Tag:Colorado Judicial Institute

Legal Lowdown: Lyons Gaddis Adds Two, Taft Expands Into Florida

In case you missed it this week: Lyons Gaddis added two attorneys, Taft merged with a Florida law firm and WTO launched a scholarship to fund bar exam preparation.

Straight Talk with Judges CJI Event Focuses on Racial Injustice, Trial Tips for Attorneys, Remedies for Personal Biases for Attorneys

The program on Wednesday evening consisted of three different classroom talks by judges, running simultaneously for nearly two hours. Lawyers who went to the event got two general CLE credits and 1.6 EDI credits.

2025 Lawyers of the Year: Steve Gurr

Steve Gurr’s more than three-decade career is filled with legal triumphs and a dedication to the community and next generation of legal professionals.

The Immense Responsibility, Courage Required of Colorado’s Judges: CJI’s 2024 Judicial Excellence Awards Gala

The CJI held its annual gala honoring Weld County Magistrate Randall Lococo, Jefferson County Judge Verna Carpenter and 16th Judicial District Chief Judge Mark MacDonnell.

CJI, CDLA, CBA Express Concern About Campaign Targeting Chief Justice Monica Márquez

The Colorado Judicial Institute, the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association and the Colorado Bar Association released statements expressing concern about the campaign targeting Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Monica Márquez.

Legal Lowdown: Legal Awards Season is Underway, Tyson & Mendes Names New Head of Communications, Holland & Hart Adds One

In case you missed it this week: Tyson & Mendes named a new head of comms, Holland & Hart added one, CLC will recognize Phyllis Wan of Holland & Hart LLP and Judge Isabel Pallarés will be honored by the Denver Bar next month.

Colorado Judicial Institute Elects New Board Members

The Colorado Judicial Institute announced that it had elected Jim Carpenter, Joe Kennedy, Judge Andrew Luxen and Shawna Seldon McGregor as new board members.

Diversity on the Bench Coalition 2024: Recruit, Retain and Support a More Representative Judicial System

Law Week recently caught up with members and founders of the Diversity on the Bench Coalition ahead of 2024.