October 2012

    

The Lawyer's Narrative: A Path to Leadership

 

 

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Professionalism: Lawyers and Leadership presentation by Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Bender

 

Lawyers-as-leaders presentation from Charles Garcia, former Denver Manager of Safety

 

Lessons in leadership from Bill Vidal, Executive Director of the Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and former Mayor of Denver

 

Panel discussion facilitated by Paul Chan, General Counsel for the University of Denver and featuring:

- Colorado Supreme Court Justice Monica Márquez

- Rico Munn, former Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education and former Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies

- Kelly Brough, President and CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce

 

Leadership education by Ann Roan, Training Director for the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender

 

 

Program Description:

 

As lawyers, we are often looked to and called upon to serve as leaders in both our local and professional communities, but rarely do we take the time or opportunity to prepare deliberately for such roles.  Join us for a half-day interactive leadership seminar designed specifically for lawyers who want to tap into their leadership potential, further develop their leadership skills, and foster their professional relationships.  The seminar will explore the development of leadership skills through the lens of the lawyer's narrative, a leadership tool uniquely suited to lawyers that helps us better understand ourselves and others.

 

Drawing on a variety of lawyer-specific, narrative-based techniques, this program will improve participants' leadership abilities by enhancing the skills necessary to motivate, persuade, and connect with others in a genuine way.  Participants will learn how to increase their personal authority by developing an honest sense of identity.  Participants will also learn methods to better communicate vision and purpose by generating personal relevance for others.  This program is presented by Colorado Bar Association Leadership Training (COBALT) as part of its mission to enhance, promote, and inspire leadership throughout the Colorado legal profession.

    

 

Agenda:

 

12:30-- 1:00 PM

Registration

 

1:00-1:05 PM:

Presented by Mark A. Fogg

        

1:05-1:15 PM

Presented by Charles F. Garcia

        

1:15-2:00 PM

Presented by Guillermo “Bill” Vidal

        

2:00-2:35 PM

Presented by Ann M. Roan

        

2:35-2:45 PM

Networking Break

 

2:45-3:30 PM

Presented by Ann M. Roan

 

3:30-4:30 PM

Facilitated by Paul H. Chan

Featuring Hon. Monica M. Márquez, D. Rico Munn, and Kelly J. Brough

        

4:30-5:00 PM

Presented by Hon. Michael L. Bender

 

5:00 PM

Adjourn

 

   

Faculty:

 

Honorable Michael L. Bender

Chief Justice

Colorado Supreme Court

 

Kelly J. Brough

President and CEO

Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce

 

Paul H. Chan, Esq.

General Counsel

University of Denver

 

Mark A. Fogg, Esq.

President, Colorado Bar Association

General Counsel, COPIC

 

Charles F. Garcia, Esq.

Executive Council

Colorado Bar Association

 

Honorable Monica M. Márquez

Colorado Supreme Court

 

D. Rico Munn, Esq.

Baker & Hostetler LLP

 

Ann M. Roan, Esq.

Training Director

Colorado State Public Defender

   

Guillermo “Bill” Vidal

President and CEO

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

 

 

About COBALT:

 

Launched by the Colorado Bar Association in 2007, COBALT has trained more than 100 lawyers throughout the state, sending them out into their local and legal communities as ambassadors for our profession.  The six-month annual curriculum covers eight days, beginning with an initial leadership retreat, followed by five monthly workshops and a graduation ceremony.  Each COBALT class includes approximately 20 lawyers of varying ages and experience, and from different parts of the state.  Class members are selected based on their demonstrated leadership in and commitment to the legal profession.  COBALT builds upon each participant's leadership skills and promotes new leadership experiences by:

 

- Teaching accepted and recognized leadership skills and philosophies;

 

- Fostering professional relationships within the Colorado legal profession and the greater community;

 

- Promoting professional ethics and community service; and

 

- Raising awareness among lawyers of the broad range of issues and challenges facing the legal profession and our overall system of justice.