Law Week Lookahead: April 2023

This month, connect with the Colorado bar through CLEs, conferences, happy hours and dinners. 

The Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System hosts its annual awards banquets plus the Colorado Women’s Bar Association hosts luncheons recognizing state judges and working mothers. 


Or, learn something new this month. Join the University of Colorado Law School or the University of Denver Sturm College of Law for conferences exploring race, executive power and more. CLEs this month will cover a wide range of topics including virtual law offices, employment law updates, family law and more. 

Events may change. Check with organizers for the most current information about an event.

We update our calendar on a rolling basis — check out Law Week’s events calendar for the most up-to-date listings. Have an event to announce or include in our calendar? Let us know.

Social Events & Networking 

April 6 | 12:15-1:15 p.m.

Mentorship vs. Sponsorship: Why Both Are Important. Hosted by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, virtual. 

April 6 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. 

CWBA Blog Book Club Discussion: ‘The Confidence Code’ by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman. Hosted by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, virtual. 

April 7 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. 

On What Grounds? A Virtual Leadership Café. Hosted by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, virtual. 

April 11 | 6-8 p.m. 

CHBA ProBono Committee Mixer at Mi Casa Resource Center. Free. Hosted by the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association at Mi Casa Resource Center, 345 South Grove St., Denver. 

April 13 | 5-7 p.m. 

Service Project: Kynd Kits to Support a New Parent. Free. Hosted by CBA’s Health Law Section at Polsinelli, 1401 Lawrence St., Denver. 

April 14 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 

CWBA 11th Annual Moms Luncheon. $25-45. Hosted by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association at Denver Chophouse & Brewery, 1735 19th St., Denver. 

April 18 | 5-7 p.m. 

Sports and Entertainment Section Networking. Free. Hosted by CBA’s Sports and Entertainment Section at Improper City, 3201 Walnut St., Denver. 

April 18 | 5:45-7:15 p.m. 

Silicon Flatirons Presents the Startup Variety Show. Free-$10. Hosted by Silicon Flatirons at Wolf Law Building, 2450 Kittredge Loop Drive, Boulder. 

April 19 | 6-7 p.m. 

Wash Park Walk and Talk. Free. Hosted by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association at Washington Park, S. Downing St. and E. Louisiana Ave., Denver. 

April 20 | 6-9 p.m. 

IAALS’ 15th Annual Rebuilding Justice Award Dinner. $150. Hosted by the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at The Cable Center, 2000 Buchtel Blvd. S., Denver. 

April 22 | 8-11 a.m. 

Spring Stroll & Spring. $5-35. Hosted by the Arapahoe County Bar Association, Metro Volunteer Lawyers, Sam Cary Bar Association, Colorado LGBT Bar Association and Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado at Westlands Park, 5701 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village. 

April 24 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. 

Military and Veteran Affairs Section Reception and Volunteer Recognition. Free. Hosted by CBA Military and Veterans Affairs Section at Cheyenne Mountain Resort, 3225 Broadmoor Valley Road, Colorado Springs. 

April 25 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. 

CWBA Annual Judicial Reception. $25-35. Hosted by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association at Davis, Graham & Stubbs, 1550 17th St., Denver. 

April 25 | 6-8 p.m. 

Dress for Success: Know Your Employment Rights Workshops. Hosted by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, CBA’s Labor & Employment Section and the Colorado Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Association at Dress for Success, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. 

April 27 | Noon-1 p.m. 

CWBA New Members Power Lunch. Free. Hosted by the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, virtual. 

April 27 | 5-8 p.m. 

DBA YLD Jeffersonian Dinner. $15-20. Hosted by DBA’s Young Lawyers Division at Maggiano’s Little Italy, 500 16th St., Denver. 

April 27 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. 

Government Counsel Section Happy Hour. Free. Hosted by CBA’s Government Counsel Section, Lone Tree Brewing, 8200 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree. 

Lectures 

April 4 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. 

65th Annual John R. Coen Lecture: Let’s Talk About Race, featuring Verna Williams, CEO of Equal Justice Works – Hybrid. Free. Hosted by the University of Colorado Law School virtually and in-person at Wolf Law Building, 2450 Kittredge Loop Drive, Boulder. 

April 14 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Jesse Wilson Witness Preparation Seminar. $550. Hosted by the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association at Ogborn Mihm LLP, 1700 Lincoln St., Denver. 

April 14 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and April 15 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Denver Law Review Symposia: 50 Years of Executive Power, Illicit Speech and the Legal Profession. Free. Hosted by the University of Denver Law Review at the Frank H. Ricketson Law Building, 2255 E. Evans Ave., Denver. 

April 14 | 4-6 p.m. 

100 Years of the Denver Law Review Centennial Celebration. Free. Hosted by the University of Denver Law Review at the Frank H. Ricketson Law Building, 2255 E. Evans Ave., Denver. 

April 15 | Noon-1 p.m. 

Understanding Colorado’s Judicial Appointment Process. Free. Hosted by the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado, virtual. 

April 20 | Noon-1 p.m. 

On Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity: From East West Street to the Rohingya and Ukraine. Free. Hosted by the University of Colorado Law School at Wolf Law Building, 2450 Kittredge Loop Drive, Boulder. 

April 20 | 5-8 p.m. 

International Criminal Justice and the Illegal Use of Force. Free. Hosted by the University of Denver Sturm College of Law at the Frank H. Ricketson Law Building, 2255 E. Evans Ave., Denver. 

CLEs 

April 3 | 2-4:30 p.m. 

