Masias Memo
In response to the listserv frenzy, I thought I'd start this discussion. If you haven't read about the alleged misconduct going on in the Colorado judiciary yet, this article provides a good overview: https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/memo-alleges-sexism-and-harassment-by-colorado-judiciary-was-contract-intended-to-keep-accuser-silent?fbclid=IwAR1uaZxuT8NnK0Du5Ae2WFHduwDApiGZ5-L9zg-6PI6mnq3Lqa6aevug6jE. It also includes a link to the memo by Mindy Masias, former judicial employee, who is at the heart of the story.
I am a new attorney (barred in October 2020). I've learned not to be surprised by much at this point - especially after attending DU as it settled not one but two equal pay lawsuits brought by its own law professors - but this is still a lot to take in. It's my understanding that the Supreme Court is conducting an internal investigation... does anyone know if anything more public is being done? What can we, as female attorneys, do to advocate for positive change in our judiciary?
From a fellow CWBA member who worked in the Judicial, who cannot use her name attached to this comment, but who is following this case closely:
"Quote from the paper: 'Boatright outlined some changes already made within the judicial branch since the contract was awarded in 2019, including hiring new State Court Administrator Steven Vasconcellos after Ryan’s resignation, and installing new directors in the finance and court services departments.'
I wonder if anyone realizes that Steven Vasconcellos was the former Director of Court Services and is now the State Court Administrator. The memo referred to the Financial Director and Court Services Director and was most likely alluding to this person as he and the former Financial Services Director were best buddies and ate lunch together every single day."