HEALTH + WELLNESS

IN THE LAW

CDLA 2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

TELLURIDEJULY 26-28, 2018

Schedule at a Glance

Program Time

Hotel Check-In 4:00 pm

Sunset Concert Series w/ CDLA VIP Cocktail Tent 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Golf Championship, Telluride Golf Club 7:30 AM – 12:00 pm

X-Treme CLE – Group Rock Climbing the Via Ferrata 12:00 – 4 pm

Hotel Check-In 4:00 pm

Opening Reception 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Yoga w/ Kendra Vanderipe @ San Sofia 6:30 – 7:30 am

Check-In / Registration 7:00 – 8:30 am

Breakfast @ Conference Center 7:00 – 8:30 am

Conference Kickoff! Welcome and Announcements 8:30 – 9:00 am

Defending the Rule of Law (Keynote) 9:00 -9:50 am

The Health and Wellness of The Judicial System

(Panel)

10:00 – 10:50 am

Breakout Sessions 10:50 – 11:40 am

Bar Stool Litigation: Substance Abuse in the Law 11:55 am – 12:55 pm

The Ethics of Trial 1:10 – 2:00 pm

Swipe Left: Rethinking Mentoring 2:00 – 2:50 pm

Breakout Sessions 3:05 – 3:55 pm

Reception Dinner 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Fitness @ Mountain Village Plaza 6:30 – 7:30 am

Breakfast @ Conference Center 7:00 – 8:30 am

Wellbeing In The Practice of Law (Workshop) 8:30 – 9:40 am

Breakout Sessions 9:55 – 10:45 am

Breakout Sessions 10:45 – 11:35 am

Case Up-Dates 11:35 am – 12:35 pm

Fluidity of Power: Power Plays In the Legal Profession 12:45 – 2:00 pm

In-House Counsel Panel Discussion – Evolving

Relationship with Outside Counsel

2:00 – 2:50 pm

Vendor Drawings 2:50 – 3:05 pm

Closing Remarks 3:05 – 3:10 pm

Closing Cocktails / Top-Chef Cook-Off Challenge 4:00 – 5:30 pm

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THURSDAY OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION THURSDAY, JULY 26 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM | THE PEAKS RESORT

Join us in kicking-off the 2018 CDLA Annual Conference in southern style. The evening will

celebrate southern coastal cuisine. Partake in some “Frogmore Stew,” Charleston’s version of a

shrimp boil, accompanied by southern fixin’s, desserts, and cocktails. And, bring your dancing

shoes. The band will be playing some favorites to get you “shag” dancing all night long.

BOURBON TASTING

sponsored by:

Take time during the Opening Night Reception to expand your knowledge and taste buds with a

selection of special bourbons.

2018 PROGRAM SCHEDULE FRIDAY, JULY 27

6:30 – 7:30 AM | Yoga @ San Sofia Kendra Vanderipe

7:00 – 8:30 AM | Breakfast / Check-In/Registration

8:30 - 9:00 AM | Conference Kickoff! Welcome and

Announcements / Vendor Tour

9:00 - 9:50 AM | Keynote – Defending the Rule of Law Kimberley Motley, Esq., Humanitarian

9:50 -10 AM | Break

10:00 -10:50 AM | The Health and Wellness of The

Judicial System (Panel)

Chief Justice Nancy Rice, CO Supreme

Court; Chief Judge Alan Loeb, Colorado

Court of Appeals; Chief Judge Marcia

Krieger, U.S. Dist. Court -CO; Justice

Richard Gabriel, CO Supreme Court;

Judge Terry Fox, CO Court of Appeals

10:50 -11:40 AM | Breakout Session #1

New Lawyers – War-Torn Negotiations:

Developing Killer Negotiation Skills

(Workshop)

Kimberley Motley, Esq.

Experts – Looking Closer At Expert

Causation Opinions

Mark Russel, Engineering Design & Testing

and Shawn Eady, Esq.

General Liability/Workers’ Comp. –

WC Paid vs. P.I. Billed Debate

Emily Swanson, Esq.

Prof. Liability - Hot Topics in Colorado

Law: Non‐Party Designations

David Yun, Esq.

11:40 – 11:55 AM | Break

11:55 AM -12:55 PM | Lunch Session – The Impacts of

Addiction and Substance Abuse In

The Practice of Law

Dick Waltz, Esq. and Tim Schimberg, Esq.

12:55-1:10 PM | Break

1:10- 2:00 PM | Trial and Pre-Trial Ethical Issues Kevin Kuhn, Esq. and Scott Nixon, Esq.

