7th Annual Colorado Litigators' Summit - In-Person
Be more effective in your litigation and trial practice. Leading litigators in the community, as well as the Chief Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court, will share their wisdom and expertise in this wide-reaching program, which will feature sessions on artificial intelligence, corporate veil piercing, Rule 30(b)(6), jury selection, and more. Plus, secure ethics and EDI credits for the current compliance period.
Home studies will be available 2-3 weeks following the live program.
CBA-CLE is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and employment. To request an accommodation please contact [email protected] at least 14 business days in advance.
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.
8:30 – 9:00 am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 9:05 am
Welcome Remarks
Extended by Chris Mills, Esq., Jones & Keller, P.C., and Susie McNulty, Esq., CBA-CLE
9:05 – 9:55 am
Putting the “AI” into LitigAtIon: Effective and Ethical Integration into Daily Practice for Litigators
Presented by Elizabeth Horton, Esq., Fennemore Craig, P.C., and Amy Jones, Esq., Fennemore Craig, P.C.
Submitted for .4 Ethics Credit
9:55 – 10:45 am
Tips for Strategic Representation in Mediation and Arbitration
Presented by Stacy Guillon, Esq., Decisioncraft, The Honorable Rebecca Kourlis (Ret.), Decisioncraft, and James (Jim) Lyons, Esq., Decisioncraft
10:45 – 11:00 am
Morning Break
11:00 – 11:50 am
Breakout Session (A) – Corporate Veil Piercing in Colorado: Uses, Limitations, and Litigation Considerations for Plaintiffs and Defendants
Presented by Chris Bryan, Esq., Garfield & Hecht, and Hunter Ross, Esq., Garfield & Hecht
Submitted for .2 Ethics Credit
Breakout Session (B) – Damaged in Transit: Protecting Yourself and Your Client When Taking Over a Case
Presented by Kevin Homiak, Esq., Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP, and Chris Montville, Esq., Haddon, Morgan and Foreman, P.C.
Submitted for 1.0 Ethics Credit
11:50 am – 12:00 pm
Collect Boxed Lunch and Return to East Classroom
(lunch included in your tuition)
12:00 – 12:30 pm
Q&A with Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Monica Márquez
Featuring The Honorable Monica Márquez, Colorado Supreme Court, and Chris Mills, Esq., Jones & Keller, P.C.
12:30 – 12:50 pm
Break
12:50 – 1:40 pm
Understanding Pronoun Usage in the Legal Field
Presented by Blaire Bayliss, Esq., Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP, and LaMar Jost, Esq., Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP
Submitted for 1.0 EDI Credit
1:40 – 2:30 pm
Impacting Your Case with Electronically Stored Information
Presented by Jersey Green, Esq., Preeo Silverman Green & Egle, P.C., and Chris Mammarella, EnCE, ArcherHall
2:30 – 2:45 pm
Afternoon Break
2:45 – 3:35 pm
Breakout Session (C) – The Organization Speaks: The Scope of Civil Rule 30(b)(6), Recent Amendments to the Rule, and Considerations for Practitioners
Presented by Franz Hardy, Esq., Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP, Abigail Kregor, Esq., Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP, and Forrest Plesko, Esq., Xcel Energy
Breakout Session (D) – Jury Selection – What to Think About Before You Even Step Foot in the Courtroom
Presented by Emily Warren, Esq., The W Law
3:35 – 3:40 pm
Return to East Classroom
3:40 – 4:30 pm
Winning Trial Cases with an Eye on Appeal
Presented by Katayoun (Katy) Donnelly, Esq., Azizpour Donnelly LLC
4:30 – 4:35 pm
Closing Remarks and Adjourn
Extended by Chris Mills, Esq., Jones & Keller, P.C., and Susie McNulty, Esq., CBA-CLE
4:35 – 6:00 pm
Networking Reception
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $529.00 |
| CBA Member | $399.00 |
| CBA Litigation Law Section Member | $319.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $199.50 |
| Paralegal/Support Staff | $199.50 |
| Active Military | $199.50 |
| Public Service/Government | $199.50 |
| CLEACCESSPASS - ELITE Pass Holder | $49.00 |
| Student Currently Enrolled in Law School | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 8.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.40
- EDI Credits: 1.00
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