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    • November 04, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • May 01, 2025
    • 5:00 PM

    Interested in sponsoring our 2025 Convention?

    We have various sponsorship levels and other marketing opportunities.

    Custom packages are available upon request to help meet your marketing and networking goals -- let's talk about partnership opportunities! 

    Please contact CWBA Executive Director Kim Sporrer for more details:  303-831-1040 or execdir@cwba.org

    www.cwba.org/convention 

    • December 09, 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Via Zoom
    Register

    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 selecting the site for the Convention, negotiating the contract for the site and selecting a keynote speaker. The committee also plans the Convention theme, identifies and contacts speakers for Convention programs, solicits sponsors, and coordinates Convention entertainment, and many other logistics and plans. 

    To get involved or learn more, contact Convention Committee Co-Chairs Megan Downing and Amelia Sapp

    • December 10, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
    Register

    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 Membership and Mentorship Committee is the recruiting coordinator, welcome wagon, and social chair of the CWBA! The committee hosts four networking and social events throughout the year, including the annual Membership Appreciation event each Spring. The committee works to promote greater awareness of the CWBA within the legal community and throughout the state to ensure that each new member feels welcome and empowered to get more involved in the organization. This committee also manages CWBA LIFT!, our mentoring program, and works with our law student liaisons to CU and DU law schools to increase ties between women attorneys and law students and keep women in the organization through the transition from law school to practice; supports a series of discussion gatherings on gender bias in the law; and does outreach to seasoned attorney members including legacy leaders and recently retired members to involve them in mentoring.

    For more information, contact Membership and Mentorship Committee Co-Chairs Kylie Ngu and Sally Roller.
    • December 11, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Online via Zoom
    Register

    This committee typically meets on the second Wednesday of each month at Noon. 

    The Professional Advancement Committee works to advance women in the legal profession, and to promote career advancement and recognition for CWBA members. It informs women of and helps them obtain appointments to state and local boards and commissions; nominates CWBA members for various awards; and presents the CWBA's annual Mary Lathrop Trailblazer Award to a woman trailblazer who has substantially impacted the Colorado legal profession.

    Questions? Contact committee Co-Chairs Krista Maher and Stephanie Williams

    • December 12, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
    Register

    This committee typically meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month at Noon. New members always welcome!

    In order to carry out CWBA’s core values of diversity and inclusion, the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee works to foster a shared culture at the CWBA that promotes the goals of accepting, respecting, and valuing differences that include attributes such as age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family and economic circumstances, geography, and cultural backgrounds.  Among other initiatives, the Committee works to ensure CWBA has cutting-edge policies and procedures to help check blind spots and implicit biases, assists with recruiting and retention of diverse members, plans training for our Board and membership, and partners with other Committees and outside organizations to ensure we are inclusive in all aspects of our work.

    For more information, please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Co-Chairs Tiera Brown and Karin Williamson.

    • December 19, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    Register

    The Programs Committee typically meets at Noon on the third Thursday of each month over Zoom. 

    The Programs Committee develops and facilitates educational, professional, and community programs to support substantive growth and learning, reflection, and connection among our members and the broader legal community. These programs include CLEs and other programs such as our 3 Part Financial Series; the annual Moms’ Luncheon; and the annual Holiday Party and Nonprofit Benefit.

    For more information about this committee or the next committee meeting, please contact Programs Committee Chairs Kendria Pearson and Rachael Johnson-Iannuzzi

    • January 06, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    Register

    The Public Policy Committee typically meets the first Monday of the month at Noon. New members always welcome!

    The Public Policy Committee works to promote and protect the interests of women and children. The committee monitors national, state and local legislation; case law; administrative and constitutional developments; and the print and broadcast media as they affect the legal profession and the judiciary and the interests of women and families. It coordinates with the CWBA's lobbyists; makes recommendations to the CWBA Board of Directors regarding whether the CWBA should support or oppose legislation; and organizes an advocacy network of CWBA members who contact legislators, write letters, testify before legislative committees, and draft legislation. The committee also coordinates the amicus activities of the CWBA.


    For more information, contact
     Public Policy Committee Co-Chairs Chelsea Augelli, Morgan Carroll, and Iris Halpern.

    • January 08, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Online via Zoom
    Register

    This committee typically meets on the second Wednesday of each month at Noon. 

    The Professional Advancement Committee works to advance women in the legal profession, and to promote career advancement and recognition for CWBA members. It informs women of and helps them obtain appointments to state and local boards and commissions; nominates CWBA members for various awards; and presents the CWBA's annual Mary Lathrop Trailblazer Award to a woman trailblazer who has substantially impacted the Colorado legal profession.

    Questions? Contact committee Co-Chairs Krista Maher and Stephanie Williams

    • January 09, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
    Register

    This committee typically meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month at Noon. New members always welcome!