Roadways to the Bench: Who Me? A Bankruptcy or Magistrate Judge? Free. 3 general CLE credits. Hosted by the Faculty of Federal Advocates at the Alfred A. Arraj U.S. Courthouse, 901 19th St., Denver. 

April 4 | 8-9 a.m. 

M&A Breakfast Series: Buying Real Estate in a Business Acquisition. $25.70-75. 1 general CLE credit. Hosted by CBA CLE, virtual. 

April 4 | 11 a.m.-noon 

Diligence in Business Transactions. $49-89. 1 general CLE credit. Hosted by CBA CLE, virtual. 

April 4 | Noon-1 p.m. 

Don’t Skip Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax: Practical Pointers on GST Tax Planning. $27.50-75. 1 general CLE credit. Hosted by CBA CLE, virtual. 

April 11 | 7:30-8:30 a.m. 

How to Effectively Utilize Various Professionals in Parenting Cases: FL YLD Breakfast. $27.50-75. 1 general CLE credit. Hosted by CBA CLE, virtual. 

April 12 | Noon-1:15 p.m. 

Objection! Foundation! The Nuts and Bolts of Introducing Your Exhibits and Demonstratives at Trial. $35-75. 2 general CLE credits. Hosted by the Faculty of Federal Advocates at the Alfred A. Arraj U.S. Courthouse, 901 19th St., Denver. 

April 12 | Noon-1 p.m. 

2022 Gift & Estate Tax Update. $10. 1 general CLE credit. Hosted by CBA Taxation Section, virtual. 

April 12 | Noon-1 p.m. 

Lunch & Learning Series. Free-$10. 1 general CLE credit pending. Hosted by CBA’s Family Law Section, virtual. 

April 12 | Noon-1 p.m. 

Working from Home Safely: Cybersecurity & Ethical Considerations – Webinar. $27.50-75. 1 general and 0.3 ethics CLE credits. Hosted by CBA CLE, virtual. 

April 13 | Noon-1 p.m. 

Bringing ‘Wellness’ Back to Earth: Practical Shifts in the Culture of Lawyer Well-Being – Hybrid. Free. 1 general CLE credit. Hosted by CBA CLE virtually and in-person at 1290 Broadway, Denver. 

April 13 | 4-6 p.m. 

Bringing Joy Back to the Workplace! $20-25. 1 general CLE credit pending. Hosted by the  Colorado Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel at Crocs Global Headquarters, 13601 Via Varra, Broomfield. 

April 13-16 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 

ABA Western States Conference: Resources, Renewables & Recreation. $50-90. 10 CLE credits. Hosted by the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division at The Elizabeth Hotel, 111 Chestnut St., Fort Collins. 

April 14 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 

The 2023 Water Law Review Symposium – Hybrid. $35-100. 6 general and 1.2 ethics CLE credits. Hosted by the University of Denver Water Law Review virtually and in-person at Burwell Center, 2190 E. Asbury Ave., Denver. 

April 14 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 

31st Annual Ira C. Rothgerber Jr. Conference – Hybrid. Free. 8 general CLE credits. Hosted by the University of Colorado Law School virtually and in-person at Wolf Law Building, 2450 Kittredge Loop Drive, Boulder. 

April 17 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Practicing with Professionalism. $100-359. 7 general CLE credits. Hosted by CBA CLE, virtual. 

April 19 | 11 a.m.-noon

2023 Wage & Hour Update: New Overtime Rules – Audio Webcast. $49-89. 1 general CLE credit. Hosted by CBA CLE, virtual. 

April 19 | Noon-12:15 p.m. 

Who’s Behind the Curtain? Insights from the Clerks Who Keep the District Court Running. $10-75. 2 general CLE credits. Hosted by the Faculty of Federal Advocates at the Alfred A. Arraj U.S. Courthouse, 901 19th St., Denver. 

April 20 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Family Law Spring Update – Hybrid. $199.50-529. 8 general, 0.3 ethics and 0.2 EDI CLE credits. Hosted by CBA CLE virtually and in-person at 1290 Broadway, Denver. 

April 20 | 12:30-6:30 p.m. 

In-House Counsel Forum (In-Person Only). $45-75. CLE credits pending. Hosted by the  Colorado Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel at Four Seasons Hotel Downtown Denver, 1111 14th St., Denver. 

April 21 | 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

Exploring Generative AI and Law – Hybrid. Free. 4 general and 4 ethics CLE credits. Hosted by Silicon Flatirons virtually and in-person at Wolf Law Building, 2450 Kittredge Loop Drive, Boulder. 

April 21 | 12:15-1:45 p.m. 

Joint CLE With Military & Veterans’ Affairs Section – Family Law and the Military. Free-$10. 2 general CLE credits. Hosted by CBA’s Family Law and Military & Veterans Affairs sections, virtual. 

April 26 | Noon-1 p.m. 

Virtual Law Office – Webinar. $27.50-75. 1 general CLE credit. Hosted by CBA CLE, virtual. 

April 27-28 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 

2023 Employment Law Conference – Hybrid. $49-779. 15 general, 1.6 ethics and 2.2 EDI CLE credits. Hosted by CBA CLE virtually and in-person at 1290 Broadway, Denver. 

April 28 | 11 a.m.-noon

Trust and Estate Planning for Second Marriages. $49-89. 1 general CLE credit. Hosted by CBA CLE, virtual.

CORRECTION NOTE: The original version of this story listed the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association’s annual banquet on April 12. The event is scheduled for Aug. 12.  

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