Important Dates


Sept. 2  Office closed for Labor Day

Sept. 6  Attorney Regulation Advisory Committee meets

Sept. 21  "For This We Stand," a joint law school orientation

Oct. 10  July bar exam results posted 

Nov. 4  Swearing-in ceremony



CLEs


Aug. 15-17  Hanging Your Shingle 
 
Aug. 16-17  ABA UPL School at DU Law

Sept. 6  Practice Monitor Class

Oct. 11  Trust Account School

Oct. 28  Practicing with Professionalism

Oct. 29  Practicing with Professionalism


New Digs, New Team
The Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel moved into its new space in the Ralph L. Carr Judicial Center as new leadership took the reins.

Muse Before You Ruse
A prosecutor's "undercover" work on Facebook got him fired this summer. What ethical issues should you watch out for when using social media as an investigative tool?

Life, Love, and the Practice of Law
Which way is your scale tipping? Toward stress or relaxation? Work or play? The Colorado Lawyer Assistance Program can help you build a happier, healthier, more balanced life.

Reminder!
Attorneys who have a CLE compliance period ending in 2013 must complete all courses by Dec. 31. Verify your compliance period, transcript and credit info here.


We Need Your Help
An upcoming email survey to attorneys seeks input on how the CLE requirements can better help their law practice needs.

Speaking of the New Building
Check out the new learning center in the courthouse where interactive exhibits allow you (or your kids) to weigh evidence, decide cases and learn about the rule of law.

New Chiefs in Town
The Colorado Supreme Court and Colorado Court of Appeals recently named new head judges.

You've Got a Friend
Whether starting out in a law firm or hanging a shingle, new lawyers can benefit from the guidance of experienced practitioners. The new Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program is now accepting applications.

"For This We Stand" Enters Second Year
More than 450 first-year law students will participate in the orientation event aimed at promoting professionalism.

Client Protection Fund Approves $63,000 in Claims Last Quarter
With the board's action, it has now dispersed more than $5.2 million since 1999.