    In order to carry out CWBA’s core values of diversity and inclusion, the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee works to foster a shared culture at the CWBA that promotes the goals of accepting, respecting, and valuing differences that include attributes such as age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family and economic circumstances, geography, and cultural backgrounds.  Among other initiatives, the Committee works to ensure CWBA has cutting-edge policies and procedures to help check blind spots and implicit biases, assists with recruiting and retention of diverse members, plans training for our Board and membership, and partners with other Committees and outside organizations to ensure we are inclusive in all aspects of our work.

    For more information, please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Co-Chairs Tiera Brown and Karin Williamson.

    • January 13, 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Via Zoom
    Register

    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 selecting the site for the Convention, negotiating the contract for the site and selecting a keynote speaker. The committee also plans the Convention theme, identifies and contacts speakers for Convention programs, solicits sponsors, and coordinates Convention entertainment, and many other logistics and plans. 

    To get involved or learn more, contact Convention Committee Co-Chairs Megan Downing and Amelia Sapp

    • January 14, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
    Register

    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 Membership and Mentorship Committee is the recruiting coordinator, welcome wagon, and social chair of the CWBA! The committee hosts four networking and social events throughout the year, including the annual Membership Appreciation event each Spring. The committee works to promote greater awareness of the CWBA within the legal community and throughout the state to ensure that each new member feels welcome and empowered to get more involved in the organization. This committee also manages CWBA LIFT!, our mentoring program, and works with our law student liaisons to CU and DU law schools to increase ties between women attorneys and law students and keep women in the organization through the transition from law school to practice; supports a series of discussion gatherings on gender bias in the law; and does outreach to seasoned attorney members including legacy leaders and recently retired members to involve them in mentoring.

    For more information, contact Membership and Mentorship Committee Co-Chairs Kylie Ngu and Sally Roller.
    • January 14, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Forte Denver, 1660 Lincoln Street, Suite 150, Denver, CO 80264
    • 60
    Register

    Join us for a fun social as the 2025 legislative session gets underway. This event brings us together with elected officials to meet them, learn about their priorities and how they align with the CWBA's mission, and also to celebrate the fact that women are a majority of the General Assembly!


    This event is Amendment 41 compliant for legislators pursuant Colorado Constitution Article XXIX(3)(b)and(e).

    All funds raised through this event will support the Colorado Women’s Bar Association's vitally important public policy work and its lobbyist activities. The CWBA is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit corporation. Ticket costs, sponsorships, and CWBA donations are not tax-deductible as a charitable contribution, but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense, subject to exclusion for lobbying activity. Please consult with your professional tax advisor for further advice.
    • January 15, 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • TBD in person with Zoom option
    Register

    Board members are encouraged to attend in person. Remote attendance option via Zoom is also available for this month's meeting. For more information or for RSVP assistance, contact the CWBA office at (303) 831-1040. 


    • January 16, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    Register

    The Programs Committee typically meets at Noon on the third Thursday of each month over Zoom. 

    The Programs Committee develops and facilitates educational, professional, and community programs to support substantive growth and learning, reflection, and connection among our members and the broader legal community. These programs include CLEs and other programs such as our 3 Part Financial Series; the annual Moms’ Luncheon; and the annual Holiday Party and Nonprofit Benefit.

    For more information about this committee or the next committee meeting, please contact Programs Committee Chairs Kendria Pearson and Rachael Johnson-Iannuzzi

    • January 23, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
    • Zoom meeting
    Register

    Welcome, new members! Come join us to meet people, ask questions, and learn more about the CWBA. These lunches are typically held on the fourth Thursday of the month at Noon via Zoom.

    For more information, please contact Membership & Mentorship Committee Co-Chairs Sally Roller or Kylie Ngu.

    • January 28, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    Register

    The CWBA Publications and History 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.

    Through the CWBA's website, our blog The 1891, the newsletter The Advocate, and social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter), the Publications Committee works to inform members of CWBA activities and projects, spur debate and member activity on issues of special concern to women lawyers and women generally, and recognize the achievements and contributions of women lawyers. This committee also documents the history of Colorado's women lawyers, and maintains and updates the history files of the CWBA.

    For more information, please contact the Committee Co-Chairs: 
    Sylvia Geiger,  Lynn Noesnerand Tori Kosobucki

    • May 16, 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • May 18, 2025
    • 11:00 AM
    • The Hythe, A Luxury Collection Resort, 715 West Lionshead Circle, Vail, CO

    Save the dates and start making plans to join us May 16-18, 2025,  for the CWBA's 48th Annual Convention in Vail! 

    Visit the Convention webpage for news and updates. If you are on Facebook, join our Convention group page for regular updates and features! 

    Questions? Please contact Executive Director Kim Sporrer at execdir@cwba.org.


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Denver, CO 80201

Telephone: (303) 831-1040

Email: execdir@cwba.org



THE ADVOCATE   
 SPRING 2024

VOL. 46, SPECIAL EDITION


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