By Jessica Volz In an era where even lawyers are reevaluating how they spend their money, the definition of value becomes the conundrum du jour. “I want to reinforce the value in being a member of the Denver Bar Association.…
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Your DBA Membership Is a Portal to Priceless Possibilities: Introducing 2017–18 DBA President Franz Hardy
Posted in DBA YLD News
Celebrate the DBA Young Lawyer of the Year (our very own council member, Robin Hoogerhyde!) — June 20
The DBA Annual Awards Ceremony and Reception is just around the corner — come help us honor our very own council member Robin Hoogerhyde who will be receiving the Young Lawyer of the Year Award on June 20!!!! The awards…
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DBA Member Appreciation Month Kicks Off on Monday!!!
It is because of you, that the Denver Bar Association is currently in its 125th year of serving the Colorado legal community! There are no words that can fully express our appreciation for your continued membership, support and time, so…
Posted in DBA YLD News, Uncategorized
Message from DBA YLD Executive Council Vice Chair
The DBA YLD is seeking new board members for the Executive Council. The Executive Council consists of 11 members who help serve the Denver legal community and its members. Council members identify new strategies to engage the legal community and…
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DBA-YLD Currently Seeking New Board Members for Executive Council
By Klaralee Charlton, DBA-YLD Executive Council The Council consists of 11 members who help serve the Denver legal community and its members. Council members organize networking events, CLE’s and other opportunities for young lawyers. This includes developing new ideas, marketing and…
CBA/DBA Joint Management: 75 Years Later
By Jessica Volz Your bar association is special in many ways. The CBA is one of only two state bars that require members to belong to a local bar association.1 Whereas the CBA promotes local bar associations, other state bars…
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Kids’ Books Always In Need at Denver Warm Welcome Court Childcare Center
By Klaralee Charlton On December 17, the Denver Bar Association Young Lawyers Division hosted its monthly Barrister’s After Hours networking event in collaboration with the CAN Committee. Two large boxes of children’s toys, books, and warm jackets were collected from attendees…
Message From Your Chair Maureen “Mo” Watson
Hello! It is hard to believe it is already September! Before fall gets away from you, please put a DBA YLD event on your calendar. Consider joining us at September’s BAH and Arts and Literature Reception on September 17th—the event…
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CBA YLD Chair Nicole Marie Black—Reestablishing the Bar as a Home for Young Lawyers
By Danaé D. Woody As the 2015–16 Chair of the CBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD or Division), Nicole Marie Black has lofty plans for the Division. Black comes to the leadership position at what she characterizes to be a unique…
Posted in Council Profiles, DBA YLD News
Message From Your Chair Maureen “Mo” Watson
Welcome to our 2015–2016 term. If you are not already receiving the DBA YLD eNewsletter, email Heather Folker to get signed up. This is a monthly notification that you will receive from DBA YLD that will highlight upcoming events, ways…
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Message From Your Chair Elisabeth Mankamyer
I hope that this newsletter finds all of you well. If you’re like me, you are looking at the calendar in shock that we are days away from 2015! The holidays can become a very hectic time as we try…
Posted in Community, DBA YLD News
DBA Fosters Involvement Through Its 15 by 15 Initiative—One Young Lawyer’s Experience
by Andrew Herre Several months ago, I received an email from the Denver Bar Association seeking volunteers to discuss retention rates for younger attorneys. This group, later named the 15×15 Task Force, was put together to John Vaught, the DBA…
Take Our Short Two Question Survey and Help Us Help You!
The DBA Young Lawyers Division Council is looking for practice areas that you would like to learn more about for upcoming Practice Area Previews. For more information about this program, check out an article about the inaugural event in The…
DBA YLD Upcoming Events and Programs
Join the DBA YLD for the following September events.
Message from the DBA Young Lawyers Division Chair Elisabeth Mankamyer
It is my pleasure to serve as Chair of the Denver Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, one of the largest and most active YLDs in Colorado. As a DBA YLD member, you will receive periodic announcements about upcoming events, happenings…
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Join the YLD Council—Applications Due Friday, April 25
The DBA YLD is currently seeking new board members for the Executive Council. The Council consists of 11 members who help serve the Denver legal community and its members.
Special Announcement Regarding Proposed Changes to the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program
The Obama Administration’s proposed FY2015 budget includes some changes to student loan programs and public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) programs that may concern law students and young lawyers.
Council Spotlight: Beth Mankamyer
Meet your Denver Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Division Executive Council Beth Mankamyer (Chair Elect) is an associate attorney at Benjamin, Bain, Howard & Cohen, LLC. She practices in real estate transactions and corporate law, with a focus on real estate sales…
Posted in Council Profiles, DBA YLD News
DBA-YLD, The Legal Center, and the Colfax Marathon!
Come join us and The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People at the Colfax Marathon! Form your own Marathon Relay team or join one of ours.
Posted in Community, DBA YLD News
Council Spotlight: Jessica Black Livingston
Meet your Denver Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Division Executive Council Jessica Black Livingston is an associate at Hogan Lovells, where her practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, white collar and fraud investigations, and False Claims Act litigation. Jessica spent a year…
