January 2-6, 2019

 

 

10. 36 Years of outstanding CLE in a world class destination

9. Learning from some of the best practitioners from around the country

8. More than 15 CLE credits in one place at one program

7. An efficient, cost effective option for attorneys licensed to practice in more than one state to acquire CLE that qualifies for credit in more than one state in only 5 days

6. Great for firm team building

5. Awesome powder and the largest ski area in the four Aspen Snowmass Mountains

4. Discount lodging and lift tickets

3. Networking with lawyers from throughout the U.S. (and internationally)

2. Mountain Cuisine - from bistros and brasseries to hotels and shacks

1. YOU EARNED IT! Reward yourself and start the year off right!

 

- Top-notch speakers - among the best lawyers in the country

- Cutting-edge topics

- Opportunities for open discussions

- Outstanding resort location

 

- Bankruptcy

- Business and Tax Law Strategic Planning

- Civil Litigation

- Employee Benefits

- Environmental Law, Land Use, Energy and Litigation

- Family

- Health

- Intellectual Property

- Labor & Employment

PLUS, law practice management session options are back again this year!

 

- All presentations are live, and feature some of the best lawyers, judges and experts from throughout the country. Our early morning and late afternoon schedule provides 16 - 19 hours of continuing legal education credit per program while at the same time allowing you ample time to enjoy Snowmass and Aspen.

- Network with Other Lawyers

- Breakfast and après ski are more than just meals. They provide you an opportunity to meet and network with outstanding lawyers from across the country. Make new contacts and new friends!

- Savings!

 

***We expect to bring over 500 participants to Snowmass, including lawyers, spouses, children and guests. The result is a significant savings for you on rooms, transportation, ski lift tickets, equipment rentals, and more.

 

 

The Law Education Institute was established in 1980 by Attorneys James J. Podell and Peggy L. Podell for the purpose of presenting outstanding continuing legal education programs. Long active in Bar activities, Jim and Peggy developed the National CLE Conference® into one of the preeminent programs in the country.

 

Their insistence on high quality speakers and programming has resulted in ABA sections and other associations and firms co-sponsoring the programs. It is in the memory of Jim Podell that Colorado Bar Association CLE continues the tradition of this Conference.

 

Snowmass Village, Colorado, is a former ranching community turned destination resort. This quaint village nestled in the Brush Creek valley features an astounding array of recreation opportunities for a town of such modest size. Snowmass ski area is the largest of the four Aspen Snowmass mountains, bigger than the other three mountains combined! Snowmass is characterized by abundant ski-in/ski-out accommodations, a wide range of lodging properties, ranging from budget to full service deluxe hotels to luxury condominiums or townhouses, extensive and well-maintained trails, and a dedication to the leisure lifestyle realized in the service provided to the guest and the style of life maintained by the locals.

 

On the mountain, the $7 million Sheer Bliss Lift provides a quicker and more comfortable ride, the six-passenger, 9.5 minute Village Express Lift takes you from the bottom of Fanny Hill to the top of Sam's Knob, cutting total riding time in half and eliminating waiting in two additional lift lines to access the same terrain, and the Sky Cab (Mall Connector) provides a fast and fun aerial link between the existing Snowmass Village Mall and new base village.

 

For all your options for hotel accommodations and transportation, please go to the National CLE Conference website:  http://nationalcleconference.com

 

“… Great event; have been coming for years, looking forward to the 2019 Conference.”

“… Excellent speakers and topics.”

“… First Time Attendee. Excellent Program. Great Schedule. Great Venue. Great Program!”

“… The conference brings together the best speakers and industry leaders from across the nation in a variety of fields. I walked away with both valuable insights from my colleagues as well as numerous new professional contacts...”

“… This is the best CLE available. Thanks for doing such a great job with this conference.”

“… The interactive component is fantastic.  Love the amount of experience the speakers bring to this conference.”

“… Good overall subject matter; timely topics ... plus skiing!!”

“… The sole speaker at the “Ethics at the Movies” session on Tuesday, Larry Cohen of the Cohen Law Firm, was our favorite. Cohen spent the entire hour- and- a-quarter wandering around the packed room, throwing out wrapped-up DVDs to delegates, replying to off-the-cuff questions about ethics, and bringing more laughter per minute than any legal-focused session in recent memory … "

 

 

Colorado Bar Association CLE would like to thank the following organizations, to date, for their generous support of the National CLE Conference®! Their help in making this Conference a success through the years is very much appreciated.

 

How to MANAGE a Small Law Firm

 

Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP

 

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

 

ABA Section of Alternative Dispute Resolution

ABA Section of Family Law  

ABA General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division

ABA Section of Health Law

ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law

ABA Section of Taxation

ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section

International Trademark Association

Nebraska State Bar Association

State Bar of Wisconsin