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Straight Talk With Judges CLE

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
5:00 pm8:00 pm
Holland & Hart LLP
555 17th Street, Suite 3200
Denver, CO 80202
US
Note: Online registration will close February 25 at 12:00pm.
Justice Monica Marquez and Justice Melissa Hart speaking at a CJI legal education class

CJI's Straight Talk With Judges CLE is back with a chance for Colorado attorneys to discuss today's issues with Colorado judges. Small class sizes enable one-on-one discussion and detailed questions.

Order of Events:

5:00-6:00pm -- Networking & Welcome
6:00-8:00pm -- CLE Presentations

Presentations & Speakers:

* "Practical Tools Legal Professionals Can Use to De-Bias Their Practice," with Judge Jon Olafson, Denver District Court

* "Beat the Drum for Justice: How the History of Racial Injustice and 19th Century Supreme Court Cases Shaped Racial Issues in the 21st Century," with Judge Christopher Cross, 18th Judicial District (ret.)

* "Top Ten Things Attorneys Should Do (and Not Do) During Trial/Oral Arguments," with Justice Maria Berkenkotter, Colorado Supreme Court, and Judge J. Eric Elliff, Denver District Court

CLE Credits:
Awarded 2 General Credits including 1.60 EDI Credits

Registration Fees:
* CJI members: $100
* Non-members: $125

NOTE: Website registration closes Tuesday February 25 at 12:00pm.