Lawyering for the Rule of Law: Part 2 - A Deeper Look - Webinar
Are you looking for ways to engage in meaningful, ethical, and impactful advocacy? The two-part program offers practical entry points into urgent areas of legal need while emphasizing self-care and professional responsibility.
Brought to you by the CBA Rule of Law Taskforce & DBA Public Policy Committee, this program will prepare you to get on the frontlines where you are needed most.
Part 2: June 16, 2026
Building on the foundations of Part 1, this program takes a deeper look at the constitutional and legal frameworks shaping today's most urgent advocacy challenges.
- Examine recent federal and Colorado law developments affecting available remedies
- Explore the constitutional limits on federal enforcement activity and the evolving tension between federal authority and local cooperation
- Engage with the First Amendment's role in protecting dissent and democratic participation in an era of heightened polarization
Together, these sessions offer both the legal grounding and practical perspective attorneys need to advocate effectively and responsibly on the frontlines of civil rights and rule of law work.
Did you miss Lawyering for the Rule of Law: Part 1?
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IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE HAS ITS PERKS
Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc. (CBA-CLE) values you and your participation in the Colorado legal community. The pandemic taught us that community building comes more naturally in person than it ever could via Zoom. Attending CBA-CLE events in person is a great way to network and meet new colleagues.
To encourage community building through in-person attendance, CBA-CLE will be holding a drawing at every live program held in the CLE Classroom, available only to in-person attendees. The winner will receive a CLE Elite Pass for 1 year (a value of $1,295 for members/$1,695 for non-members) simply by attending live.
CLE CREDITS: This program has been submitted for 4 General CLE Credits
The program is accredited in Colorado. CBA-CLE staff can provide a Uniform Certificate of Attendance, and it is the attendee's responsibility to complete the accreditation outside of Colorado.
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Home studies will be available 2-3 weeks following the live program.
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11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Registration
12:15 – 12:20 pm
Welcome Remarks
12:20 – 1:10 pm
Remedies in 2026: Federal and Colorado Law Developments
Certain rights are afforded to citizens of Colorado and the United States. Certain rights are afforded to those seeking asylum and a path to citizenship in the United States. When those rights are violated, what recourse do individuals have? This session will explore and review legal and equitable remedies available to aggrieved individuals and recent developments in federal and state law.
Presented by Catherine A. Chan, Esq., Chan Law Firm, P.C.
1:10 – 2:25 pm
Whose Rules? Constitutional Limits on Federal Enforcement and Local Cooperation
As federal immigration agents, National Guard personnel, and other federal authorities play an increasingly visible role in local communities, lawyers and judges alike are confronting renewed questions about accountability, constitutional limits, and the balance of federal and local power. Are federal agents subject to the same Fourth Amendment constraints as local police? What legal standards govern investigatory stops, arrests, detention, and use of force? And when local law enforcement assists in federal enforcement efforts, what authority—and what limits—apply?
This timely discussion will examine the constitutional and statutory framework governing federal enforcement activity, with particular attention to immigration enforcement, federalism, and the evolving relationship between federal and local authorities.
Featuring Professor P. (Deep) Gulasekaram, Provost Professor of Law & Director, Byron R. White Center for Study of American Constitutional Law, University of Colorado Law School
Moderated by The Honorable S. Kato Crews, District of Colorado, U.S. District Court
2:25– 2:40 pm
Afternoon Break
2:40 – 3:55 pm
Dissent, Democracy, and the Rule of Law: The First Amendment in an Era of Polarization
The rule of law depends not only on courts and constitutions, but also on the ability of individuals to engage in dissent, challenge authority, and participate in public life. This program examines the First Amendment's protections for speech, protest, and petition, the expansion of surveillance and enforcement tools, and the legal safeguards designed to prevent abuses of governmental power. Through historical context and contemporary examples, panelists will explore the relationship between constitutional rights, democratic resilience, and the lawyer's role in safeguarding both. This session will include a historical primer presented by Dr. Annie Martínez followed by a facilitated discussion with prominent attorney Andy McNulty.
Presented by Annie Martínez, Esq., Ph.D, Colorado Center on Law & Policy, and Andy McNulty, Esq., Newman | McNulty.
3:55 – 4:00 pm
Closing Remarks
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Networking Happy Hour
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $299.00 |
| CBA Member | $219.00 |
| LLP/Paralegal/Legal Support Staff | $109.50 |
| New Attorney/CLE ELITE Pass Holder | $0.00 |
| Student Currently Enrolled in Law School | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 4.00
- Ethics Credits:
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