 4180 Wynkoop St., Denver

April 24, 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Looking to sharpen your litigation skills and grow your network? Join new lawyers from both the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) and the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association (CDLA) on Thursday, April 24
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Legal Writing Composition 201 – How to Get Past Blank Screen Paralysis to Improve Your New Project – Advanced Techniques Presented by: Marilyn Chappell, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP Brendan Powers, Spies Powers & Robinson

April 8, 2025, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

How do you get past that feeling of paralysis when facing your computer screen to try to improve upon a new project? This CLE will provide you with advanced composition and editing tools necessary to persuasive ethical legal writing.
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2025 CDLA Trial Academy! Motor Vehicle Accident, April 3-5, 2025

April 3, 2025, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Practicum organized by:
Gregg Rich, Coombe Curry Rich & Jarvis
Limited to 18 participants
Applied for 29 hours+ 1 Ethics credit.
To Learn More and to Register, Click Here

Deposition Skills Boot Camp, Learning by Doing - Sponsored by Pike Reporting

March 21, 2025, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Hone your deposition skills with our hands-on program! Practice with live court reporters, master persuasive techniques, and get tailored feedback in an interactive, small-group setting. Limited to 12 participants for a personalized learning experience.
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Employees have the POWR –Employer Obligations Under the POWR Act Dana Dobbins Joseph Robertson Holland & Hart

March 18, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The Colorado POWR act, which took effect in 2023, strengthened employee protections against workplace discrimination and harassment, created new conditions for nondisclosure agreements, and imposed other requirements on employers. Dana and Joseph will discuss employers’ obligations under the relatively new law, including ways to mitigate risk.

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Limiting Non-Economic Damages LaMar Jost, Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP Michael Mirabella, Campbell Killin Brittan & Ray Kirk Whitehead, Martinez, Dieterich & Zarcone Legal Group

March 11, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The CLE will focus on strategies to limit non-economic damages in tort cases. Topics include anchoring and how to combat this common practice by plaintiffs' counsel; non-capped damages; addressing especially likable and sympathetic plaintiffs; and carving out impairment from non-economic damages. The training will also include an update on recent changes in the cap for non-economic damages in Colorado
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Legal Writing Composition 101 – How to Get Past Blank Screen Paralysis to Begin Your Project – Basic Techniques Presented by: Marilyn Chappell, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP Brendan Powers, Spies Powers & Robinson

March 6, 2025, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

How do you get past that feeling of paralysis when facing your blank computer screen to begin a new project? This CLE will provide you with the basic tools needed to compose your projects in practical, ethical ways that produce the most persuasive work product.
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The Reasonableness and Necessity of Radiofrequency Ablations Presented by: George V. Schakaraschwili, M.D.

March 4, 2025, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Dr. Schakaraschwili, will discuss the reasonableness and necessity of Radio Frequency Ablations and how to defend the “Requests for Life”. He will also review the efficacy ESI and other injections commonly seen in W.C. treatment and in bodily injury claims. He will review the medical treatment guidelines addressing these modalities.
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Get psyched for Jury Selection: Tips from a practitioner about finding your panel

February 27, 2025, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Kellie Janke, M.A., Director of Jury Consulting at Magna Legal Services
Ashley R. Larson, Sutton-Booker
Jen Friedberg, American Family
To Register for the Webinar, Click Here

10 Things I Hate About You

February 26, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

This session will bring together auditors and timekeepers to explore the most common pitfalls and friction points in the legal bill audit process.
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Gender and Pronouns in the Legal Practice Presenters: Honorable.Ted Tow (he/him), Colorado Court of Appeals and Hayden DePorter (they/them), HKM

February 11, 2025, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM

I. The learning objectives of the presentation encompass the following:
a. Terminology
b. The Requirements of the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act
c. The Ethical Obligations of Rule of Professional Conduct 8.4
d. How to appropriately handle the topic in practice
e. Gender in legal writing

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Fear vs GEICO - WEBINAR

February 10, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Discussion topics include the factual and procedural background to Fear, the decision itself, how plaintiffs’ attorneys are already taking advantage of the decision and how they otherwise might do so, how carriers and counsel can respond, other practical impacts on claims and litigation, and unanswered and newly raised legal questions
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Time Management, Communication, & Organizational Skills Presented by Kerry McCarthy, COLAP - 1 hour ethics applied for

December 17, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Avoiding burnout in a demanding environment is difficult. Learn how to leverage time management, communication, and organizational skills in your favor. This presentation introduces the audience to a wide range of strategies that can help
manage and prevent stress, overwhelm, and burnout that results from being disorganized. Emotional intelligence underlies skills such as boundary setting, work-stress assessment, and personal reflection questions, all of which are included throughout the presentation.

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Effective Written and Oral Advocacy with Colorado Supreme Court Justice Richard L. Gabriel 1 hour CLE approved

December 13, 2024, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Hear from Colorado Supreme Court Justice Richard L. Gabriel on his tips for persuasive writing and effective oral argument at both the appellate and trial level stemming from his 15-plus years on both of Colorado’s appellate courts.
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When Worlds Collide: The Intersection of Attorney Malpractice and OARC Investigations Presented by Katherine Otto and David Beller, Recht Kornfeld

December 12, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Guidance on how to mitigate risks of malpractice claims, avoid attorney grievances, and practical advice if you find yourself on the wrong end of a proceeding. Presenters will also address the intersection of the Rules of Professional Conduct in both areas.

