While the summer may be coming to a close, Colorado’s legal community is ramping up. This month, bar associations are holding awards dinners, fundraisers, retreats, karaoke, happy hours and more. There are also plenty of CLE opportunities planned for this month, including several legislative and case law updates.
Organizers are offering in-person, virtual and hybrid events. Events may change. Check with organizers for the most current information.
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 & Networking
Aug. 5 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.
On What Grounds? A Virtual Leadership Café: Meet Our Inclusion Officer. Hosted by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, virtual.
Aug. 5 | 5-9 p.m.
2022 4th Annual Smooth Criminal Defense Karaoke. $15-125. Hosted by the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar at Stoney’s Bar and Grill, 1111 Lincoln St., Denver.
Aug. 10 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Weld Chapter CWBA President Visit & Happy Hour. Hosted by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association at WeldWerks Brewing Company, 508 8th Ave., Greeley.
Aug. 11 | 6-8 p.m.
Silicon Flatirons 2022 Startup Summer Pitch Night. Free. Hosted by Silicon Flatirons virtually and in-person at Wolf Law Building, 2450 Kittredge Loop Drive, Boulder.
Aug. 13 | Noon-5 p.m.
2nd Annual Chillin’ at the Ranch CWBA Mountain Chapter. Hosted by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association near Vail.
Aug. 15 | 6-7 p.m.
Wash Park Loop Walk – Dogs Welcome! Hosted by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association at Washington Park in Denver.
Aug. 20 | 5-9 p.m.
CHBA Annual Banquet – En el Jardin. $125-150. Hosted by the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. Denver.
Aug. 25 | Noon-12:45
CWBA New Members Power Lunch. Hosted by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, virtual.
Aug. 25 | 5-8 p.m.
Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado Annual Awards Banquet 2022. $70-85. Hosted by the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado at 1400 Wewatta St., Denver.
Aug. 26 | 4-7 p.m.
Hike and Happy Hour Tailgate with the CWBA Boulder Chapter. Hosted by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association at the Anne U. White Trail in Boulder.
Aug. 31 | 5:30-9 p.m.
Panel Discussion: CWBA Public Policy Benefit Event. Hosted by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, location TBD.
Conventions & Retreats
Aug. 4-6 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Convention. CLE credit available. $195-550. Hosted by the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association at the Grand Hyatt Vail, 1300 Westhaven Drive, Vail.
Aug. 25-27 | 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m.
14th Annual Rocky Mountain Regional Elder Law Retreat. 14 general, 1.7 ethics and 1.2 EDI credits. $149-690. Hosted by CBA CLE virtually and in-person at Grand Hyatt Vail, 1300 Westhaven Drive, Vail.
Aug. 27 | 1:30-6 p.m.
Women’s Retreat. $50. Hosted by CBA CLE at Grand Hyatt Vail, 1300 Westhaven Drive, Vail.
CLEs
Aug. 2 | Noon-1:15 p.m.
Pathways to the Federal Bench: The View from the Senators’ Judicial Selection Advisory Committee. 2 general CLEs. Hosted by the Faculty of Federal Advocates, virtual.
Aug. 4 | Noon-1 p.m.
Colorado Special Districts and a General Practitioner’s 30,000 Foot View. CLE credit available. $10-45. Hosted by the Colorado Bar Association virtually and in-person at 1290 Broadway, Denver.
Aug. 4 | Noon-1:30 p.m.
U.S. Supreme Court Review. 2 general CLE credits. Hosted by the University of Colorado Law School virtually and in-person at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, 1144 15th St., Denver.
Aug. 10-12 | 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Successfully Launching and Running Your Own Practice: The Essential Guide. 16 general and 6 ethics CLEs. Hosted by CBA CLE virtually and in person at 1290 Broadway, Denver.
Aug. 10 | Noon-1 p.m.
Don’t Let Word Sections Break You. 1 general CLE credit. $24.50-69. Hosted by CBA CLE, virtual.
Aug. 11 | 9-10 a.m.
CLE: Hispanic Chamber of Employment Law. CLE credit available. Hosted by the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association at Alianza Business Center, 550 Thornton Parkway, Thornton.
Aug. 11 | Noon-1 p.m.
Marlo’s Law CLE Panel. 1 general CLE credit. Free-$10. Hosted by the Colorado LGBT Bar Association virtually and in person at Hogan Lovells, 1601 Wewatta St., Denver.
Aug. 18 | 8:20 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
2022 Family Law Institute. 16 general, 2.4 ethics and 1 EDI CLE credit. $149-779. Hosted by CBA CLE virtually and in person at The Hythe Vail, 715 West Lionshead Circle, Vail.
Aug. 23 | Noon-1 p.m.
Beyond the Rhetoric: Obstacles & Opportunities in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. 1 general CLE credit. Free-$10. Hosted by the CBA’s Government Counsel Section virtually and in person at 1290 Broadway, Denver.
Aug. 23 | 2-5 p.m.
Criminal Law: Legislative and Pandemic-Related Updates. 3 general CLE credits. $144.50-389. Hosted by CBA CLE virtually and in person at 1290 Broadway, Denver.
Aug. 24 | Noon-1 p.m.
7 Things Lawyers Never Do (But Should!). 1 general CLE credit. $24.50-69. Hosted by CBA CLE, virtual.
Aug. 29 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Practicing with Professionalism. 6 general CLE credits. $100-359. Hosted by CBA CLE, virtual.
Aug. 30 | Noon-1:30 p.m.
Trust & Estate Case Law & Legislative Update. 2 general CLE credits. $24.50-69. Hosted by CBA CLE virtually and in person at 1290 Broadway, Denver.