This committee typically meets on the second Wednesday of each month at Noon.

The Professional Advancement Committee works to advance women in the legal profession, and to promote career advancement and recognition for CWBA members. It informs women of and helps them obtain appointments to state and local boards and commissions; nominates CWBA members for various awards; and presents the CWBA's annual Mary Lathrop Trailblazer Award to a woman trailblazer who has substantially impacted the Colorado legal profession.

This committee typically meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month at Noon. New members always welcome!

In order to carry out CWBA’s core values of diversity and inclusion, the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee works to foster a shared culture at the CWBA that promotes the goals of accepting, respecting, and valuing differences that include attributes such as age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family and economic circumstances, geography, and cultural backgrounds. Among other initiatives, the Committee works to ensure CWBA has cutting-edge policies and procedures to help check blind spots and implicit biases, assists with recruiting and retention of diverse members, plans training for our Board and membership, and partners with other Committees and outside organizations to ensure we are inclusive in all aspects of our work.

For more information, please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Co-Chairs Tiera Brown and Karin Williamson .

Each year the CWBA Foundation honors women lawyers who have made a difference in our communities and have "raised the bar" for all of us. The evening promises to be memorable, with attendees gathering in person to celebrate the accomplishments of our honorees and thank them for paving the way for other women in Colorado and around the nation.

The CWBA Foundation was founded in 1988 to implement the charitable and educational work of the CWBA, to promote the advancement of women in the law, and to protect and promote the welfare of all women.

Board members are encouraged to attend in person. Remote attendance option via phone is also available.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be holding our monthly board meeting at El Jefe , a Mexican farm to table restaurant in Sunnyside. Their menu is inspired by the Mexican regions of Yucatán, Oaxaca, and Veracruz. El Jefe strives to respect influences and traditions of these diverse cultures to bring you food that is uniquely El Jefe.

For more information or for RSVP assistance, contact the CWBA office at (303) 831-1040.

The Programs Committee typically meets at Noon on the third Thursday of each month over Zoom.

The Programs Committee dev elops and facilitates edu cational, profes sional, and community programs to support substantive growth and learn ing, re flection, and connection among our members and the broader legal community. These programs include CLEs and other programs such as our 3 Part Financial Series; the annual Moms’ Luncheon; and the annual Holiday Party and Nonprofit Benefit.

T he CWBA Publications and History Committee typically meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at Noon unless there are scheduling issues. New members always welcome!

The Zoom link will be included in your RSVP confirmation email.

Through the CWBA's website, our blog The 1891 , the newsletter The Advocate , and social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter), the Publications Committee works to inform members of CWBA activities and projects, spur debate and member activity on issues of special concern to women lawyers and women generally, and recognize the achievements and contributions of women lawyers. This committee also documents the history of Colorado's women lawyers, and maintains and updates the history files of the CWBA.

Let's walk and talk together in Boulder!

After the hike, the group will head back to the Centennial Trailhead parking lot for some post-hike networking, beverages, and snacks. Feel free to bring a folding chair.

We look forward to seeing you out in nature! T his event will be capped at 25 attendees. Register quickly to secure your spot! Further details will be sent out to attendees closer to the day of the hike.

Sponsored by the CWBA Boulder Chapter and the Boulder County Bar Association.

Welcome, new members! Come join us to meet people, ask questions, and learn more about the CWBA. These lunches are typically held on the fourth Thursday of the month at Noon via Zoom.

For more information, please contact Membership & Mentorship Committee Co-Chairs Sally Roller or Kylie Ngu .

CU Law - Wolf Law Building, Gilbert Goldstein Courtyard

Join CWBA members for a "meet and greet" opportunity for CU law students to gain information about the work of the CWBA and the many benefits of membership.

The Public Policy Committee typically meets the first Monday of the month at Noon . New members always welcome!

The Public Policy Committee works to promote and protect the interests of women and children. The committee monitors national, state and local legislation; case law; administrative and constitutional developments; and the print and broadcast media as they affect the legal profession and the judiciary and the interests of women and families. It coordinates with the CWBA's lobbyists; makes recommendations to the CWBA Board of Directors regarding whether the CWBA should support or oppose legislation; and organizes an advocacy network of CWBA members who contact legislators, write letters, testify before legislative committees, and draft legislation. The committee also coordinates the amicus activities of the CWBA.

