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Colorado Secretary of State on Citizens United: Interrogatories, Legislation and Litigation

February 3, 2010

Yesterday, we hosted a panel on the impact of the recent Supreme Court campaign finance case, Citizens United v. FEC, and Colorado Secretary of State Bernie Buescher stopped in to discuss several issues the case raises in Colorado.

The full panel discussion can be pre-ordered now for MP3 download or video on demand.
Law Week’s coverage available here.

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Bar Association’s Bankruptcy Class Highlighted on 9News

December 15, 2009

9News stopped in at a recent CBA/DBA bankruptcy clinic to talk with the attorney volunteers, including Jim Aab, and students who have come to learn how to file for bankruptcy.

According to 9News:
Court workers estimate Colorado could reach 29,000 bankruptcy filings in 2009. In 2008, just fewer than 21,000 Coloradans filed for bankruptcy.
The Clinic is held [...]

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DBA President Talks to 9News About Legal Resources for Coloradans

October 26, 2009

If you haven’t already heard, it’s National Pro Bono Week. 9News, which has hosted Lawline 9 for 17 years, took some time to talk with Denver Bar Association President, John Baker, about pro bono services available to people in need in Colorado.

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Google Yourself Early and Often… But Make Google Alerts Do All the Work

October 23, 2009

I’m sure you’ve heard the advice: Google yourself. It wasn’t so long ago that people thought only those with inflated egos would dare to do so, but today the practice is common. And why not? You probably Google everything else, from books to vacation spots to restaurants. The next logical conclusion is that potential clients [...]

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Want Your Audience to Be on the Edge of Its Seat? Move to the Edge of Yours.

October 21, 2009

There are so many tips for becoming a better presenter–whether you’re presenting in a meeting, a class, or a deposition–that it’s often hard to know where to start. Here’s a good (and easy) trick you can start using right away:

Presentation Skills: Want Your Audience to Be on the Edge of Its Seat? Move to [...]

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Getting Started with Google Reader

September 9, 2009

If you are brand new to RSS and news readers for reading news, blogs, and more, I’ve recorded (in response to popular demand) a couple of tutorials to help you get started.
The first is for those who have never used a reader. It’s a basic introduction that will show you how to get started.
The second [...]

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Advice for New Lawyers in Law Firms: Keep a Wandering Eye

August 26, 2009

Sam Glover caught up with Matt Homann at Minnesota CLE’s “Strategic Solutions for Solo and Small Firms” and talked tips for the suddenly solo and new lawyers. He says, “Lawyers should always be playing for the next contract.”
He also advises that young lawyers need to understand the business of law to be successful.

Interview with Matt [...]

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Making Light of Fee Collections

June 2, 2009

It’s hard to imagine a lawyer who hasn’t been in the position of defending her fees. In fact, many firms start getting the calls as soon as the monthly statements go out. Billing and collecting fees is rarely an attorney’s favorite part of the job.
This video, which has been making the rounds online over the [...]

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Three Things You Should Always Do Before Speaking in Public

May 15, 2009

We all know how important it is to exude a sense of calm when we’re speaking, whether we’re presenting at a conference or in a courtroom, but even the best presenters can get nervous before a big presentation. So how do we tame those nerves?
Lisa DeCaro and Leonard Matheo of Courtroom Performance have taught countless [...]

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So, a lawyer and a would-be client walk into an elevator…

May 13, 2009

If you get bogged down in details when trying to explain what you do, the joke’s on you.
Kevin Houchin, a Fort Collins attorney, recently taught his “5 Guiding Values for Success” at a seminar in our office. He hit on a lot of great points, including this one about how attorneys should respond to this [...]

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