Finish off the end of spring with opportunities to grow in the legal community.
The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado has events planned to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month including fundraisers, CLEs, a Colorado Rapids game and more. Or, join the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association for Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Denver, Larimer and Weld counties.
This month, the Colorado Bar Association and partner organizations are holding practice updates and conferences on a range of topics including criminal law, intellectual property and more.
Events may change. Check with organizers for the most current information about an event.
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
May 1 | 5:30-7 p.m.
NAAAP Pilates & Pinot. $25. Hosted by the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado at the American Red Cross, 444 Sherman St., Denver.
May 4 | 5-7 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo in Larimer County. Free. Hosted by the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association at Otis & Bedingfield, 2725 Rocky Mountain Ave., Loveland.
May 4 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo in Denver with YLD. Free. Hosted by the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association at Renegade Brewing Company, 925 W. Ninth Ave., Denver.
May 5 | 3:15-5:30 p.m.
Session’s Out for Summer Happy Hour! Free. Hosted by CBA’s Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (JEDI) Committee of the Trust and Estate Section at 1290 Broadway, Denver.
May 5 | 5-7 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo in Weld County. Free. Hosted by the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association at Kimberly’s Event Center, 1029 Eighth Ave., Greeley.
May 9 | 5-6:30 p.m.
Criminal Law Section Happy Hour. Free. Hosted by CBA’s Criminal Law Section at 1290 Broadway.
May 11 | 6-10 p.m.
CTLA Spring Dinner 2023. $190. Hosted by the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver.
May 12 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.
2023 Olom Awards Cocktail Party. $125-125. Hosted by the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar at the University of Denver Knoebel Event Center, 2044 E. Evans Ave., Denver.
May 16 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Homecoming. Free. Hosted by the Sam Cary Bar Association at Washington Park Boathouse, 701 S. Franklin St., Denver.
May 19 | 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Monthly Breakfast with APABA President. Hosted by the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado at Olive & Finch, 3390 E. First Ave., Denver.
May 19 | Noon-10 p.m. May 20 | 7 a.m.-11 p.m. May 21 | 8-10:30 a.m.
CWBA 46th Annual Convention. $100-425. CLE credit available. Hosted by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa, 136 E. Thomas Place, Beaver Creek.
May 19 | 5:30-9 p.m.
Denver Law Alumni of Color Inaugural Celebration of the Yegge Scholarship. $75. Hosted by the University of Denver Sturm College of Law at the Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Tuscan Ballroom, 2101 S. University Blvd., Denver.
May 20 | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Family Fun Day! Free. Hosted by the Colorado LGBT Bar Association at Washington Park, Denver.
May 20 | 7:30 p.m.
AAPI Night – Colorado Rapids vs. Real Salt Lake. $30. Hosted by the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City.
May 21 | 6 a.m.
Run the Colfax Marathon Relay with CBA and DBA. $20. Hosted by CBA’s Young Lawyers Division.
May 25 | 5-8 p.m.
May’s Joint Solo-Small Firm Happy Hour. Free. Hosted by CBA’s Solo-Small Firm Section and Colorado W.O.L.F. at Trellis Wine Bar, 2868 Fairfax St., Denver.
May 31-June 2 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
WTLN Annual Retreat. $175. CLE credit available. Hosted by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association at Aspen Falls, Estes Park.
Lectures
May 3 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
CWBA Foundation Annual Scholarship Fundraiser. $50. Hosted by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association at Stimson LaBranche Hubbard, 1652 N. Downing St., Denver.
May 23 | 5:45-7:15 p.m.
Startup Variety Show. Free-$10. Hosted by Silicon Flatirons at Wolf Law Building, 2450 Kittredge Loop Drive, Boulder.
CLEs
May 1 | Noon-1 p.m.
Leadership Opportunities for Colorado Lawyers – Promoting Trust in Our Democratic Institutions – Hybrid. Free. 1 general CLE credit. Hosted the Colorado Bar Association virtually and in-person at 1290 Broadway, Denver.
May 1 | 4-6 p.m.
Bankruptcy Case Law Spring Update – Hybrid. $27.50-75. 2 general CLE credits. Hosted by CBA CLE virtually and in-person at 1290 Broadway, Denver.
May 2 | 11 a.m.-noon
MAC Clauses & ‘Acts of God’: How the Pandemic Continues to Change Contracts. $49-89. 1 general CLE credit. Hosted by CBA CLE, virtual.
May 2 | Noon-1 p.m.
2023 Medicare Set-Aside Workshop and Update. CDLA members. 1 general CLE credit. Hosted by the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association, virtual.
May 2 | Noon-1 p.m.
Guardianship Update – What’s New That You Need to Know? T&E Luncheon Series. $27.50-75. 1 general CLE credit. Hosted by CBA CLE, virtual.
May 2 | 5-8 p.m.
Straight Talk with Judges. $100-125. 2 general, 0.8 ethics and 0.8 EDI CLE credits. Hosted by the Colorado Judicial Institute at Sherman & Howard, 675 15th St., Suite 2300, Denver.
May 3 | 10-11 a.m.
Elder Law CLE – Another Tool for the Toolbox: Supported Decision-Making – Hybrid. Free. 1 general CLE credit pending. Hosted by CBA’s Elder Law Section virtually and in-person at 1290 Broadway, Denver.