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New Lawyer Boot Camp - being held at Hall & Evans

December 10, 2024, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

This is a full-day learning experience targeted at new lawyers or those in their early years of practice. The program is offered FREE for those who have been members of CDLA for 3 years or less and yes, this is live and in person! For that reason, we are limiting the participants to 30 on a first-come/first-serve basis.
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Construction Legislation Roundtable Presented by: Melissa Ogburn, Montgomery Amatuzio and Adam Royval, Messner Reeves

December 3, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

This session will provide an in-depth analysis of recent legislative developments related to construction defect reform in Colorado. Participants will review the key components of last year’s proposed bills, including one that nearly passed into law, and explore anticipated legislative initiatives for the upcoming session. Through facilitated discussion, attendees will identify critical issues and considerations for shaping future construction defect reforms.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the legislative process and key drivers behind construction defect reform in Colorado.
• Analyze the implications of proposed legislation from the past year.
• Collaborate in identifying priorities and strategies for influencing new legislation.

To Register for the Webinar, Click Here

Clearing the (Brain) Fog Surrounding TBI Claims - Zoom Webinar - CDLA Members Only Please

November 7, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presented by:
John H. Stevens
Partner, Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP
Applied for 1 hour CLE
CDLA Members Only Please
To Register for the Webinar, Click Here

Klabon Decision

October 24, 2024, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Presented by: Kendra Beckwith, Lewis Roca; Amy Twohey, Zupkus Angell and Erica Payne, Sutton | Booker; Max Jones and Hayleigh Lidbury Montgomery Amatuzio and Jeff Ruebel, Ruebel and Quillen
CDLA Members Only Please
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CDLA/CTLA Professionalism Event

October 24, 2024, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Viewhouse Ballpark
2015 Market St, Denver, CO 80205
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Habitat for Humanity

October 19, 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Loveland Habitat for Humanity
October 19, 2024
10am - 4pm (tentative)
168 Primrose, Loveland CO
Men welcome
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CLE and Reception – DU and CU Scholarship Recipients

August 23, 2024, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell
370 Seventeenth Street, Suite 4500, Denver, CO 80202
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2024 Annual Conference Eldorado Hotel & Spa Santa Fe, New Mexico

August 1, 2024, 6:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Click here for the latest brochure

Defending Releases in a Post Miller v. Crested Butte World

June 25, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Jordan Lipp
Childs McCune

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Forensic Biomechanics: Methods, Applications, and Deliverables including 3D Injury Models

May 16, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presented by:
Kyle Heer, P.E. & Jeffrey Brown, Ph.D.
Compass Consulting Engineers
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Answering Written Discovery -- Taking the “Ugh” out of it

May 16, 2024, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

Featuring: Kevin Kuhn and Tate Wines, Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell, and
Andrew LaFontaine, Bradley J. Schultz & Associates
Moderated by Kirk Whitehead, Bradley J. Schultz & Associates
Live -
Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell
370 17th St., Suite 4500
Denver, CO 80202
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Advice, practice pointers, and critique from the bench

May 7, 2024, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Webinar
Presented by:
Administrative Law Judge Stephen Abbott
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Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction for Lawyers

May 2, 2024, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Presented by:
Nathan Rose, MS
Explico
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Handling Cases with Pro Se Parties

April 23, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presented by:
U.S. District Court Judge Charlotte Sweeney
United States District Court for the District of Colorado
U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Maritza Braswell
United States District Court for the District of Colorado
Billy-George Hertzke, SGR, LLC
To Register for the Webinar, Click Here

LGBTQ and the Law in the Rural Setting

March 29, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Billy-George Hertzke, SGR, LLC
Michael A. Watts, Retherford, Mullen & Moore
Rodrigo Lugo, Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
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Deposition Skills Boot Camp

March 28, 2024, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Presented by: Billy-George Hertzke, SGR, LLC
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Navigating Attorney & Client Stress

March 12, 2024, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Presented by: Kerry McCarthy COLAP
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CDLA Trial Academy March 7-9, 2024 - MVA

March 7, 2024, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Nominate Lawyers to Participate in the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association Annual Trial Academy
Practicum organized by
James Johnson, Johnson Bakken Greely Smith, and Betsy Kleger, Bayer & Carey
Limited to 18 students
Applied for 29 hours+ 1 Ethics credit.
To Learn More and to Register, Click Here

How to Become a Better Editor - Practical Tips to Supervise Better End Products

March 5, 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented by:
Marilyn Chappell, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, and Brendan Powers, Spies Powers & Robinson
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Getting the Most out of Your Direct Examination

February 15, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presented by: Brendan Powers; Spies, Powers & Robinson P.C.
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Food Bank of the Rockies - Day of Service

February 10, 2024, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

10700 E. 45th Ave. Denver, CO 80239
Number of attendees - 10 people
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You Can Become a Better Writer – Practical Tips to Help Get You There

January 25, 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented by:
Marilyn Chappell, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, and Brendan Powers, Spies Powers & Robinson
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Messaging: Tips, Tricks, Do’s and Don’ts of Legislative Testimony

January 23, 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented by:
Melissa Ogburn, Hall Booth Smith, and
Adam Royval, Messner & Reeves
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Applications of Simulation in Accident Reconstruction

January 18, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Jacob Palmer - Explico
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Minor Settlement Procedures

December 14, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Nina Hammon Jahn – American Family Insurance
Webinar
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Gender Disparity and Diversity in the Law

December 13, 2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Jackie Booker, Sutton Booker, PC
and
Emma Feeney, Hall Booth Smith, P.C.

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Considerations in Drafting Settlement Agreements in Employment Cases After POWR Act and NLRB Guidance

December 12, 2023, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Alice Conway Powers & Meredith McDonald, O'Hagan Meyer
Emma Feeney, Hall Booth Smith
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Successful Defense and Resolution of a Worker’s Compensation Subrogation Claim.

