Stay connected with the Colorado legal community this month with events to learn, socialize or hone your skills. Join the Colorado Bar Association for a CLE on international law, human rights and the Russian invasion of Ukraine; all proceeds from the program benefit the Ukrainian Red Cross. Or, head to a trial academy to sharpen your courtroom skills with two academies this month for beginners, experts and everyone in between.
Don’t miss the unveiling of results from a local look at the job market for in-house attorneys by Law Week Colorado, ACC Colorado and Gibson, Arnold & Associates at the Association of Corporate Counsel’s in-house forum. The forum also offers CLE opportunities and receptions to get to know other in-house attorneys.
Organizers may change events in response to the pandemic. Check with organizers for the most current information on events.
We update our calendar on a rolling basis — check out Law Week’s events calendar for the most up-to-date listings. Have an event to announce or include in our calendar? Let us know.
Social Events and Networking
April 1 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.
On What Grounds? A Live Virtual Leadership Café – Discussing Self Care. Free. Hosted by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, virtual.
April 1 | 6-8 p.m.
Law School Rendezvous Happy Hour. Hosted by the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association and the Latinx Law Student Association at Mexico City Restaurant and Lounge, 2115 Larimer Street, Denver.
April 7 | 5:30-7 p.m.
Ira C. Rothgerber Conference Kick Off – JustUs Project. Hosted by the University of Colorado Law School at the Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut Street, Boulder.
April 7 | 6-8 p.m.
Young Lawyers and Law Students Happy Hour. Hosted by the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association and the Latinx Law Student Association at 400 Corporate Circle Suite B, Golden.
April 7 | 6:30-8 p.m.
Spring Social! Geeks Who Drink at Tight End Bar. $15. Hosted by the Colorado LGBT Bar Association at Tight End Bar, 1501 East Colfax Avenue, Denver.
April 28 | Noon-12:45 p.m.
CWBA New Members Power Lunch. Free. Hosted by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, virtual.
April 28 | 6 p.m.
14th Annual Rebuilding Justice Award Dinner. Hosted by the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at The Cable Center, 2000 Buchtel Boulevard South, Denver.
Lectures
April 12 | Noon-1 p.m.
Raising the Bar: New Colorado Attorney Risk Control Program. Free-$10. Hosted by the Colorado Bar Association, virtual.
April 13 | 1-2 p.m.
Tips and Strategies to Master Your List Server Tools. Free. Hosted by the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, virtual.
CLEs
April 1 | 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Insolvent Estates: Trust and Estate Spring Update. 7 general CLEs. $194.50-519. Hosted by the Colorado Bar Association Continuing Legal Education, virtual.
April 6 | Noon-1:30 p.m.
International Law and Accountability for the Russian Invasion of Ukraine CLE. Pending 1 general CLE. $15-20. Hosted by the Colorado Bar Association, virtual.
April 6 | 10-11 a.m.
Elder Law CLE: Long-term Care Medicaid Planning – Impact on Estate Planning and Options. Pending 1 general CLE. Free. Hosted by the Colorado Bar Association virtually and in-person at the Colorado Bar Association Office, 1290 Broadway Suite 1700, Denver.
April 6 | Noon-1 p.m.
Eviction CLE. CLE credit available. Free. Hosted by the Colorado Poverty Law Project, virtual.
April 7 | Noon-1 p.m.
Cannabis Business Succession CLE. Pending 1 general CLE. $10. Hosted by the Colorado Bar Association Cannabis Law Section, virtual.
April 7-9 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
CDLA Trial Academy. 25 general CLEs and 1 ethics CLE. $850. Hosted by the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association at Springhill Suites, 1190 Auraria Parkway, Denver.
April 8 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ira C. Rothgerber Jr. Conference – Looking Back to Move Forward: Exploring the Legacy of U.S. Slavery. Pending 5 general CLEs. Free. Hosted by the University of Colorado Law School virtually and at the Wolf Law Building, 2450 Kittredge Loop Drive, Boulder.
April 8 | Noon-2 p.m.
DV in DR: Mediation – Domestic Violence Considerations and Concerns in Domestic Relations Mediation. Pending 2 general CLEs. Free. Hosted by the Colorado Bar Association, virtual.
April 13 | 8-9 a.m.
Smart Growth & Employment: Adding Attorneys, Staff & Virtual Assistants. 1 general CLE and 0.5 ethics CLE. Free-$25. Hosted by the Colorado Bar Association, virtual.
April 13 | Noon-1 p.m.
Marijuana Business Taxation: Watching Your Profits Go Up in Smoke. Pending 1 general CLE. Free-$15. Hosted by the Colorado Bar Association, virtual.
April 13 | 1-6:30 p.m.
In-House Counsel Forum. 3 general CLEs. $40-70. Hosted by the Association of Corporate Counsel virtually and at Four Seasons Hotel Downtown Denver, 1111 14th Street, Denver.
April 14 | 7:30-8:20 a.m.
Significant Updates for the Criminal Practitioner. Pending 1 general CLE. Free-$10. Hosted by the Colorado Bar Association, virtual.
April 14 4:30-8 p.m. | April 15 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m.
2022 Symposium – 100 Years of the Colorado River Compact: Flowing Into a New Era. 8 general CLEs and 1.8 ethics CLEs. Hosted by the University of Denver Water Law Review at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, 2255 East Evans Avenue, Denver.
April 19 | Noon-1 p.m.
Best Practices for Office Action Responses CLE. Pending 1 general CLE. Free-$10. Hosted by the Colorado Bar Association, virtual.
April 19, 21, 28, May 3, 5, 10, 12 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Trial School – In Person. 17 general CLEs and 1 ethics CLE. $194-519. Hosted by El Paso County Bar Association and CBA CLE at the El Paso County Judicial Building, Colorado Springs.
April 26 | Noon-1 p.m.
An Introduction to Contracting with the United States Government Focus on Socioeconomic Set-Asides. CLE credit available. Free-$15. Hosted by the Colorado Bar Association, virtual.
April 27 | Noon-1 p.m.
Accessibility Tools in Microsoft Office. 1 general CLE. $24.50-69. Hosted by CBA CLE, virtual.