Lawyers, Lobbyists and Legislators: Understanding and Participating in the State Legislative Process
November 2011
Lawyers, Lobbyists, and Legislators: Understanding and Participating in the State Legislative Process
Program Description
Attorneys play a vital role at the Capitol as well as in the courtroom. This program is designed to show how you can help shape the legislation that affects your practice, your clients, or your company. Legislators and government affairs practitioners will provide the information you need to become a more active participant in the Colorado legislative process. You'll also learn about the ethical considerations attorneys face while working in the legislative and political arena.
Who Should Attend:
Lawyers who may be interested in participating or becoming more active in the legislative process and want to learn some of the basic ins and outs of working with lobbyists, legislators and others involved in the lawmaking process at the Capitol.
Program Moderators:
Thomas G. Hill, Esq., Denver, CO
Larry Hudson, Esq., Hudson Government Affairs, Denver, CO
Trey Rogers, Esq., Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP, Denver, CO
Michael Valdez, Director of Legislative Relations, Colorado and Denver Bar Associations, Denver, CO
Agenda:
8:30 – 9:00 am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 9:25 am
Overview of State Legislative Process
Presented by:
Thomas G. Hill, Esq., Denver, CO
9:25 – 10:15 am
When/Why/How Your Firm Should Consider Hiring a Lobbyist
Presented by:
Renny Fagan, Colorado Nonprofit Association, Denver, CO, and
Scott Hutchings, Waste Management, Greenwood Village, CO
10:15 – 11:05 am
Lawyer/Lobbyist Panel Discussion
Presented by:
Larry Hudson, Esq., Hudson Government Affairs, Denver, CO;
Peggy O'Keefe, Esq., Clear Strategies, LLC, Denver, CO; and
Geoff Wilson, Esq., The Colorado Municipal League, Denver, CO
11:05 – 11:15
Networking Break
11:15 – 11:45 am
Lawyers and the Executive Branch
Presented by:
Trey Rogers, Esq., Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP, Denver, CO, and
Jon Anderson, Esq., Holland & Hart LLP, Denver, CO
11:45 am – 12:15 pm
Lobbying Local Government
Presented by:
Cole Finnegan, Esq., Hogan Lovells US LLP, Denver, CO
12:15 – 12:25 pm
Break (Box lunch pick-up)
12:25 – 1:45 pm
Lunch Panel with Lawyer Legislators
Presented by:
State Representative Bob Gardner, Esq., Law Office of Robert S. Gardner, Colorado Springs, CO;
State Representative Claire Levy, Esq., Boulder, CO;
State Senator Shawn Mitchell, Esq., Broomfield, CO, and
State Senator Pat Steadman, Esq., Denver, CO
1:45 –1:55 pm
Networking/Refreshment Break
1:55 – 2:45 pm
Ethics for Legislative Lawyers
Charles E. “Chip” Mortimer, Jr., Esq., Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel, Denver, CO, and
Mike Feeley, Esq., Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Denver, CO
2:45 pm
Adjourn
Program Moderators:
Thomas G. Hill, Esq.
Denver, CO
Larry Hudson, Esq.
Hudson Government Affairs
Denver, CO
Michael Valdez
Director of Legislative Relations
Colorado and Denver Bar Associations
Denver, CO
Faculty:
Jon Anderson, Esq.
Holland & Hart LLP
Denver, CO
Renny Fagan
Colorado Nonprofit Association
Denver, CO
Mike Feeley, Esq.
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Denver, CO
Cole Finegan, Esq.
Hogan Lovells US LLP
Denver, CO
State Representative Bob Gardner, Esq.
Law Office of Robert S. Gardner
Colorado Springs, CO
Thomas G. Hill, Esq.
Denver, CO
Larry Hudson, Esq.
Hudson Government Affairs
Denver, CO
Scott Hutchings
Waste Management
Greenwood Village, CO
State Representative Claire Levy, Esq.
Boulder, CO
State Senator Shawn Mitchell, Esq.
Broomfield, CO
Charles E. "Chip" Mortimer, Jr., Esq.
Colorado Supreme Court Office Of Attorney Regulation Counsel
Denver, CO
Peggi O'Keefe, Esq.
Clear Strategies, LLC
Denver, CO
Trey Rogers, Esq.
Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP
Denver, CO
State Senator Pat Steadman, Esq.
Denver, CO
Geoff Wilson, Esq.
The Colorado Municipal League
Denver, CO
Video Replays: December 16, 2011
Denver: CLE Classroom, 1900 Grand Street, Suite 300
Grand Junction: 1250 East Sherwood Drive
Colorado Springs: 421 South Tejon Street, Suite 100
Location Information
CLECI Large Classroom
1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $199.00 |
| CBA | $169.00 |
| Non Member | $149.00 |
| New Lawyer | $129.00 |
- General Credits: 6.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.00
- EDI Credits:
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