December 5, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Legislative Education

November 16, 2023, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Webinar presented by:
Melissa Ogburn, Hall Booth Smith, PC
Adam Royval, Messner & Reeves

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Clawing Your Way Back From The Precipice While Wearing A Suit: Renewing The Focus On Collegiality In Contentious Litigation

November 8, 2023, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Max Jones, Montgomery Amatuzio Chase Bell Jones, and
Sarah Schreiber, The Wilhite Law Firm
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Ethical Concerns for New Lawyers

October 26, 2023, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Webinar
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The Colorado Ski Safety Act and Its Application to Collision Reconstructions

October 3, 2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

WEBINAR
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Rules 35 and 45 – Trends and Recent Developments CDLA Members ONLY please

August 22, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Dave and Buster's
2000 South Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO. 80222
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2023 Conference - Steamboat Springs

July 23, 2023, 5:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Steamboat Grand - sold out of block but they have other rooms available

July 23, 2023, 5:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Click here to book a room

LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity in the Courtroom

June 12, 2023, 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Jon Olafson
Buchalter

Rodrigo Lugo
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.

To Register, Click Here

Trial Skills Refresher Series - Opening Statements

May 11, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented by: Brad Ross-Shannon, Ross-Shannon & Delaney, P.C.
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2023 Medicare Set-Aside Workshop and Update

May 2, 2023, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Guy Easton,. Nikki Briggs - Farmer’s Insurance Exchange
Webinar
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2023 Trial Academy

April 20, 2023, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Trial Academy Chairs:
Stuart Jorgensen, Law Office of Stuart Jorgensen
James Johnson, Godfrey Johnson

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Attorney Risk Management

April 19, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented by:
Nancy Cohen, Esq., Cohen | Black Law
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Attorney Risk Management

April 16, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Nancy Cohen, Esq., Cohen | Black Law
Webinar
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Writing Workshop Part III of III Pretrial Motions – 702, Motions in Limine, and Trial Briefs – When and How to Do It.

April 13, 2023, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Marilyn Chappell, Gordon Rees
Brendan Powers, Spies Powers and Robinson
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Post-Trial Considerations: Motions, Bonding, and Appeal, Oh My!

April 11, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Webinar
Presented by: Kendra Beckwith, Lewis Roca
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Fundamentals of Federal Securities Law and SEC Regulation for Commercial Litigators

April 6, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented by:
Kurt Gottschall, Haynes and Boone, LLP
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E-Bike in Golden

April 1, 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

CDLA will pay for (up to 14) a members' e-bike and helmet
To Learn More and to Register, Click Here

Deposition Skills Boot Camp—Learning by Doing sponsorsed by Pike Court Reporting

March 24, 2023, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Instructor:
Billy-George Hertzke
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Writing Workshop Part II of III: You’ve Got to Move It Move It – Research and Writing for Motions Practice and the MSJ

February 23, 2023, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Marilyn Chappell, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani
Brendan Powers, Spies Powers and Robinson
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Litigator to Judicial Officer Perspective from the Bench of Common Litigation Pitfalls WEBINAR

February 7, 2023, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The Honorable Judge LaQunya L. Baker
Arapahoe County Court Judge
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Combating Nuclear Verdicts and Anchoring Damages - Webinar

February 2, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Michael Watts and Jerome Aquino, Retherford Mullen & Moore,
and
Jeff Ruebel, Ruebel & Quillen
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On the Brink of Bad Faith? Examining the Role of Outside Counsel WEBINAR!!!!!

January 31, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented by: Muliha A. Khan, Zupkus & Angell
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Writing Workshop Part I of III: Responsive Pleadings – Quash, Answer or Dismiss – Research and Writing to Set the Table WEBINAR

January 19, 2023, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Brendan Powers, Spies Powers and Robinson, and
Marilyn Chappell, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

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Colorado 2022 Ethics & EDI Update - Larimer County Courthouse

December 19, 2022, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Presented by:
Justin Walker (Dewhirst & Dolven, LLC)
Billy-George Hertzke (SGR, LLC)

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Trial Skills Refresher Series: The Art of Cross-Examination

December 15, 2022, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented by: Thomas S. Rice, SGR, LLC
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Proper Operation and Obtaining Accurate Results

December 13, 2022, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presented by:
Compass Consulting Engineers
Michael McCort, President
Colin Wein, Senior Engineer
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2022 Year in Review of Colorado Worker’s Compensation

December 8, 2022, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented by:
Ms. Amy Kingston, Department of Worker’s Compensation
Stephen Abbott, Esq. City and County of Denver
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War Stories and Lessons Learned from EEOC Conciliation and Litigation

December 6, 2022, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Michelle Magruder, Robinson, Waters & O'Dorisio, and Courtney Kramer, SGR, LLC
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CDLA / CTLA Joint CLE: Nastygrams: A Practical Approach to Civility and Unconscious

November 30, 2022, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Professionalism Award Recipients
Jason Alleman, Anderson Hemmat and Jan Spies, Spies Powers & Robinson
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Trial Skills Refresher Series – Ethics During Trial and Depositions. When Does It Cross the Line?