2:00-2:50 PM | Rethinking Mentoring Programs Ryann Peyton, Director, CAMP, Rob Jones,

Esq. and Matthew Broderick, Esq.

2:50-3:05 PM | Break

3:05 – 3:55 PM | Breakout Session #2

Prof. Liability – Regulating Impaired

Professionals

Keri Hershey, Esq. and Troy Rackham, Esq.

General Liability/Prof. Liability -

Medical Damages and Avoiding

Setting a Floor

Aubrey Corwin, Vocational Diagnostics

and Aaron Pratt, Esq.

Construction - The Constitutionality of

Goodman as Applied to Claims

against Subcontractors

Stuart Morse, Esq., Jason Krueger, Esq. and

Bruce N. Shibles, Esq.

6:30 – 9:30 PM | Reception Dinner Vineyard Style Farm-to-Table Cuisine w/

Wine Tasting + Hub’s Pub Raffle and Silent

Auction

KIMBERLEY MOTLEY Keynote

Nicknamed “911,” and a former beauty queen, crowned Miss Wisconsin 2004, Ms. Motley is

the first and only foreign lawyer to practice in Afghanistan where she handles everything from

contract disputes to human rights violations. Armed with an unwavering determination and a

passion for justice, she navigates the country’s punitive and capricious legal system with

unprecedented success.

The feature documentary about her work, Motley’s Law, was released in the fall of 2015, and

won the Grand Jury Prize at DOC NYC, New York’s Documentary Festival. Her expert legal

work and legal research and precedent has earned international attention with segments on

CNN, the BBC, NBC, and Dan Rather Reports, as well as articles in The New York Times, Vanity

Fair, The Guardian, The Washington Post, and The Huffington Post, among many others. Motley

has also published several articles on juvenile justice and contemporary legal issues in

Afghanistan. She is currently penning a book chronicling her experiences as a Western

attorney in the Middle East. She lectures around the world including at TEDGlobal on

humanitarian issues and maintaining the integrity of the law.

As keynote, Ms. Motley will discuss the global human rights economy, and how and why we

should all pay attention to – and take full advantage of – the rule of law. She will also

conduct a separate breakout workshop with young lawyers to develop their negotiation skills.

HEALTH + WELLNESS OF THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM FRIDAY, July 27 | 10:00 – 10:50 AM | TELLURIDE CONFERENCE CENTER

Join us as we host some of Colorado’s most well-respected justices and judges and have

a candid discussion on the health and wellness of the legal system, including demands on

the court system, professionalism/candor before the court, and attacks on the

integrity/credibility of the judicial system overall.

Chief Justice

Nancy Rice

Chief Judge

Alan Loeb Chief Judge

Marcia Krieger

Justice Richard

Gabriel

Judge Terry

Fox

BAR STOOL LITIGATION FRIDAY, July 27 | 11:55 AM – 12:55 PM | LUNCH + LEARN

Participate in a frank conversation about the impacts of alcohol and drug use on the

practice of law from two of CDLA’s most prestigious members. War stories will be shared,

but so too will be insights, advice and support for handling personal and professional

situations involving compromised members of the bar.

Richard A.

Waltz

Tim Schimberg

SWIPE LEFT: RETHINKING MENTORING FRIDAY, July 27 | 2:00 – 2:50 PM | TELLURIDE CONFERENCE CENTER

Two things are certain when it comes to young attorneys: 1) to be successful they need

training, experience and mentoring to discover their true potential and 2) traditional

mentoring and training programs simply do not work for most young attorneys. This spring

CDLA joined with the Colorado Supreme Court’s Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program

(CAMP) to beta-test a new way of mentoring. Come hear our lessons learned, insights

and consider getting involved.

Ryann Peyton Matthew

Broderick

Rob Jones

FRIDAY NIGHT RECEPTION FRIDAY, JULY 27 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM | THE MADELINE RESORT

Dine under the stars while being treated to local produce and meats in this long-table dinner. This

vineyard-inspired dinner will get you talking while light music plays in the background. And, bring

your wallet to participate in the Hub’s Pub raffle and silent auction.

WINE TASTING

sponsored by:

Explore a new array of local and regional wines during our Friday Night Reception

THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE +

HUB’S PUB RAFFLE + SILENT AUCTION

Each year at the CDLA Annual Conference, CDLA holds a raff le and silent auction

nicknamed the “Hub’s Pub” in honor of Daniel M. Hubbard, the former incoming president

of CDLA, who suffered a cardiac incident while riding his bicycle home from work and

passed away unexpectedly. The money raised through the Hub’s Pub goes toward

purchasing bicycles that are donated to the Children’s Hospital of Colorado for their

annual Christmas event known as the “Snowpile” that provides toys to their disadvantaged

patients and their siblings. Over the past 6 years, the Hub’s Pub raffle and silent auction

has raised over $59,000 and donated over 200 Specialized and Trek bicycles and helmets for

the Colorado Children’s Hospital event.

