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Celebrating Black History Month
If you are looking for ways to celebrate Black History Month, consider attending one of the following events organized by the Sam Cary...

CWBA Publications Committee
Feb 15, 20231 min read


Because You Uniquely Belong, We Want to Hear from You: 2023 Membership Survey
As we collectively and individually move beyond the pandemic, it seems fitting for 2023 to be the Chinese Zodiac’s Year of the Rabbit....

Kathryn Starnella
Feb 13, 20233 min read


When Does Guest Posting Make Sense for Attorneys?
Like most busy attorneys, you don’t have time for everything you need to do. The posts and content you write or publish take up enough...

Meranda M. Vieyra
Feb 10, 20234 min read


Professional Spotlight on Chelsea Augelli
Chelsea Augelli started her undergraduate career at the University of Denver as a pre-med student intending to become a surgeon. However,...

Kate Noble
Feb 3, 20236 min read


ICYMI: “Healing in the Wake of Community Trauma” Event Recap
The Colorado LGBT Bar Association hosted a virtual event on January 25, 2023, “Healing in the Wake of Community Trauma,” to address...

Isabel J. Broer
Feb 1, 20233 min read


Outside the Law: Lauren Schmidt on the Outside AND the Law
How a post-bar backpacking trip on the Pacific Crest Trail led to a career in outdoor education During my many years in private practice,...

Lauren Schmidt
Jan 27, 20234 min read


How to Promote Lawyer and Law Firm Awards
Winning an award or receiving a special professional recognition is something that you and your firm should celebrate. If you or your...

Chelsea Augelli
Jan 7, 20234 min read


Top Ten Reasons to Join the CWBA LIFT! Mentorship Program
If you haven't already applied for this valuable member benefit, here are the top ten reasons you should join LIFT! Give back! Kickstart...
justine.pierce
Jan 4, 20231 min read


In Memoriam: Judge Zita Weinshienk’s Legacy
Judge Zita Leeson Weinshienk passed away peacefully in her home on October 7, 2022, at age 89. Many descriptions of Weinshienk begin with...

Molly Kokesh
Dec 23, 20227 min read


Ukraine: Half a World Away & Close to Our Hearts
In your holiday giving this season, please remember our Ukrainian friends half a world away who will be celebrating the holidays in a...
Marianna Kosharovsky & Yev Muchnik
Dec 14, 20223 min read


Confetti for Fall 2022!
Bench Strength Katharine Lum was appointed to the Colorado Court of Appeals. Rachel Olguin Fresquez was appointed to the Fifth Judicial...

Kate Noble
Dec 9, 20222 min read


If Colorado’s Lawyers Don’t Take Care of Each Other, Who Will?
People in need of help often seek the assistance of lawyers, but where do lawyers turn when they need help of their own? Especially if...

Ryann Peyton
Dec 5, 20223 min read


What is a Law Firm Content Audit and How Can You Do One?
Some aspects of life and business are "set it and forget it." You take care of a task once or every several years and don't need to worry...

Meranda M. Vieyra
Nov 23, 20223 min read


Reimagining the CWBA’s Leadership Structure: A Look at the Strategic Planning Workgroup
“Why don’t we take a deep breath . . .” As the parent of a four-year-old daughter, I utter these words multiple times a day. Taking a...

Emma Garrison
Nov 21, 20224 min read


The Supreme Court and Dismantling of the Indian Child Welfare Act
Credit:. U.S. Department of The Interior: https://www.bia.gov/as-ia/opa/national-native-american-heritage-month-2021 For the past...

Jessica Allison
Nov 18, 20225 min read


What You Should Really Be Aware of During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, by Survivor Megan Courtney
October 22, is my birthday. Strangely, the first thought I had when I opened my eyes that morning was that this birthday, my 37th, is the...
Megan E. Courtney
Nov 9, 202216 min read


2022 NCWBA Outstanding Members Program Award: Interrupting Bias Program
In a time-starved world where so much feedback about others — whether it is for a judgeship or job — is relayed in the quick, quiet...

Jessie Pellant
Oct 28, 20223 min read
Your Voice Is Your Great Untapped Communication Tool
Hillary Blair of ARTiculate: Real&Clear was a keynote speaker at the CWBA May 2022 Convention: Bold Voices. Bold Visions. Using your...

Hilary Blair
Oct 21, 20226 min read


CU Law's American Indian Law Program: On the Front Lines of the Indigenous Sovereignty Movement
In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 10, 2022, The 1891's Tales from the Trenches Editor Marty Whalen reached out to Ellen...

Ellen Thurston
Oct 14, 20223 min read


How to Brainstorm Topics for a Law Firm YouTube Channel
If you're like most attorneys, you've probably been told that you need to put some videos on your website, social media, or YouTube for...

Meranda M. Vieyra
Oct 12, 20224 min read
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