November 29, 2022, 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Janet Spies and Brendan Powers – Spies Powers & Robinson
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Exponent - CD / Landscaping walls / Concrete / Mold / Fire / Climate and water supply in the west

November 17, 2022, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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New Lawyer Boot Camp

November 11, 2022, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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The New Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Requirement What Is It? And How It Will Make You A Better Attorney

November 1, 2022, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Franz Hardy – Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani
Sophia Tsai - Morgan Rider Riter Tsai
Jon Olafson - Lewis Brisbois
Rita Booker - Law Office of Robert B. Hunter
Billy-George Hertzke, SGR LLC
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Bad Faith Update

October 27, 2022, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Presented by:
Heather Salg – Messner Reeves, LLP
Billy-George Hertzke – SGR, LLC
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Becoming an In“credible” Attorney

October 25, 2022, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presented by: Billy-George Hertzke, SGR, LLC
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David Yurman supporting the CDLA Foundation

September 22, 2022, 5:00 PM
Cherry Creek Mall

CDLA Annual Conference

August 4, 2022, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Viewline Resort Snowmass (previously the Westin)

Hot Topics in Medical Malpractice – Part One

May 31, 2022, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presented by:
Lisa Leasure, Faraci Leasure, LLC;
Mark A. Fogg, Childs McCune, LLC; and
Kevin J. Kuhn, Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell, LLC
To Register, click here

Depositions for Defense Lawyers

May 31, 2022, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Presented by: Hon. John W. Madden, IV (ret.)
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Handling Affirmative Claims in CD Cases

May 12, 2022, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Presented by: L. Kathy Chaney
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Understanding and Applying Privileges for State and Local Government Entity Clients

April 14, 2022, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented by: Matthew J. Hegarty, Hall & Evans, LLC
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Pretrial Motions – 702, Motions in Limine, and Trial Briefs – When and How to Do It.

April 13, 2022, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Marilyn Chappell, Gordon Rees
Brendan Powers, Spies Powers and Robinson
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Pretrial Motions – 702, Motions in Limine, and Trial Briefs – When and How to Do It.

April 13, 2022, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Marilyn Chappell, Gordon Rees
Brendan Powers, Spies Powers and Robinson
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CDLA Trial Academy

April 7, 2022, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Practicum organized by
Brendan Powers, Spies Powers & Robinson &
Stuart Jorgensen, Stuart Jorgensen and Associates
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Defending Defense Lawyers from Grievances and Malpractice

March 29, 2022, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presented by: Jim Miletich, Miletich, PC and Troy Rackham, Spencer Fane, LLP
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“Colorado Governmental Immunity Act Nuts And Bolts”

March 10, 2022, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented by: Matthew Hegarty, Hall & Evans
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CDLA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

March 8, 2022, 7:00 AM

EEOC Process and Mediation Overview

March 8, 2022, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Maria Vela
Mediator
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Denver Field Office

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Writing Workshop #3 Young Defense Lawyers Advanced Writing Tips You Need to Succeed

February 24, 2022, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented by:
Marilyn Chappell, Sweetbaum Sands Ramming
and
Brendan Powers, Spies Powers & Robinson
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DOWC Update - ALJ and Manager of Legislative and Policy Affairs David Galivan

February 22, 2022, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

ALJ DAVID W. GALIVAN
DEPARTMENT OF WORKER’S COMPENSATION
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Liability: Biomechanical and Human Factor Analysis

February 17, 2022, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presented by: Bradley Probst, MSBME and Dr. Amanda Stone, Ph.D,
Sponsored by: ARCCA
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CDLA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

February 8, 2022, 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Writing Workshop #2 Young Defense Lawyer Editing Skills You Need to Succeed

January 27, 2022, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented by:
Marilyn Chappell, Sweetbaum Sands Ramming
and
Brendan Powers, Spies Powers & Robinson
Sponsored by:
Exponent Engineering and Scientific Consulting
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Trials and Docket Management Since COVID-19

January 25, 2022, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presented by:
Judge Timothy Schutz, 7th Judicial District
Judge Thomas Kane, 4th Judicial District
Judge Laura Findorff, 4th Judicial District
and Michael Watts, Retherford, Mullen & Moore
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Preparing to Take a Deposition

January 21, 2022, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented by Ellis Mayer, Nathan Dumm and Mayer
Sponsored by:
Fraudsniffr
Pike Reporting
AB Litigation Services
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CDLA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

January 11, 2022, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Writing Workshop #1 Young Defense Lawyers Research and Writing Skills You Need to Succeed

December 9, 2021, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented by:
Marilyn Chappell, Sweetbaum Sands Ramming
and
Brendan Powers, Spies Powers & Robinson
To Learn More and to Register, Click Here

Ethics of Working Remotely A review of ABA Formal Ethics Opinions 495 & 498

December 7, 2021, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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CDLA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

December 7, 2021, 7:00 AM

Building, Roofing and Construction / Accident Reconstruction - sponsored by Vertex and Exponent

December 2, 2021, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Rally Hotel
(McGregor Square – LoDo)
1600 20th Street, Denver, CO 80202
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Working Together on Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions

November 17, 2021, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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CDLA’s 2021 New Lawyers Boot Camp - Free to CDLA Members

November 12, 2021, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Overcoming Challenges When Determining the Reasonable Value of Healthcare Bills in Colorado

November 9, 2021, 4:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Bad Faith and Extra-contractual Claims 101

November 3, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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CDLA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

November 2, 2021, 7:00 AM

CDLA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

October 5, 2021, 7:00 AM

CDLA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

September 18, 2021, 7:00 AM

Kick off the 2021 Annual Conference with a round of golf in the company of your CDLA colleagues! Twin Warriors at Hyatt Tamaya Resort & Spa

July 29, 2021, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Twin Warriors at Hyatt Tamaya Resort & Spa
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Shoulder Litigation, It’s Not Humorous, It’s the Humerus

May 14, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Dr. Lawrence Lesnak,Colorado Rehabilitation and Occupational Medicine
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Effective Mediations in the Zoom Era

April 27, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Justice Maria Berkenkotter
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Noodling on New Nuances: A Rumination on Recent Cases and Statutory Updates of Interest to Government Counsel