The Hub’s Pub raffle and silent auction, however, is not the only way to contribute to the

Children’s Hospital “Snowpile” event. We understand that busy and hectic personal and

business schedules do not allow all to attend the Conference and participate in the Hub’s

Pub event. To help simplify community involvement, CDLA has created an easy and

efficient way for firm and individual members to donate directly via a link on the CDLA

website at www.codla.org.

All donations are tax deductible.

SATURDAY, JULY 27

6:30am-7:30 AM | Fitness @ Mountain Village Plaza

7:00-8:30 AM | Breakfast @ Conference Center

8:30 – 9:40 AM | Wellbeing In The Practice of Law Author Hallie Love, Esq. – Yoga For Lawyers

9:40 – 9:55 AM | Break

9:55-10:45 AM | Breakout Session #3

General Liability/New Lawyers –

Staying Sane in the Legal Profession:

Presented by COLAP

Sarah Myers, COLAP and Jeff Bollers, Esq.

Experts - Dealing With The Unethical

Expert (Panel)

HRS Water, Cesare, IRIS Fire, MDD Matson,

Driscoll & Damico, BRC Biodynamic

Research Corp.

Gov’t & Civil Rights/Employment –

Free Speech In the Workplace (2 hrs

CLE) (pt 1)

Martha Fitzgerald, Esq. and Emily Hobbs,

Esq.

Workers’ Comp. – ALJ Panel Hon. Keith Mottram and Hon. Cassandra

Sidanycz

10:45 – 11:35 AM |Breakout Session #4

New Lawyers/General Liability – Initial

Claim Assessments and Developing

Your Defense (Workshop)

Cheri Lazar, Esq. and Brendan Powers, Esq.

Construction – Investigating Natural

Disaster Claims

Kerry Lee, Andy Harold of Nelson Forensics

Gov’t & Civil Rights/Employment –

Free Speech In the Workplace (pt 2)

Martha Fitzgerald, Esq. and Emily Hobbs,

Esq.

11:35 AM -12:35 PM | Lunch Session – Case Law Up-Dates Jeff Ruebel, Esq.

12:35pm – 12:45 PM | Break

12:45pm – 2:00 PM | Fluidity of Power: Power Plays in the

Legal Profession

Michele Choe, Esq., Jon Olafson, Esq. and

Katherine Otto, Esq.

2:00 pm – 2:50 PM | In-House Counsel and The Evolving

Relationship with Outside Counsel

(Panel)

Carolyn Powell, Esq., President & General

Counsel – MCR Development/ACC Board;

Robert Strauss, Esq., Sr. Counsel – Raytheon

Intelligence; Ryan Polk, Esq., General

Counsel – RK Mechanical, Inc.

2:50 – 3:05 PM | Vendor Drawings

3:05 PM | Closing Remarks

4:00 PM | Closing Cocktail Party + Date Night Top-Chef Cook-Off Challenge

Championship and Cocktail Party

FLUIDITY OF POWER: Power Plays In The Legal

Profession SATURDAY, July 28 | 12:45 – 2:00 PM | TELLURIDE CONFERENCE CENTER

This panel discussion will include interactive presentation of multiple fact patterns that involve

power dynamics between attorneys, judges, clients, experts, and other individuals. Each of the

fact patterns will address different legal and ethical issues that attorneys must consider as they

navigate the practice of law in the 21st century.

Moderated by:

by:

Michele Choe Jon Olafson Katherine Otto

WELLBEING IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW SATURDAY, July 28 | 8:30 – 9:45 AM | TELLURIDE CONFERENCE CENTER

The practice of law is hectic and full of stress. Led by attorney Hallie Love, author of

“Yoga for Lawyers,” this workshop will introduce you to quick and simple mindfulness,

meditative and wellbeing insights and exercises in the context of your legal profession.

The program will integrate contemplative practices with cutting-edge neuroscience

research to share with you ways of optimizing performance and reducing stress.

Author

Hallie Love

COOK-OFF CHALLENGE

SATURDAY, JULY 26 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM | THE MADELINE HOTEL + THE PEAKS RESORT

Guests will compete head-to-head in one of four teams under the supervision of the chefs at The

Madeline Hotel and the Peaks Resort to prepare either a hot or a cold appetizer that will be

served at the closing Cocktail Party. Attendees of the party will judge the appetizers and select

the winning team.

