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Legal Issues: Unions Continue Making Waves Across U.S.

Union issues are continuing to make headlines across the country whether it’s in Hollywood or in Colorado where public defenders unionized in 2022.
Matt Suoja -
Briefs

Gov. Polis Appoints Magistrate Judge Ryan Loewer to the 1st Judicial District Court Bench

Gov. Polis appointed Magistrate Judge Ryan Loewer to the 1st Judicial District Court bench, effective Sept. 1.
Law Week -
Opinion

Why We Unionized the Public Defender

In this opinion piece, Defenders Union of Colorado explains why it unionized and the issues it feels are pervasive for public defenders in the state.
Law Week Contributor -
News

Public Defenders Union Petition Hopes to Allocate Funding Boost to Core Staff

Most recently, DUC circulated a petition with the hope of reducing pay gaps for staff ahead of the office’s legislative budget request.
Clara Geoghegan -
Briefs

Nikhil Ramnaney Named Senior Counsel of the Office for Access to Justice

Director Rachel Rossi of the Office for Access to Justice named Nikhil Ramnaney as senior counsel for the office.
Jess Brovsky-Eaker -
News

Colorado Public Defenders Form Union

The Defenders Union of Colorado hopes to improve burnout and case outcomes at the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender.
Clara Geoghegan -
Briefs

Gov. Polis Appoints William Furse to the 22nd Judicial District Court

Gov. Jared Polis on Aug. 31 appointed William Furse to the 22nd Judicial District Court, effective Jan. 10, 2023.
Jess Brovsky-Eaker -
Briefs

Gov. Polis Appoints Jenny Lopez Filkins to Larimer County Court and Tarryn Johnson to the 15th Judicial District Court

Gov. Polis appointed Jenny Lopez Filkins to Larimer County Court and Tarryn Johnson to the 15th Judicial District Court.
Jess Brovsky-Eaker -
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