April 22, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Allison Ailer, Office of the Colorado Attorney General
Matthew Hegarty, Hall & Evans

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Back to Basics: Subpoenas (rescheduled)

April 15, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Christina M. Huszcza and Andrew M. LaFontaine, Stuart S. Jorgensen & Associates
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Diversity on the Bench – Is It Really Important If All Judges are Expected to Be Objective? Co-sponsored with the Colorado LGBT Bar Association

April 13, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presented by:
Justice Marquez (CO Supreme Court)
Judge Fox (CO Ct. of Appeals)
Judge Navarro (CO Ct. of Appeals)
Judge Jill Dorancy (2nd Judicial Dist. Ct Judge)
Judge Gary Jackson (Denver County Court – Ret.)
Christopher Reeves (Waltz | Reeves) - Moderator
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Writing Workshop # 3 Editing - Illumination Through Elimination Sponsored by: Braddy Investigative Group

March 23, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Presented by:
Marilyn Chappell, Sweetbaum Sands Anderson
and
Brendan Powers, Spies Powers & Robinson
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Double Down on DEI Strategies Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; General Liability

March 18, 2021, 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Presented by: Sara Scott, CEO of the Center for Legal Inclusiveness
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Hurdles to Professional Advancement for the LGBTQ+ Attorney

March 16, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presented by:
Justice Marquez, CO Supreme Court
Christopher Reeves, Waltz | Reeves
Tessa Becker, VP & Sr. Corp. Counsel, National CineMedia LLC
Ryann Peyton, CAMP
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The Top Five Things You Need to Know about Data Privacy in 2021

February 25, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Edward C. Hopkins Jr., Fisher Phillips
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Writing Workshop # 2 Writing Tools, Rules, and Admonitions

February 23, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Presented by:
Marilyn Chappell, Sweetbaum Sands Anderson
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Brendan Powers, Spies Powers & Robinson
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Part II: Deposition Skills Boot Camp—Learning by Doing

February 19, 2021, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Instructor:
Jason Young, Pearl Schneider Young

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Western Slope Civil Docket Issues

February 16, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presented by: Hon. Judge Lance Timbreza of the 21st Judicial District
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Maintaining Standards of Professionalism In Dealing With Opposing Counsel: Keeping Your Cool

February 11, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Justice Richard Gabriel, Colorado Supreme Court
Gina Rossi and Mamie Ling, Hall & Evans LLC
Haley Maglieri, Messner Reeves LLP
Reid Jennings, Parrish & Jennings, LLC
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How to Prepare for Taking a Deposition

January 29, 2021, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Instructors:
Hillary Patterson, Patterson Ripplinger
Dr. Mike McCabe, Exigent Forensic Consulting
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Lech v. Greenwood Village – Anatomy of a Police Takings Case

January 26, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presented by:
Andy Nathan, and Ashley Hernandez-Schlagel,
Nathan Dumm & Mayer
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Challenges of Electronic Medical Record Charting in Litigation

January 21, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented by:
Katherine Otto, Messner Reeves, LLP
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Current Trends in Property Damage Bad Faith Cases

January 14, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Effective Legal Research and Writing Strategies for Defense Warriors

January 12, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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CDLA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

January 4, 2021, 7:00 AM

Stopping CDARA Damages in Their Tracks

December 17, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Overview of the CCRD Process, Recent Amendments to CCRC Rules and Regulations and the CROWN Act

December 15, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented by:
Samuel Anderson
Outreach and Education Coordinator
Department of Regulatory Agencies Colorado Civil Rights Division
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Reasonable Value of Medical Expense Evidence: Issues for Discovery and Trial

December 9, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented by:
Christopher J. Witte, Special Counsel, SGR, LLC
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Ethical Issues Facing Insurance Coverage Counsel

December 8, 2020, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Presented by:
Jane Young, McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter
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Exponent and Vertex Team of Engineers and Experts for a Day of CLE Sessions

December 3, 2020, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act – New Details and Rules Finally Announced

December 1, 2020, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Presented by:

Jacqueline R. Guesno and Scott Petchaitis, Jackson Lewis
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Ethical Representation: The Tripartite Relationship

November 19, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented by:
Ellis Mayer, Nathan Dumm & Mayer
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Sick Leave for All: The Broad New Colorado “Healthy Families and Workplaces Act” requiring Paid Sick Leave—and Much More—for All Employees

November 17, 2020, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Presented by:
Jessica Allen, Senior Assistant City Attorney, Employment and Labor Law Section Denver City Attorney’s Office
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Boot Camp for New Lawyers

November 13, 2020, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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TRO or Preliminary Injunction in Employment Cases: Strategize, Prepare and Execute in Court

November 10, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented by:
Michele Choe, Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell, and
Steven Gutierrez, Holland & Hart
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PHC and DOWC litigation during COVID 19 How to properly prepare and present your case to the PHC Unit during pre-Hearings and Settlement Conferences during the Pandemic

November 5, 2020, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Communicating Professionally in the Heat of the Moment

October 29, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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DORA Regulatory Boards 101

October 23, 2020, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Back to Basics: Scope of Employment Law from Here to Ferrer

October 22, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Data at a Distance: The Art of Remote Inspections

October 20, 2020, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Rescheduled - CRPS, What is it and how to defend CRPS claims?