For more information, contact Public Policy Committee Co-Chairs Chelsea Augelli , Morgan Carroll , and Iris Halpern .

This committee typically meets the second Tuesday of each month at Noon unless there is a necessary schedule change. All members welcome to attend at any time!

The Membership and Mentorship Committee is the recruiting coordinator, welcome wagon, and social chair of the CWBA! The committee hosts four networking and social events throughout the year, including the annual Membership Appreciation event each Spring. The committee works to promote greater awareness of the CWBAwithin the legal community and throughout the state to ensure that each new member feels welcome and empowered to get more involved in the organization. This committee also manages CWBA LIFT!, our mentoring program, and works with our law student liaisons to CU and DU law schools to increase ties between women attorneys and law students and keep women in the organization through the transition from law school to practice; supports a series of discussion gatherings on gender bias in the law; and does outreach to seasoned attorney members including legacy leaders and recently retired members to involve them in mentoring.

This committee typically meets the second Tuesday of each month at Noon unless there is a necessary schedule change. All members welcome to attend at any time!

For more information, contact Membership and Mentorship Committee Co-Chairs Kylie Ngu and Sally Roller.

Town Hall Collaborative, 525 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204

TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Silent auction coming soon!

Join the Colorado Women's Bar Association for an exciting fundraiser for advancing women's rights and legal reform, with a night of comedy, libations, and lively conversation.

We will showcase and celebrate the CWBA’s public policy work and the tremendous impact we’ve had on the community by advocating for the interests of women and children.

Experience a dynamic panel discussion featuring Dani Newsum, former Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights and Labor and current Director of Strategic Partnerships with Cobalt, Regent Wanda L. James, the first Black woman elected to the University of Colorado Board of Regents ever, State Representative Elizabeth Velasco, the first Mexican-born and LGBTQ legislator from Colorado’s western slope, and State Representative Jenny Willford, an environmental advocate and former Mayor Pro Tem of Northglenn.

The evening will be emceed by

TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Silent auction coming soon!

Join the Colorado Women's Bar Association for an exciting fundraiser for advancing women's rights and legal reform, with a night of comedy, libations, and lively conversation.

We will showcase and celebrate the CWBA’s public policy work and the tremendous impact we’ve had on the community by advocating for the interests of women and children.

The evening will be emceed by Cori Stewart, a CWBA member, lawyer, and stand-up comedian, alongside Sarah Parady, Denver City Council Member At-Large and former CWBA President.

There will also be an amazing silent auction! Please come to support our important work and have a few laughs along the way.

Silent auction items needed! If you are willing to donate a silent auction item, experience, gift card, or vacation, please contact Iris Halpern at ih@rmlawyers.com .

General Admission Ticket: $70
Law Students & Paralegal Students: $40
Legislators: Free

Cost includes: Admission to event, plus one drink ticket and appetizers.

Sponsorships also available for purchase here or contact CWBA Executive Director Kim Sporrer at execdir@cwba.org .

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
PLATINUM - Wells Family Law P.C.
GOLD - Burg Simpson, Rathod Mohamedbhai LLC
SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR - Johnson & Klein Law
SILVER - Peters Schulte Odil pllc, UPSTREAM LLC BRONZE - Emma Garrison, Deb Olszonowicz, and Cat Shea

All funds raised through this event will support the Colorado Women’s Bar Association's vitally important public policy work and its lobbyist activities. The CWBA is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit corporation. Ticket costs, sponsorships, silent auction purchases, and CWBA donations are not tax-deductible as a charitable contribution, but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense, subject to exclusion for lobbying activity. Please consult with your professional tax advisor for further advice.

This committee typically meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month at Noon. New members always welcome!

For more information, please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Co-Chairs Tiera Brown and Karin Williamson.

S et your coffee makers for 8:30 a.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024, for the next session of On What Grounds? A Virtual Leadership Café. Join CWBA President-Elect Alison Connaughty and fellow CWBA members for coffee, connection, community, and career leadership lessons.

The October On What Grounds will be a special discussion on the creation and evolution of leadership styles with our 2024 Mary Lathrop Trailblazer Award Honoree,

The October On What Grounds will be a special discussion on the creation and evolution of leadership styles with our 2024 Mary Lathrop Trailblazer Award Honoree, Judge Charlotte Sweeney.

