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How to Determine Topics for Your Law Firm Blog
You know that high-quality content is the key to keeping your law firm’s blog at the top of Google results, but how do you come up with...

Meranda M. Vieyra
Mar 16, 20223 min read


Why A Women's Bar? (Revisited)
In a 1978 edition of The Advocate (the CWBA newsletter), the CWBA's first president, Natalie Ellwood wrote a piece entitled Why A Women's...

Laura Ratcliffe
Mar 11, 20224 min read


Boost Your Credibility with Workshops: A How-To Guide for Lawyers
Whether you are a solo practitioner or work at a larger law firm, you know that successfully marketing your legal services involves many...

Meranda M. Vieyra
Mar 9, 20224 min read


There Has to Be a Better Way
As a trial judge who handled divorce cases for over a decade, I would frequently ask myself: “Really. Isn’t there a better way to do...

Hon. Julie Kunce Field
Mar 4, 20224 min read


DU Black Law Students' Association Celebrates Black History and Black Women
On February 7, 2022, the DU Sturm College of Law’s Black Law Students’ Association (BLSA) marked the beginning of Black History Month by...

Isabel J. Broer
Mar 2, 20223 min read


A Mountain Bike Journey: From Race to Ride with Suzanne Leff
I won! This is when things got crazy. I had three and a half months to learn how to mountain bike and get my body in shape for one of the...

Suzanne Leff
Feb 18, 20226 min read


The CWBA Gives Back
The Legal Services Committee is excited to share its current fundraising focus: the Girls Athletic Leadership School (GALS) Denver.
CWBA
Feb 16, 20223 min read


Encanto: The Disney Metaphor for Life Right Now
Preface: Encanto is a wonderful movie and well worth the $7.99 cost of a one-month subscription to Disney+ to watch, whether or not you...

Marty Whalen Brown
Feb 11, 20223 min read


Recent CLE Rule & Regulation Changes Aimed at Creating a More Equitable, Inclusive Legal Community
In December, the CBA put on a short CLE course addressing the recent changes in CLE requirements and accreditation. In case you missed...
CWBA
Feb 4, 20222 min read


A Lawyer’s Guide to Growing Your Visibility by Guesting on Podcasts
When you are looking to gain exposure for your law firm’s brand and generate the leads your law firm needs to be successful, being a...

Meranda M. Vieyra
Feb 2, 20225 min read


Professional Spotlight: Aponte & Busam Public Affairs
The Aponte & Busam Public Affairs team. Ruth Aponte (third from right) and Julia Scanlan (second to left) represent the CWBA at the...
CWBA
Jan 28, 20224 min read


4 Tips to Create a Comprehensive Online Law Firm Marketing Strategy Easily
Whether you have a long history in the legal industry, or are just starting out, you know how important it is for your brand to gain...

Meranda M. Vieyra
Jan 19, 20224 min read


Tales of a Defense Attorney during COVID-19
January 2022 began with multiple Colorado judicial districts suspending jury trials—again—due to the wildfire-like spread of COVID-19,...

Cassy Zobel
Jan 14, 20224 min read


Credentials 101 for Women Lawyers: Why They Matter
Women attorneys have come a long way since first being admitted to the American Bar Association in 1918. There are more and more female...

Meranda M. Vieyra
Jan 12, 20224 min read


Weathering the Storm: Judicial and Legislative Attacks on Abortion Rights and Access
In case you missed it, the Colorado Women’s Bar Association hosted its annual Public Policy Fundraiser on November 16, 2021.

Kennetha Julien
Dec 17, 20215 min read


How to Audit Your Firm Referral Strategy Before Year End
The end of the year is rapidly approaching. Have you started to analyze your law firm’s performance? One of the top areas that you will...

Meranda M. Vieyra
Dec 10, 20215 min read


Outside the Law: Pasta Making as Meditation with Hannah Seigel Proff
In the early days of the pandemic, it seemed everyone was talking (or posting) about their hobbies— photographs of Sourdough bread,...

Hannah Seigel Proff
Nov 19, 20212 min read


Another Conversation with Justice Berkenkotter
We first caught up with Justice Berkenkotter in January 2021 when she was just starting her appointment to the Colorado Supreme Court....

Marty Whalen Brown
Nov 12, 20215 min read


The Why and What of CWBA Board Service
This is an exciting time to serve on CWBA’s board and to be part of its leadership. The CWBA wants YOUR skills and dedication to the...

Kathryn Starnella
Nov 8, 20214 min read


How to Leverage a Google My Business Profile
These days, the vast majority of people make use of Google and other search engines to find a selection of service providers, and lawyers...

Meranda M. Vieyra
Nov 3, 20215 min read
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