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CWBA Bench Builders Judicial Committee Meeting

When
April 16, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location
via Zoom

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CWBA Bench Builders Judicial Committee Meeting

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The Bench Builders Judicial Committee has changed its meetings to the third Thursday of the month from 12:00 p.m -1 p.m. New members always welcome!

Shaping the Bench: Insights from Judicial Nominating Commissioners

At this special Bench Builders meeting, we’re excited to welcome two Colorado Judicial Nominating Commissioners for an engaging conversation about their role in shaping the bench. Gain firsthand insight into how the nominating process works, what commissioners look for in candidates, and how you can get involved in this meaningful and impactful work.

The panel includes two current CWBA members who are on Commissions: Fay Matsukage who sits on the 23rd JD Commission and Karen McCarthy who is on the 5th JD.

The Bench Builders Judicial Committee engages membership in the diversification of Colorado’s bench; promotes a well-qualified, diverse judiciary; advocates for the appointment of judicial officers who will further the CWBA’s mission; actively engages in the appointment of judges by interviewing short-listed candidates for Colorado’s state district courts, the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Colorado Supreme Court, Federal District Court of Colorado, and the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals; and provides feedback on and endorsements of the candidates to the Governor's Office. The newly envisioned Bench Builders meets monthly to identify additional opportunities for diversification of the bench and to create pipelines for members to become judicial officers. The Committee will partner with the Officer of Communication for opportunities for community education regarding the judicial nomination and evaluation processes.

For more information, contact our Bench Builders Judicial Committee Co-Chairs Rebecca Cohn and Cynthia Sánchez.

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