UPCOMING EVENTS
The Bench Builders Judicial Committee has changed its meetings to the third Thursday of the month from 12:15-1 p.m. New members always welcome!
For more information, contact our Bench Builders Judicial Committee Co-Chairs Rebecca Cohn and Cynthia Sánchez.
Join Larimer County Women Lawyers every third Thursday of the month for Thirsty Third Thursday, a networking event designed to connect women lawyers in Larimer County.
This is your opportunity to introduce yourself, highlight your practice areas, and share your expertise in a welcoming and collaborative environment. Through open conversation and intentional connection, we’ll build a clearer understanding of one another’s strengths, making referrals easier, collaborations more natural, and support more accessible.
Enjoy drinks and light snacks in a relaxed setting as we foster meaningful relationships and strengthen our professional community.
Location will be announced each month a few weeks in advance. We’re kicking off in November at Johnson Muffly & Dauster, 323 S. College Ave., Suite 1, Fort Collins. There will be no session in December due to the holidays, but we’ll resume in January and continue from there.
Questions? Please contact Amy West. No RSVP necessary.
Board members are encouraged to attend in person. For more information or for RSVP assistance, contact the CWBA office at (303) 831-1040.
The CWBA EmpowHERment and PublisHERS Committee typically meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at Noon unless there are scheduling issues. New members always welcome!
The Zoom link will be included in your RSVP confirmation email.
The EmpowHERment and PublisHERs Committee does two very important things: identifying deserving CWBA members, organizations, and/or programs to submit as nominees for consideration for local and national awards, and amplifying the voices and accomplishments of our community members on the award-winning blog, The 1891. Committee members strategically identify fresh content and potential authors, as well as edit and even write articles and blog posts. The Committee prioritizes showcasing diverse authors and views. In addition, the committee vets nominees for the Annual Mary Lathrop Trailblazer Award and organizes the reception for the Mary Lathrop Award recipient at Convention each year. The Committee will also build a speaker database of honorees and featured blog spotlights. The Committee will work with the Officer of Communications on publicizing efforts, publications, and award winners.
For more information, please contact the Committee Co-Chairs: Hon. Colleen Clark and Katherine Carroll
The Policy Action Committee typically meets the first Monday of the month at Noon. However, this month's meeting will be held on the second Monday due to the Labor Day holiday. New members always welcome!
For more information, contact our Policy Action Committee Co-Chairs Morgan Carroll and Iris Halpern.
Join us for a year-end celebration and holiday party with Colorado's diversity bars. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Please join us for A Holiday Celebration of Courage and Community! Multiple diversity bar associations are combining forces again this year and are thrilled to extend an invitation to all. We hope you'll join us in celebrating the joyous season and our successes of the year.
We will gather at SKYLIGHT in the Santa Fe Arts District of Denver. Prepare to enjoy appetizers and festive beverages as we mix and mingle with friends and colleagues.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary celebration of togetherness. Register now, and get ready for an unforgettable gathering.
Event co-hosted by:
Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado Colorado Bar Association CBA CLE Colorado Disability Bar Association Colorado Hispanic Bar Association Colorado LGBTQ+ Bar Association Colorado Women's Bar Association Denver Bar Association Sam Cary Bar Association South Asian Bar Association of Colorado
The Convention Committee typically meets at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom the second Monday of each month unless there are scheduling conflicts.
The Convention Committee plans the CWBA's Annual Convention. Committee duties include organizing an exciting and educational annual convention with nationally recognized speakers, interesting and varied programming and entertainment, all to attract strong attendance and sponsorship, while coordinating with board members on fundraising, theme development, organizational and member needs, and event planning.
To get involved or learn more, contact Convention Committee Co-Chairs Elizabeth Horton, Angie Nelson, and Megan Rettig.
This committee typically meets the second Tuesday of each month at Noon unless there is a necessary schedule change. All members welcome to attend at any time!
The MembHERship and Mentorship Committee is the recruitment arm, welcoming committee, and mentoring development leaders of the CWBA. The Committee’s goal is to develop ways to increase membership (new and renewals), increase member participation (on committees, by attending events, etc.), and create and improve structures to inclusively welcome and engage new members. This Committee also manages the CWBA’s LIFT! mentoring program. It also works with law student members and liaisons to CU and DU Law to increase ties between women attorneys and law students with the goal of maintaining women in the organization through the transition from law school to practice. This Committee will have several fun event and networking planning opportunities throughout the year - to include the summer social and winter holiday party. The Committee will work with the Officer of Partnership and Development on growth opportunities for membership; on sponsorship opportunities for all membership events; and on sponsorship, publicity, and growth opportunities for the mentoring program.
For more information, contact MembHERship and Mentorship Committee Co-Chairs Kylie Ngu and Kara Chrobak.
Come enjoy a festive evening with drinks, snacks, and great company in Fort Collins.
White Elephant Gift Exchange (Optional): Want to join the fun? Bring a wrapped gift (maximum value: $25) to participate.
Questions? Contact Rhonda Weiner (rhondareedweiner@gmail.com) or Amy West (awest@nocolawgroup.com).
We hope to see you there!
Join us for a fun and meaningful social as the 2026 legislative session gets underway. This event brings us together with our elected officials to meet them, learn about their priorities and how they align with the CWBA's mission.
Appetizers and drinks will be provided.
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT HOST & SPONSOR:
This event is Amendment 41 compliant for legislators pursuant Colorado Constitution Article XXIX(3)(b)and(e).
The CWBA Board's Executive Officers, Board Members, and Leadership Advisory Council all meet together on the third Wednesday of the month in July, October, January, and April.
Welcome, new members! Come join us to meet people, ask questions, and learn more about the CWBA. These virtual lunches are typically held online via Zoom on a quarterly basis (January, April, June, and October) at Noon on the fourth Thursday of the month.
BY INVITATION ONLY - Please RSVP if you applied for the 2026 CWBA LIFT! program and/or have received notification about your mentor/mentee match for the 2026 CWBA LIFT! cohort. We hope you will plan to attend this official kickoff program at the offices of Davis Graham in RiNo.
During this session, we will learn about best practices in mentoring from Ryann Peyton, Executive Director of the Colorado Office of Attorney Professional Excellence (APEX).
Light food and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided during the event!
Each year, the Colorado Women's Bar Association Foundation (CWBAF) honors women lawyers who have made a difference in our communities and have "raised the bar" for all of us. The 2026 Annual Raising the Bar Celebration will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Denver Art Museum. Please save the date and plan to join us at this popular annual event to help us continue our important work.
For more information, please visit
The CWBA Foundation was founded in 1988 to implement the charitable and educational work of the CWBA, to promote the advancement of women in the law, and to protect and promote the welfare of all women.
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