October 16, 2020, 12:00 AM - 1:30 PM
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Emerging from the Pandemic: A Minefield of Critical Issues for Employers

October 13, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Defending Against the Impairment Ratings in Bodily Injury Cases in Light of Herrera v. Lerma

October 7, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Myths, Realities, Pitfalls and Advantages of Binding Arbitration

September 24, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Excess Verdict Bad Faith Claims

September 10, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Handling Substituted Service under CRS 42-7-414

August 27, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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The Failure to Cooperate after C.R.S. §10-3-1118

August 25, 2020, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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CDLA Legislative Update

August 19, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Colorado Equal Pay Act

August 13, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Defending Brain SPECT Imaging Test for Traumatic Brain Injuries

August 11, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Practical Tips for Young Lawyers Including: Billing (capturing time), Dealing with Jerks, and Managing Work-life Balance.

August 6, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Introduction to Colorado Construction Defect Law

July 30, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Is Qualified Immunity Dead in Colorado

July 28, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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2020 Case Law Update

July 16, 2020, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Top Twenty Things to Do When a Case Comes in the Door

July 9, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Ethics CLE - Protecting Yourself and Your Client: Ethics for the Insurance Defense Lawyer;

June 30, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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A Panel Perspective on the Challenges of Defending Under a Wrap Policy,

June 18, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Protective Orders in First and Third Party Cases;

June 16, 2020, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Bashor / Nunn Follow Up, Anticipating the Setup Attempts; Heather Salg, Messner Reeves

June 11, 2020, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Defending the Absent Client at Trial Presented by: Haley Maglieri, Messner Reeves

June 4, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 AM
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Civil Suits and DORA Investigations:Navigating Parallel Proceedings; Presented by: Nick Boeving, Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell, LLP Carmen Decker, Hershey Decker Drake, PLLC

May 28, 2020, 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Human Factors in Transportation Cases: A Case Illustration Presented by: Nancy Grugle, Ph.D. CHFP Exigent Group Limited: Forensic Consulting Division Human Factors Expert

May 21, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Trial and Depositions in the Virtual World. Presented by: Kevin Kennedy, Stuart Jorgensen & Associates and Brendan Powers, Spies Powers and Robinson Sponsored by: Rimkus Consulting Group

May 19, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Covid-19: The Laws, The Problems, and The Ethics Presented by Mark Fogg, Childs McCune Kevin Kuhn, Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell Erin Tatman, Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell

May 14, 2020, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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The Kevin Kuhn and Scott Nixon Campfire Story & Singalong Remote Happy Hour

April 28, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Impairment Ratings, DIMES, IMES, and Rule 35 Exams

April 23, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Understanding the Ethical Conflicts of Interest and the Traps that Arise in Representing Government

April 14, 2020, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Defending Municipal Liability Claims in Civil Rights and Employment Cases

March 12, 2020, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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How to Handle Bashor/Nunn Requests - Presented by Jon Sands

March 9, 2020, 4:00 PM
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CDLA Trial Academy

March 5, 2020, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Equity Partnership The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

March 3, 2020, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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New Lawyers Writing Workshop - Part 2: Editing

February 26, 2020, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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US Magistrate Judge Gordon Gallagher’s Courtroom:

February 20, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Deposition Skills, Part 2: Deposition Boot Camp—Learning by Doing

February 7, 2020, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Strategies for Men and Women to Address Sexism in the Legal Profession

January 30, 2020, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Deposition Skills, Part 1: How to Prepare for Taking a Deposition

January 24, 2020, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Avoiding Employer Liability While Navigating the Waters between the ADA, the FMLA and Workers' Compensation

December 12, 2019, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Writing Workshop - Session 1 of 3, Using Authority

December 11, 2019, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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How to Respond to Set Up Attempts—Pre Suit

December 5, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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One-on-One with the Director Paul Taueriello

December 4, 2019, 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Exponent & Vertex - Construction, Ethics & Property Claims / Vehicle, Materials & Fire

November 21, 2019, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Litigation Finance and Medical Lien Companies Panel Discussion on Recent Trends and Litigation Strategies

November 19, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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CDLA New Lawyers Boot Camp

November 15, 2019, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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An Overview of US Magistrate Judge N Reid Neureiter’s Courtroom: Discovery, Consent, Prose Litigants and Settlement Conferences Explained

November 12, 2019, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Cheers to Professionalism Across the Bars

November 7, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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The Uprise of Litigation Involving Injured Workers Pharmacy (IWP)

November 5, 2019, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Everything You Need to Know about Defending Charges before the EEOC and the CCRD in 2019

October 30, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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CDLA and CTLA Legal Professionalism CLE and Reception

October 23, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Hyatt Hotel Reservations Although "sold out", they do incur cancellations so do check first

June 26, 2019, 12:00 AM
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Colorado Candor Act, COPIC presentation

June 26, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Paraprofessional Symposium - CDLA Parapro's Only

June 11, 2019, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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CCA + CDLA Happy Hour

June 6, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Immunities â€“ Everything you need to know

May 21, 2019, 12:00 AM
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Western Slope Docket Issues, including Rule 16.1 with Judge Lance Timbreza, in Grand Junction

May 17, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Defending and Mediating Sexual Harassment Claims in the #MeToo Era

May 16, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Beyond the Routine Discovery Mechanismsâ€“ Expanding Your Evidence Arsenal

May 14, 2019, 12:00 PM
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Bad Faith CLE End-Stage of the Bad Faith/Statutory Delay or Denial Case

May 8, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Identification and Mitigation of Commonly Cited Civil and Structural Defects

May 2, 2019, 4:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Liens and Litigation Finance Companies, the Bad, the Worse, and the Ugly

April 25, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Preventing Third Party Legal Malpractice Claims for Defense Attorneys & Ethical Considerations

April 18, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Appropriate Use and the Overuse of Injections in the Context of Litigation

April 10, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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CRCP 16.1 and Case Management Concerns

March 29, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Bad Faith CLE Mid-Stage of the Bad Faith/Statutory Delay or Denial Case

March 27, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Working the Early Stages of the Bad Faith/Statutory Delay or Denial Case

February 28, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Colorado Defense Lawyers Association 2019 TRIAL ACADEMY

February 21, 2019, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Hot Topics in Medical Malpractice Defense

February 7, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Judge David Miller & Judge Erin Sokol - Voir Dire

January 25, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Everything You Need to Know about Defending Claims before the EEOC and CCRD in 2019

January 17, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Preventing, Assessing and Defending Workplace Retaliation Claims

December 13, 2018, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Emerging Issues in Construction Defect Defense Litigation: Latitude at Vista Ridge- A Single Family Home HOA.

