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CJI Holds Successful CLE on February 26

Judge Jon Olafson teaches attendees at the CJI Straight Talk With Judges CLE class.

March 3, 2025 — CJI's recent Straight Talk with Judges CLE, held February 26 at Holland & Hart in downtown Denver, featured discussions with Colorado judges on racial injustice, practical trial strategies, and ways attorneys can recognize and address personal biases in the courtroom. 

The event drew over 50 local attorneys and was covered by several media outlets as noted below.

  • Article in Law Week Colorado, "Straight Talk with Judges CJI Event Focuses on Racial Injustice, Trial Tips for Attorneys, Remedies for Personal Biases for Attorneys," click here.
  • Article in Colorado Politics, "'Pink elephants,' gum and bias: Colorado judges discuss courtroom conduct with lawyers," click here.
  • Article in Law360, "Colorado Justice Warns Attorneys Not To Dodge Tough Questions," click here.

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