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Ready to level up your litigation game?
Join us for the 8th Annual Litigators’ Summit—a powerhouse day of strategies, skills, and insider insights from top litigators, judges, and experts.
From navigating today’s politicized legal climate to mastering AI in your practice, you’ll leave with practical tools you can use immediately—plus ethics, professionalism, and EDI credits for your compliance period.
Don’t miss:
• Cutting-edge sessions on AI, ethics, and access to justice
• Targeted breakout topics to match your practice needs
• Wellness and resilience tools for long-term success
• A full day of networking with peers and leaders in litigation
Reserve your seat now—spaces fill quickly for this annual must-attend event.
Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend, please notify CBA-CLE by November 7, 2025. We will gladly refund your tuition in full or apply your tuition to the webinar or home study. Cancellations after November 7 will be refunded less a $50 cancellation fee.
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 – 9:10 am
Welcome Remarks
Extended by Chris Mills, Esq., Jones & Keller, P.C., and Susie McNulty, Esq., CBA-CLE
9:10 – 10:00 am
Enforcement, Ethics, and the Erosion of the Rule of Law: Litigating in a Politicized Landscape
Presented by Henry Baskerville, Esq., Fox Rothschild LLP, and Cara Thornton, Esq., Buchalter PC
Submitted for 1.0 Ethics Credit
10:00 – 10:50 am
Unveiling the Mysteries of the Administrative Courts
Presented by Karen Safran, Esq., Colorado Dept. of Law, and Irina Grohne, Esq., Colorado Dept. of Law
10:50 – 11:05 am
Morning Break – Transition to Breakouts
11:05 – 11:55 am
Breakout Session (A) – A Brave New World: AI Enters the Field of Mediation and Arbitration
Presented by The Honorable Elizabeth Weishaupl (Ret.), JAMS
Submitted for 0.2 Ethics Credit
Breakout Session (B) – How to Read the Vital Intel of Body Language and Tone
Presented by Melinda Fouts, Ph.D., Success Starts with You
11:55 am – 12:05 pm
Return to East Classroom and Collect Boxed Lunch (included in your tuition)
CBA-CLE can provide vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options if attendees note their dietary needs during registration.
12:05 – 12:35 pm
Q&A with Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS)
Featuring Lidiana Rios, Esq., Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, PC
12:35 – 12:55 pm
Break
12:55 – 1:45 pm
Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice: The Rapidly Evolving Standard of Care and Associated Risks, Rewards, and Ethics Best Practices
Presented by Nancy Cohen, Esq., Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, PC, William (Bill) Taylor, Esq., iDiscovery Solutions, and Julie Walker, Esq., Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, PC
Submitted for 1.0 Ethics Credit
1:45 – 2:35 pm
Litigator’s Role in Access to Justice for Peers and Individuals with Disabilities
Presented by The Honorable Anita Shutte, Second Judicial District of Colorado, Meredith Quinlivan, Esq., Goodspeed Merrill, River Sedaka, Esq., Office of the Colorado State Public Defender, David Seserman, Esq., Seserman Law LLC, and Abigail Willis, J.D. Candidate, University of Denver Sturm College of Law
2:35 – 2:50 pm
Afternoon Break – Transition to Breakouts
2:50 – 3:40 pm
Breakout Session (C) – Mediation and Arbitration: Beyond the Basics
Presented by The Honorable Robert (Bob) McGahey (Ret.), JAMS, The Honorable John Madden, IV (Ret.), JAMS, and Kris Zumalt, Esq., JAMS
Submitted for 0.1 Ethics Credit
Breakout Session (D) – Top 10 Appellate Cases Most Applicable to Litigators (CO & Federal)
Presented by Sharlene Aitken, Esq., Aitken Law, LLC, John Crisham, Esq., Crisham & Holman LLC, and Paige Mackey Murray, Esq., Paige Mackey Murray LLC
3:40 – 3:45 pm
Return to East Classroom
3:45 – 4:35 pm
Pause, Don’t Burn Out: Everyday Wellness for Litigators Who Love to Advocate
Presented by Jamie Paine, Esq., Thrive Family Law LLC
Submitted for 0.8 Professionalism Credit and 0.2 EDI Credit
4:35 – 4:40 pm
Closing Remarks and Adjourn
Extended by Chris Mills, Esq., Jones & Keller, P.C., and Susie McNulty, Esq., CBA-CLE
4:40 – 6:00 pm
Networking Reception
- CLE Pass Price *FREE! - exclusions may apply
- Standard Price $529.00 USD
- Member Price $399.00 USD
- General Credits 8.00
- Ethics Credits 3.10
- EDI Credits 1.00