December 12, 2018, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Steer Clear of Legal Malpractice and Ethics Complaints

December 6, 2018, 3:00 PM - 5:00 AM
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Discovery Duel: Plaintiff Versus Defendant Debate and Update

December 5, 2018, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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University of CDLA New Lawyer Boot Camp

November 16, 2018, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Defense of First Party Property Bad Faith Claims

November 14, 2018, 4:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Magistrate Judge Michael Hegarty & Magistrate Judge Nina Wang - common discovery strategies for New Lawyers (webinar or live, you choose)

November 2, 2018, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Exponent & Vertex - 1) Construction and Property Claims, 2) Vehicle Accidents, Materials and Fracking

November 1, 2018, 1:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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2018 CDLA / CTLA Professionalism Event Joint Discussion on Rule 16.1

October 25, 2018, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Rule 16.1 CDLA CLE - Webinar ONLY

August 29, 2018, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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CDLA X-Treme Climb Telluride's Via Ferrata near the base of Ajax Peak

July 26, 2018, 6:45 AM - 12:00 PM
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2018 Annual Golf Tournament Telluride Golf Club

July 26, 2018, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Recreation Litigation in Colorado

July 16, 2018, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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When OSHA Comes Knocking...Now What?

June 7, 2018, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Masterpiece Cakeshop and the Supreme Court- Lessons from the Front Line Presented by Colorado Solicitor General Fred Yarger

June 7, 2018, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Joint Representation 2.0: CBA Ethics Opinion 135

May 22, 2018, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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The Unintended Pitfalls of Colorado’s Homeowner Protection Act

May 22, 2018, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Responding to the Reptile: Strategies Before and During Trial to Defeat the Reptile Theory

May 17, 2018, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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How to Defend a PTD/Future Loss of Earnings

May 15, 2018, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Settlement Strategy and Ethical Considerations in Defending Insured Entities

May 8, 2018, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Recent Trends in Medical Malpractice Litigation

May 1, 2018, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Common Mistakes in the Defense of Employment Lawsuits

April 26, 2018, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Plaintiff Allegations of Conflict Between Defense Counsel & 3rd Party Defendants

April 23, 2018, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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CDLA Trial Academy

April 18, 2018, 12:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Judge Gannett - Western Slope CLE Free to Members + 1 Colleague

March 30, 2018, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Expert Experts: Strategies & Practice Pointers for Taking Down the Professional Witness

March 21, 2018, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Preparing for and Conducting Depositions, and Effective Use of Transcripts at Trial

March 20, 2018, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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A New View from the Bench A Workers' Compensation CLE and Social Hour

March 8, 2018, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak’s Impressions from the Bench and Overview of Practice Standards

March 6, 2018, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Appellate Ethics - Presented by Judge John Daniel Dailey

February 28, 2018, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Changes in Federal Law and MSAS

December 14, 2017, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Mental Health Issues and Inmates: Representing Government and Law Enforcement Agencies

December 13, 2017, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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The Nuts and Bolts of Jury Selection

December 4, 2017, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Join Exponent and Vertex’s team of engineers and experts for an afternoon of CLE’s followed by Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres.

November 30, 2017, 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Tactics in Defending ADA Public Accommodation Lawsuits

November 28, 2017, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Defending a Case without a Client

November 14, 2017, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Please Join the CDLA New Lawyer’s Committee for a Social Hour Welcoming New Attorneys to the Colorado Legal Community!

November 9, 2017, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Colorado Ethics Opinion 130 - New Guidance on Sharing Litigation Material

October 24, 2017, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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CTLA/CDLA Professionalism Event 2017 - Best Practices for Dealing with Clients

October 17, 2017, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Workers Compensation Committee - Annual Meeting Conference call to discuss plans for the 2017-18 CLE year

September 19, 2017, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

General Liability Committee - Annual Meeting Conference call to discuss plans for the 2017-18 CLE year

September 19, 2017, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Civil Rights & Government Employee Committee - Annual Meeting Conference call to discuss plans for the 2017-18 CLE year

September 18, 2017, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

New Lawyers Organizational Committee Meeting to discuss plans for the 2017-18 CLE year

September 18, 2017, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Employment Law Committee Annual Meeting - Electing Leadership and 2017-18 CLE Planning Maggiano’s Little Italy Denver Pavilions 500 16th St Denver

September 13, 2017, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Construction Law Committee Annual Meeting Electing Leadership and 2017-18 CLE Planning Maggiano’s Little Italy Denver Pavilions 500 16th St Denver

September 12, 2017, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

2017 Annual Conference Tom Rice, Conference Chair Senter Goldfarb & Rice

July 27, 2017, 6:00 PM
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Boot Camp for New Lawyers

June 23, 2017, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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CDLA-CTLA Joint Happy Hour

May 25, 2017, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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CDLA TRIAL ACADEMY

April 26, 2017, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Women in the Law: Strategies to Avoid Sexism in the Workplace

April 18, 2017, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Colorado Open Records Act CORA and the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act CCJRA