May 3 | Noon-1:15 p.m.
Shielding Your Firm: Identifying Threats & Protecting Your Sensitive Data. $25-75. 2 general or 1.5 ethics CLE credits. Hosted by the Faculty of Federal Advocates at the Alfred A. Arraj U.S. Courthouse, 901 19th St., Denver.
May 4 | 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
How a Complaint Gets to Trial: Litigation Nuts and Bolts – Hybrid. $99-229. 8 general and 0.5 ethics CLE credits. Hosted by CBA’s Young Lawyers Division virtually and in-person at 1290 Broadway, Denver.
May 4 | 11 a.m.-noon
The Law of Background Checks: What Clients May/May Not ‘Check.’ $49-89. 1 general CLE credit. Hosted by CBA CLE, virtual.
May 4 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Ethics Strike Back CLE: ‘May the 4th Be With You’ Luncheon. $20-30. 1 general CLE credit pending. Hosted by the Association of Corporate Counsel Colorado Chapter at Maggiano’s Little Italy, 7401 South Clinton St., Englewood.
May 5 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
2023 Appellate Practice Update – Hybrid. $199.50-529. 7 general and 1 ethics CLE credit. Hosted by CBA Litigation Section Appellate Practice Subcommittee virtually and in-person at the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center, 2 E. 14th Ave., Denver.
May 8 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Practicing with Professionalism – Webinar. $100-359. 7 general CLE credits. Hosted by CBA CLE, virtual.
May 9 | Noon-1:15 p.m.
Sentencing and Criminal Motions Practice Before Judge William J. Martinez. $35-75. 2 general CLE credits. Hosted by the Faculty of Federal Advocates at the Alfred A. Arraj U.S. Courthouse, 901 19th St., Denver.
May 9 | 2-6:30 p.m.
Criminal Law Spring Update – Hybrid. $144.50-389. 3 general and 3 EDI CLE credits. Hosted by the CBA Criminal Law Section virtually and in-person at 1290 Broadway, Denver.
May 10 | Noon-1 p.m.
Annual Update on the Taxation of Pass-Through Entities. $10. 1 general CLE credit pending. Hosted CBA’s Tax Law Section, virtual.
May 10 | Noon-1 p.m.
60 Legal Tech Tips, Tricks, Gadgets and Website in 60 Minutes. $27.50-75. 1 general CLE credit. Hosted by CBA CLE, virtual.
May 11 | 8:15 a.m.-4:20 p.m.
52nd Rocky Mountain Securities Conference. $125-635. 8 general and 1 ethics CLE credits. Hosted by CBA CLE at Grand Hyatt Downtown Denver, 1750 Welton St., Denver.
May 11 | 4-5 p.m.
Trial Skills Refresher Series – Opening Statements. 1 general CLE credit. Hosted by the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association at Ross-Shannon & Delaney, P.C., 3900 E. Mexico Ave., Denver.
May 15 | Noon-1 p.m.
Leading Through Generations. Free. CLE credit available. Hosted by the Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program, virtual.
May 16 | 5:30-7 p.m.
Fireside Chat with Hon. Chelsea Malone and Hon. Nina Wang. CLE credit pending. Hosted by the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado at Davis, Graham & Stubbs, 1550 17th St., Denver.
May 17 | Noon-1 p.m.
Financial Institutions Legislative Update: Financial Institutions Subsection CLE Series. $27.50-75. 1 general CLE credit. Hosted by CBA CLE, virtual.
May 18 | 4-6:30 p.m.
Crystal Clear CLE: Compliance Strategies for the Growing Pay Transparency Trend – Tasting on the Terrace. $20-30. 1 general CLE credit. Hosted by the Association of Corporate Counsel Colorado Chapter at The Terrace at Colorado Center, 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver.
May 19 | 12:15-1:45 p.m.
The Challenges, Pitfalls and Considerations Involving Sorenson Clients. Free-$10. 2 general CLE credits pending. Hosted by CBA’s Family Law Section, virtual.
May 23 | Noon-1 p.m.
Best Practices for Engaging with Clients and Colleagues of Different Identities and Cultural Norms. Free-$5. CLE credit available. Hosted by the Colorado Bar Association, virtual.
May 23 | Noon-1 p.m.
Analyzing Free Speech and the Forum Doctrine in the Modern Era – Hybrid. Free-$10. 1 general CLE credit pending. Hosted by CBA’s Government Counsel Section virtually and in-person at 1290 Broadway, Denver.
May 23 | Noon-1:15 p.m.
How to Handle Judicial Misbehavior. $35-75. 2 general or 1.5 ethics CLE credits. Hosted by the Faculty of Federal Advocates at the Alfred A. Arraj U.S. Courthouse, 901 19th St., Denver.
May 24 | Noon-1 p.m.
Hear and be Heard: Become an Effective Communicator One-on-One and with Your Team. $27.50-75. 1 general CLE credit. Hosted by CBA CLE, virtual.
May 31 | 9:15 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fundamentals of Intellectual Property Law 2023. $49-384. 6 general CLE credits. Hosted by CBA CLE at Westin Westminster Hotel, 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster.