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• Arapahoe County Bar Association •
October 2008
SAN DIEGS P R I N G C L E T R I P 2 0 0 9
A R A PA H O E C O U N T Y B A R A S S O C I AT I O N
(See flyer inside)
April 29-May 3
Where: Hacienda Colorado at Lone Tree 10500 Bierstadt Way Englewood, CO 80112
Social: 5:30 pmDinner: 6:30 pm
Cost: $30 (ACBA Members) $35 (Non-members)
Join your colleagues for this Election Forum Dinner. Candi-dates (or their surrogates) for various offices will be introduced. Proponents and opponents of two controversial ballot issues – Amendment 46 (“Prohibition on Discrimination and Preferential Treatment by Colorado Governments”) and Amendment 48 (“Definition of a person”). The dinner and political conversation will be spicy.
Reserve by October 20th at Noon using the reservation form enclosed.
ELECTION2008
Election Issues 2008 Dinner Thursday, October 23, 2008
CLE Seminars
• What Every Estate/Trust Lawyer Needs to Know About Medicaid Friday, October 10
• Family Law - ENE/ENA Are Coming to a Court house Near You! Friday, October 15
• Coffee With the Judges Friday, October 17
• The Secrets of Successful Mediation Thursday, October 23
• Hot Topics in Family Law Friday, November 7
Meetings
• Election Issues 2008 Dinner Thursday, October 23
• Meet CBA President, Bill Walters Wednesday, November 12
September-November
EVENTS
ABCA News Briefs Page 2
2008 - 2009BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
PresidentHon. Nancy A. Hopf
President - ElectHon. Christine Chauche
TreasurerTom Tomazin303-793-0923
SecretaryPaul A. Prendergast
303-797-3300
Immediate Past PresidentDavid J. Stevens303-797-3400
DIRECTORSPeter W. Burg
Tamra A. PalmerBarb Johnson-Stern
Lucy DensonLaura Trask Schneider
Lori HulbertAndy ContigugliaTeresa Seymour
Sue Pray
REPRESENTATIVESTO THE CBA
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
David J. StevensPeter Burg
Virginia HortonRobert TruhlarLori Hulbert
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Executive DirectorAngel B. McCall, CFP, MSLA
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NEWS BRIEFS is a publication of the Arapahoe
County Bar Association. If you have any announcements, notes, news, or
reports on committee activities, please submit them to Angel McCall,
Executive Director, to:
1150 West Littleton Blvd., Suite 250
Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: (303) 797-2227 Fax to (303) 991-6034
E-mail to: [email protected]
President’s Perspective Honorable Nacny A. Hopf, President
Were you as captivated by the Olympics as I was? As I watched the teams march in the opening ceremo-nies carrying their national flags, en-joyed the competition between the nations’ athletes, then watched the athletes mix at the conclusion of the games having a good time together, I couldn’t help but think about compe-tition, team work and what it means to be part of a group. Competition and working together toward a com-mon goal as a team are essential hu-man characteristics. We have lots of competitors in our organization too-- isn’t that the nature of our ad-versarial profession? There are times, though, when we want and need to set aside our identities as competitors and just be together in community. As incoming President, I’ve also been thinking a lot about com-munity as it is reflected and en-couraged in the Arapahoe County Bar Association. Some of us live in Arapahoe County, some work here. But our focus isn’t just geographical. Our Association provides a home and a community of shared values for those who enjoy the practice of law and honor the rule of law.
Our young lawyers move from firm to firm and try to figure out where and what they want to be in 5 or 10 years. Our experienced lawyers and judges participate as they transition to “senior” status. Want a group where you can find someone who’s been there, done that? Want to feel at home? The ACBA provides a community where competitors can sit down together and share a laugh at a meet and greet, share an idea at a business law lunch, work togeth-er on a House of Hope project, or honor our peers with a toast at the annual meeting after round of golf. Speaking of teamwork… I’m lucky to be taking the baton from DAVE STEVENS. He is a role model to us all-- he balanced home, law practice and community involvement while leading our organization and made it look so easy! We have a terrific vol-unteer leadership team this year. We welcome PAUL PRENDERGAST to the officer team as Secretary and LORI HULBERT (recipient of the Drinkwine Young Lawyer award) to the Board as Paul’s replacement. Check out the whole list of direc-tors and committee chairs. You can become part of the team by calling any of these folks to help out in your area of interest. Our Bar Association, one of the largest bar associations in Colorado, provides its terrific programs, CLE and social events due to the efforts and imagination of these leaders and the incredible skill and energy of our team coach and manager- ANGEL McCALL! So as we recall the Olympic spirit of teamwork and competition and move on to the partisan times ahead this fall, remember that whatever your party, stage of life or practice, we invite you to be in community with us at the Arapahoe County Bar Association. See you soon!
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2008-2009 COMMITTEES &CHAIRPERSONS
Annual MeetingSteve McBride (303-740-7422)
Business LawHenry Smith (303-346-5045)
CLE Lori Hulbert (303-228-0700)
Jeff Klaus, Mollie Hawes
Community ServiceLucy Denson (Pro Se Clinics)
(303-224-9000)Keith Lapuyade (303-228-0700)
Marty Plank
Courthouse LiaisonPaul Prendergast (303-797-3300)
DiversityApril Jones (303-799-8155)
Estate PlanningLori Hulbert (303-228-0700)
Bruce Schilken (303-762-1954)
FoundationMike Miller (303-798-2525)
Law DayEmily Maxfield (303-779-8224)
Bonnie McLean
MeetingsVirginia B. Horton (303-795-4643)
MembershipLaura Trask Schneider (303-825-1670)
Member CommunicationsSusan Pray (303-228-0700)
Mentor/Mentee ProgramBen Currier (303-798-2526
Past PresidentsJennifer Poynter (720-479-3925)
Public RelationsAndy Contiguglia (303-798-2525)
Speakers BureauThomas Tomazin (303-771-1900)
Andrew Trexler (303-797-8055)
Spring CLETamra Palmer (303-789-2899)
Andy Contiguglia (303-780-7333)
Young LawyersBarb Johnson-Stern (303-229-9484)
Max Stitch (303-773-8100)
Youth EducationMichael Price (303-797-1875)
Hon. Julie Anderson
Call the chair to sign up for a committee
ABCA News Briefs Page 4
Continuing Legal Education Seminars
Coffee With the Judges
When: Friday, October 17, 2008Schedule: 7:30 am - 8:20 amCost: $10.00Location: Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 S. Potomac Street Division 408 Courtroom Englewood, CO 80111
Honorable Charles Pratt invites you to join him and other civil court judges for this informal discussion group. Judge Pratt will introduce ACBA members tonewly appointed judges, discuss new security measures at the courthouse, and review new and improved docket procedures.
RSVP by October 16th using the enclosed reservation form or by e-mail to info@
arapbar.org and pay cash or check payable to ACBA at the door.
What Every Estate/Trust Lawyer Needs to Know About Medicaid
When: Friday, October 10, 2008Time: 7:00 am - 8:30 amCost: $20 (Includes 1 CLE Credit and Breakfast)Location: Benedicts (720) 529-9797 8181 E. Arapahoe Road Greenwood Village On the corner of Arapahoe and Greenwood Plaza Blvd.
RSVP by October 7, 2008 via email to [email protected]
The program will highlight changes in the 2008 Medicaid law and how it will apply to your everyday estate and trust planning practice. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the 2008 revisions and how Medicaid planning is an important part in our estate and trust law practices.
Family Law - ENE/ENA Are Coming to a Courthouse Near You!
When: Friday, October 15, 2008Time: 5:30 pm Social 6:00 pm DinnerCost: $30 (DEBA Members) $35 (ACBA Members)Location: Hacienda Colorado at Lone Tree 10500 Bierstadt Way Englewood, CO 80112
ACBA members have been invited to join this Douglas/Elbert Bar Dinner/CLE program. Susan Elkins and David S. Rolfe will introduce family law attorneys to ENE/ENA and discuss how it is being integrated into the family court process.
Early Neutral Evaluations/Assesments are innovative ideas designed to provide the parties to both pre-decree and post-decree dissolution of marriage cases and paternity cases with early, neutral feedback on their case from a multi-disciplinary female/male team who will then be available to facilitate settlement. An NEA/ENE assessment is quick and significantly less expensive than a full blown evaluation of an investigation by a child & family investigator or a parental rights evaluation. In many cases, the ENE/ENA will meet the mediation requirement. They are designed to complement those tools and to assist the parties in early settlement of their disputes.
Reserve by October 10th at 2:00 by e-mail to [email protected] . (You will pay at the door with cash or by a check payable to DEBA.)
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Continuing Legal Education Seminars
Hot Topics in Family Law
When: Friday, November 7, 2008Schedule: 11:30 am Registration 11:45 am Lunch Buffet 12:00 pm Panel Discussion by the Family Court Judicial Team of the 18th Judicial District Court 1:30 pm Case Law and Legislative Update presented by Paula J. Smith, shareholder of Litvak Litvak Mehrtens and Epstein, P.C.Cost: $40 (ACBA Members) $45 (Non-members)Location: Franciscan Event Center 6553 S. Revere Parkway Englewood, CO 80111
RSVP by Monday, November 3, 2008 using the reservation form enclosed
The Secrets of Successful Mediation
When: Thursday, October 23, 2008Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmCost: $35 (ACBA Members) $40 (Non-Members)Location: City of Greenwood Village (720) 773-0252 6060 S. Quebec Street Community Room Greenwood Village, CO
Secrets of Successful Mediation - Panel: Susan Macey from JAG; Jim Miller from JAMS; Joe Epstein from Conflict Resolution Ser-vices; and Katy Miller from Littleton Alternative Dispute Resolution. The moderator will be The Honorable Judge John Wheeler.Elements of Mentoring: Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Dave Little discuss the important elements of mentoring young lawyers. Dave is an accomplished speaker who will surely be able to provide insight into, not only the importance of mentoring, but how to be successful at mentoring.
Ethics Update: A great way to get your ethics credit before the end of the year. Anthony van Westrum, will discuss the ethical obliga-tions of both attorneys as mediators and lawyers in the mediation process and highlight ABA Opinion No. 06-439 “Lawyers Obligation to Truthfulness When Representing a Client in Negotiation: Application to Caucused Mediation.”
Dos and Don’ts about Bankruptcy Law
When: Tuesday, October 14, 2008Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmCost: No ChargeLocation: Conference Room at Patterson, Nuss & Seymour (303) 741-4539 Legacy Building, 5613 DTC Parkway, Suite 400 Greenwood Village, CO Directions: From I-25, go East on Belleview taking the 1st right onto DTC Parkway. Follow the street which curves to the right at its intersection with E. Prentice Avenue. The Legacy Building is on the right with its back to I-25. Park in the Visitors Parking. LOST? Call (303) 741-4539. One (1) CLE
Presented by: George Carlson of George T. Carlson & Associates George Carlson, an experienced bankruptcy attorney, will discuss legal pitfalls for both the debtor and creditor. He will also discuss how lawyers can secure their fees. Significant recent bankruptcy law developments will be covered.
RSVP: Henry Smith @ (303) 346-5045 or [email protected]
RSVP by Monday, October 20, 2008 using the reservation form enclosed
ABCA News Briefs Page 6
Reservation Form Arapahoe County Bar Association
Event Date Time/Location Topic PriceA 10/10/08 7:00 - 8:30 am Medicaid Law Update
RSVP by October 7, 2008$20
B 10/15/08 5:30 pm DEBA Family Law Dinner CLE $35RSVP by October 7, 2008
Pay at the door
C 10/17/08 7:30 - 8:20 am Coffee Talk with the ACJC Civil Court JudgesRSVP by October 16, 2008
$10
D 10/23/08 1:00 - 4:00 pm Mediation CLERSVP by October 20, 2008
$35/$40
E 10/23/08 5:30 - 8:00 pm Election Issues DinnerRSVP by October 20, 2008
$30/$35
F 11/7/08 11:30 - 2:30 pm Family Law CLE w/the Judicial BenchRSVP by November 3, 2008
$40
G 11/12/08 5:30 pm ACBA/DEBA Dinner with CBA President $30RSVP by November 7, 2008
Pay at the door
CLE Seminars & Dinners
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Checks payable to and mailed to Arapahoe County Bar Association - Please keep a copy for your records.