For the 2024-25 year, we will hold these sessions every other month on the first Friday of the month. NOTE: The October session will be the second Friday instead of the first.

On What Grounds? A Virtual Leadership Café invites authentic connection with your fellow CWBA members and leaders. We will chat about what is REALLY on your mind right now, and we will be there to support you, in both your personal and professional goals. “See” you there!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!

The Convention Committee typically meets at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom the second Monday of each month unless there are scheduling conflicts.

The Convention Committee plans the CWBA's Annual Convention. Committee duties include selecting the site for the Convention, negotiating the contract for the site and selecting a keynote speaker. The committee also plans the Convention theme, identifies and contacts speakers for Convention programs, solicits sponsors, and coordinates Convention entertainment, and many other logistics and plans.

Board members are encouraged to attend in person. Remote attendance option via phone is also available. For more information or for RSVP assistance, contact the CWBA office at (303) 831-1040.

The Programs Committee typically meets at Noon on the third Thursday of each month over Zoom.

Welcome, new members! Come join us to meet people, ask questions, and learn more about the CWBA. These lunches are typically held on the fourth Thursday of the month at Noon via Zoom.

For more information, please contact Membership & Mentorship Committee Co-Chairs Sally Roller or Kylie Ngu .

The Public Policy Committee typically meets the first Monday of the month at Noon . New members always welcome!

For more information, contact Public Policy Committee Co-Chairs Chelsea Augelli , Morgan Carroll , and Iris Halpern .

Join the Colorado Women's Bar Association, CU Women's Law Caucus, and DU Women's Legal Coalition to celebrate our collegiality, shared values, and love for the fall season at a Friendsgiving get-together in downtown Denver. Because mentorship is central to each of our groups, this is a great opportunity for lawyers and students to connect in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

A little nervous to attend? Don’t know anyone? No problem! Friendsgiving attendees will receive a token that matches an attorney with two students. Your challenge is to find your matching group: at least one lawyer, a CU law student, and a DU law student! Food and beverage included with registration. Space is limited to participate in this cross-organizational festivity.

S et your coffee makers for 8:30 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, for the next session of On What Grounds? A Virtual Leadership Café. Join CWBA President-Elect Alison Connaughty and fellow CWBA members for coffee, connection, community, and career leadership lessons.

The November On What Grounds with U.S. Deputy Assistant Attorney General

The November On What Grounds with U.S. Deputy Assistant Attorney General Hetal Doshi will be a discussion on mentoring, female friendship, and the intersections between the two.

NOTE: The November session will be the second Friday instead of the first.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!

The Convention Committee typically meets at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom the second Monday of each month unless there are scheduling conflicts.

This committee typically meets the second Tuesday of each month at Noon unless there is a necessary schedule change. All members welcome to attend at any time!

For more information, contact Membership and Mentorship Committee Co-Chairs Kylie Ngu and Sally Roller.

The Programs Committee typically meets at Noon on the third Thursday of each month over Zoom.

The Public Policy Committee typically meets the first Monday of the month at Noon . New members always welcome!

For more information, contact Public Policy Committee Co-Chairs Chelsea Augelli , Morgan Carroll , and Iris Halpern .

Chambers Grant Salon at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House - Denver

We look forward to having you join us to celebrate the holiday season. We will share the holiday spirit with friends and colleagues while enjoying festive appetizers, hot and cold drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options), our Jingle Juice signature cocktail, and dessert creations from the Kevin Taylor Restaurant Group.

We will also introduce our 2025 Mary Lathrop Trailblazer Award Honoree!

We invite you to share in our warm-hearted giving to our charity partners.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Kim Sporrer, CWBA Executive Director, at execdir@cwba.org .

Join us for lots of holiday cheer and warm-hearted giving to our charity partners!

The Convention Committee typically meets at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom the second Monday of each month unless there are scheduling conflicts.

This committee typically meets the second Tuesday of each month at Noon unless there is a necessary schedule change. All members welcome to attend at any time!

For more information, contact Membership and Mentorship Committee Co-Chairs Kylie Ngu and Sally Roller.

THE ADVOCATE
SPRING 2024
VOL. 46, SPECIAL EDITION

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