Young Lawyer Conference 2009: I'm a Lawyer...Now What?
November 2009
Young Lawyer Conference 2009: I'm a Lawyer... Now What?
This program is also available via webcast! To register for the WEBCAST please use the following link: http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=YLD111810W
Program Highlights
What You Will Learn:
Becoming an attorney is just the beginning. This program prepares you for what's next:
- What are firms looking for in an associate?
- What is expected of you as a professional?
- How can you make sure you never get a call from Attorney Regulation?
- What trial tactics should you know about before you ever step into court?
- How can you write effectively to get results for your client?
- What should you do (and avoid) when addressing the courts?
Don't Miss This Invaluable Networking Opportunity!
When you arrive at the conference, look around. You'll be surrounded by the future of Colorado's legal community. We understand how important this is so we build in networking breaks throughout the day to let you start building the relationships that are vital to a successful legal career. You'll also get a free pass to a post-conference networking event, which includes a screening of Class Action, an ethics presentation by DBA President John Baker, refreshments and more networking!
Program Description
In this economy, it's more important than ever to be able to hit the ground running. Law school prepares you to think like a lawyer, but it doesn't always prepare you to actually be a lawyer.
If you're a young lawyer or a recent grad, you're probably just beginning to learn there's a lot you don't know… yet.
This conference will get you on the right track and allow you to provide your clients with the best service you can, whether you're navigating your new role as an associate, tackling your first trial, or filing your first brief.
Agenda
9:00 AM
Registration
9:30 AM
Think Like A Lawyer, Not An Associate Tips On Taking Your Practice To The Next Level
Jason M. Lynch, Esq.
Reilly Pozner, Denver
10:20 AM
Evidence and Trial Tactics
The Honorable Nancy E. Rice
Colorado Supreme Court, Denver
11:10 AM
Networking Break
11:30 AM
Common Ethical Missteps and Mistakes that Could Result in a Trip to Attorney Regulation
John Gleason, Esq.
Colorado Supreme Court OARC, Denver
12:20 PM
Lunch Break (On Your Own)
1:50 PM
Legal Writing: Clarity and Effective Communication
Professor Tanya Bartholomew
University of Denver, Sturm College of Law
2:40 PM
Networking Break
3:00 PM
Panel - Lessons Learned from Former Judicial Clerks: Addressing the Courts
Matthew Linton, Esq.
Kennedy, Childs & Fogg, Denver
Former clerk to Chief Justice Mary J. Mullarkey, Colorado Supreme Court
Matt Spengler, Esq.
Hale-Friesen, Denver
Former clerk to Justice Gregory Hobbs, Colorado Supreme Court and Judge Susan G. Braden, U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Laura M. Sturges, Esq.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, Denver
Former clerk to Judge Phillip S. Figa, U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Colorado
Ruth N. Mackey, Esq.
Gordon & Rees, Denver
Former clerk to Justice Alex J. Martinez, Colorado Supreme Court
Christopher O. Murray, Esq.
Hogan & Hartson, Denver
Former clerk to Judge Timothy M. Tymkovich, U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit
4:15 PM
Conducting Yourself as a Professional: Out of the Tower and Onto the Street
Leslie Hilton
SuccessPartner, Denver
5:05 PM
Adjourn
Free with registration! Join us for Movie Night, which includes:
- A screening of Class Action
- An ethics presentation by John Baker, Denver Bar Association President
- Networking
- Refreshments
Video Replays: December 17, 2009
Denver: CLE Classroom, 1900 Grant 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 | $279.00 |
| Non Member | $179.00 |
| CBA | $95.00 |
| Student | $45.00 |
- General Credits: 6.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.00
- EDI Credits:
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