April 12, 2017, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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New Rules of Engagement: Pleadings, Proportionality, and Practice Pointers John L. Wheeler - 18th Judicial District Judge David C. Little Montgomery Little & Soran

April 5, 2017, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Best Practices for Avoiding and Handling Grievances

March 16, 2017, 4:30 PM
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Advocating for your Client’s Indemnity Coverage: The Invisible Line

March 8, 2017, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Lawyers Gone Bad

February 9, 2017, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Understanding The Colorado Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

January 25, 2017, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Avoid Malpractice During their First Few Years of Practice

January 18, 2017, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Industrial Claim Appeals Panel

December 15, 2016, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Panel discussion with U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Kristen Mix,

December 14, 2016, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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COLAP Presents: How to Make Stress Work for You

December 13, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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From the Perspective of a Judge and Former Trial Attorney: Professionalism and Practice Pointers

December 8, 2016, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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The Absentee Client and 30(b)(6) Deposition CLE

December 6, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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A retrospective/perspective view from the bench

November 17, 2016, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Nunn Agreements/Consent Judgments:

November 16, 2016, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Professionally Preparing for the Case Management Conference and Discovery

November 9, 2016, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Liking, Sharing and Posting: How to Keep Public and Private Sector Employers out of Trouble in Governing Employee's Use of Social Media

November 2, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Construction, Personal Injury and Product Defect, oh my!

October 27, 2016, 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Voir Dire in Practice

October 26, 2016, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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In celebration of Exponent’s new LoDo location come join our team of engineers and scientists for an afternoon of CLE

October 8, 2016, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Instawhat? Social Media for Lawyers 1.5 ethic CLE applied for!

October 5, 2016, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Civil Rights/Governmental Tort Committee

September 28, 2016, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Perspectives From The Bench: What Judges Do (and Don't) Want to See from Attorneys In (and Out of) the Courtroom

September 26, 2016, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Employment Law Committee Organizational Meeting

September 22, 2016, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Workers' Comp Committee Organizational Meeting

September 15, 2016, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Construction Defect Committee Organizational Meeting

September 14, 2016, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

New Lawyer Committee Organizational Meeting

September 13, 2016, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Professional Liability Organizational Committee Meeting

September 12, 2016, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

CDLA Board of Directors Annual Meeting

September 6, 2016, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

General Liability 2016-17 Organizational Meeting

September 1, 2016, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

New Lawyers Boot Camp is Here!

June 24, 2016, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Civil Litigation Update for Fourth Judicial District - Judge Bain in the House!

June 17, 2016, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Evapotranspiration in Building Envelope Cavities Presented by: Steven Rogers, Veritas Consulting and Design LLC

June 3, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Litigating Civil Rights & Employment Cases in Federal Court presented by Hon. William J. Martinez US District Court

June 2, 2016, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Mediation Mistakes to Avoid

May 17, 2016, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Amendments to C.R.C.P. 16 and 26: CMCs, Disclosures, and Ethical Considerations

April 28, 2016, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Workers' Compensation by the Numbers Presented by Ms. Pat Clisham,

April 27, 2016, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Colorado Defense Lawyers Association Annual Trial Academy April 20-22, 2016

April 20, 2016, 12:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Current Trends in Negligent Credentialing

April 19, 2016, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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The Application of Laser Scanning Technology to Accident Reconstruction Presented by S E A Limited

April 13, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Amendments to C.R.C.P. 16 and 26: CMCs, Disclosures, and Ethical Considerations

March 30, 2016, 12:00 AM
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CDLA Managing Partner Event - (by invitation only)

March 11, 2016, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Lobbyist Lowdown: Legislative Changes in Workers Compensation and Employment Law Webinar or in Person - you choose!

March 10, 2016, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Advocating for your Client

March 3, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Time to get the newly formed Civil Rights/Governmental Tort Liability Committee up and running!

March 2, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Ethical Considerations Arising in the Mediation Process Presented by Hon. Sanford Brook, Ret. JAG

February 25, 2016, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Addressing third-party bad faith cases involving hospital liens, drafting proper settlement checks, Nunn-Bashor agreements, and tripartite representation.

February 24, 2016, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Social Media: How to Find It and Use It

January 27, 2016, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Ethical Concerns: Conducting Research via the "Open Web"

December 16, 2015, 4:30 AM - 6:30 AM
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Medical Records The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

December 10, 2015, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Joint Liability: Are Developers, Builders and Subcontractors Legally Connected?

December 9, 2015, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Billin' Like a Villin' (effective billing and capturing time) Presented by: Rich Bovarnick, Esq. Ritsema & Lyon, PC

December 7, 2015, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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"Pointers from the Bench", Best Practices at PHC's and Settlement Conference

November 17, 2015, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Chief Judge William Lucero, Office of the Disciplinary Judge Gordon L. Vaughan, Vaughan & DeMuro Rebekah Martin, M.D. (IME)

October 23, 2015, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Ethics and Professionalism in the Appellate and Amicus Process

October 15, 2015, 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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New Lawyers Substantive Committee Meeting

September 28, 2015, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Workers Comp Organizational Meeting

September 21, 2015, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Employment Law Substantive Committee Meeting

September 15, 2015, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Med Mal Substantive Committee Meeting

September 9, 2015, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Construction Defect Substantive Committee Meeting

September 8, 2015, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

General Liability Substantive Committee Meeting

September 2, 2015, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Colorado Defense Lawyers Foundation Raffle

July 31, 2015, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Malpractice Settlements and Administrative Stipulations: Are Your Client's Problems Over or Just Beginning?

June 25, 2015, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Fisher v. State Farm CDLA Roundtable Members Only

June 10, 2015, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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