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Questions? 303-797-2227 Fax: 303-991-6034 E-mail: [email protected]
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Meet Bill Walters, Colorado Bar Association PresidentJoint Dinner Meeting with the Douglas Elbert Bar Association
Bill has practiced law for more than 33 years in Denver, Colorado. At Kelly, Garnsey, Hubbell & Lass LLC. His practice areas include advice and counsel to nonprofit organizations, trade and professional associations, for-profit business entities as well as expertise in antitrust and trade regulation law.
Legal services include by-law and policy review, drafting conflict of interest policies, certification programs, antitrust compliance, ethics and disciplinary procedures, compliance with state and federal laws, statutory and regulatory drafting, litigation, contract and lease review, trademarks, and employment law. Bill also has a special expertise in automotive law and has represented franchised automobile dealers for
over twenty-five years. Additionally, Bill serves as a Special Assistant Attorney General representing the Colorado Milk Marketing Board.
From 1978 to 1981, Bill served as an Assistant Attorney General, for the State of Colorado with responsibilities for prosecuting and enforcing both criminal and civil provisions of federal and state antitrust laws. He prosecuted the State’s first civil antitrust case and was responsible for the State’s involvement in numerous federal multi-district cases as well as State criminal prosecutions. From 1974 to 1978, he was an associate with Sherman & Howard with dual assignments in business and litigation. He provided business planning advice to nonprofit organizations, corporations, banks, partnerships, sole proprietorships and governmental entities.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Reserve by Friday, November 7th at 2:00 by e-mail to [email protected]. You pay at the door with cash or by check payable to the DEBA.
Location: Hacienda Colorado at Lone Tree 10500 Bierstadt Way Englewood, CO 80112
Cost: DEBA Members $30 ACBA members $30
Time: 5:30 pm Social 6:30 pm Dinner
ABCA News Briefs Page 8
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ACBA Members Rule the Court! Members of the Arapahoe County Bar Association took time to relax and enjoy a BBQ Social on Thursday, September 18, 2008, at the Dove Valley Park a/k/a Arapahoe Community Park in Centennial, Colorado. Organized by the Young Lawyers Committee, this social event was open to all judges, attorneys and their guests. Volleyball, croquet, bocce ball and badmiton we some fun activities offered to members who felt brave enough to contend with Arapahoe judges. ACBA would like to thank The Miller-Steiert Law Firm for providing all the delicious food for the cookout.
Mark Your Calendar!
Annual High School
Mock Trial Tournament
February 27 - 28, 2009
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Firmly Commited to Excellence®is pleased to announce that
Stephen J. Burghas joined the firm as an associate.
40 Inverness Drive EastEnglewood, CO 80112
www.burgsimpson.com • (303) 792-5595
Denver • Cody • Cincinnati •Dallas • Phoenix • Washington D.C.
Firmly Commited to Excellence®is pleased to announce that
Jennifer L. Gardnerhas joined the firm as an associate.
40 Inverness Drive EastEnglewood, CO 80112
www.burgsimpson.com • (303) 792-5595
Denver • Cody • Cincinnati •Dallas • Phoenix • Washington D.C.
ABCA News Briefs Page 10
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for the Annual Meeting and Golf Tournament
LRCLegal Resolution Center
Donald E. AbramU.S. Magistrate Judge (Retired)
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7340 South Clinton StreetEnglewood, CO 80155
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Phone: 303.858.8000Fax: 303.858.8001
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Willoughby &Eckelberry, LLC
303 East 17th Street, Suite 810Denver, Colorado 80203
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[email protected] October NovemberBoard of Directors MeetingNoon-1:30 PM at 188 Invernes Drive
Board of Directors MeetingNoon-1:30 PM at 188 Invernes DriveFamily Law CLESee page 5 for more information
Medicaid Law CLESee page 4 for more information
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Bankruptcy Law Brown Bag CLESee page 5 for more information14
DEBA Family Law Dinner CLE See page 4 for more information15
Coffee Talk with ACJC Civil Judges See page 4 for more information17
Mediation CLE See page 5 for more information
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Election Issues DinnerSee page 1 for more information
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ACBA/DEBA Dinner w/CBA Pres.See page 7 for more information12
Board of Directors MeetingNoon-1:30 PM at 188 Invernes Drive4
Holiday PartySee insert for more details
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