*Limited space available. Sign-ups will occur in May, on a first come, first served basis.

CLOSING COCKTAILS + DATE NIGHT SATURDAY, JULY 26 | 4:00-5:30 PM | THE MADELINE HOTEL

Close out the 2018 Annual Conference with cocktails and appetizers made as part of the Cook-

Off Challenge. Select the winning appetizer before heading off to date night in town.

*The Madeline Hotel will offer babysitters for your post-party date night plans.

GUEST FRIENDLY EVENTS +

EXCURSIONS Wednesday, July 25

Thursday, July 26

6:30 – 8:30 pm 7:30 am – 12:00 pm Sunset Concert Series w/ CDLA VIP Cocktail Tent

Golf Championship @ Telluride Golf Club

Scheduled to coincide with a scenic sunset as the backdrop for each act’s two sets of music on the lawn near Lift 1 in the Sunset Plaza, the show is provided to the public free of charge. CDLA will host a VIP cocktail tent adjacent to lawn for attendees to enjoy.

Kick off the 2018 Annual Conference with a round of golf in the company of your CDLA colleagues! Scramble format / four person teams—winner takes home the prestigious CDLA Cup. Create your own foursome, or sign up individually and we’ll match you up. *Strictly limited to 40 golfers, payment guarantees a spot, first come / first served. *Additional fees required.

12:00 – 4:00 pm

X-Treme CLE – Group Rock Climbing the Via Ferrata

Join fellow attendees on a 2-mile traverse overhanging Telluride. This clip-and-cable climb delivers on electrified elation without the challenging risks that typically accompany technical rock climbing. *Additional fees required.

6:00– 9:00 pm

Opening Reception

Join fellow attendees for a Charleston lowcountry style shrimp boil and southern cuisine, with a bourbon tasting and show-off your skills on the dance floor.

Friday, July 27

Saturday, July 28

Sunday, July 29

6:30 – 7:30 am 6:30 am – 7:30 am 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Yoga @ San Sofia Fitness @ Mountain Village Plaza Group Hike

Start your day with high altitude yoga lead by Kendra Vanderipe overlooking Telluride in one of the most picturesque locations ever.

Start yours second day of the conference with a workout in the middle of the Mountain Village Square.

Join the Telluride Mountain Club (TMC) on a hike up one of Telluride’s beautiful trails. Along the way chat about everything from historical facts to popular backcountry ski routes.

9:00 am – 6:00 pm 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Gravity Play Gravity Play Take the kids for some Gravity Play fun. The Ropes Course, Water Walkers and Bungee Trampoline will keep your kids entertained for hours.

Take the kids for some Gravity Play fun. The Ropes Course, Water Walkers and Bungee Trampoline will keep your kids entertained for hours.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm 12:00 – 4:00 pm Farmers’ Market Tour Cook-Off Challenge

Led by a local nutritionist, attendees will stroll through Telluride’s Farmers’ Market to discuss nutrition, food trends, and recipes.

In advance of the evening's closing cocktail party, guests will participate in an appetizer cook-off with the chefs of The Peaks and The Madeline, with evening cocktail attendees selecting the winner. * Limited space available.

6:00 – 9:00 pm 4:00 – 5:30 pm Reception Dinner Closing Cocktail Party + Date Night

Enjoy local produce and meats as part of this long-table style vineyard inspired dinner with a wine tasting.

We will close out the conference with cocktails. Participates will dine on the cook-off challenge appetizers and select the winners before moving on to their dinner reservations in town. * Limited - Sitters provided post-event.

20% OFF SPA SERVICES

July 25-29, Conference attendees enjoy 20% off spa services at:

LEADING EDGE PROGRAMS

November

Boot Camp:

The New Lawyers Boot Camp is full-day workshop targeted at lawyers in their first or second years of practice. Topics will include time management, time keeping and billing, managing written discovery, taking and defending those first depositions, best practices for court appearances, professionalism and collegiality.

April

Trial Academy:

The Trial Academy is the preeminent defense trial advocacy training program and a career-changing opportunity for lawyers seeking to practice fundamental trial skills and take their techniques to the next level. This two and one-half day workshop is aimed at developing trial practice skills through a combination of lecture, practicum exercises, and mock trial.

July

Annual Conference:

CDLA concludes the summer with a two-day, three-night conference featuring top local and national speakers, state and federal judges and legal consultants addressing issues impacting the practice of law and legal management. Previous locations include Aspen-Snowmass, Beaver Creek, Steamboat Springs, and Telluride. Open to non-members.

Year Round

Each substantive committee produces a minimum of three 1-hr CLEs throughout the year. CDLA's substantive committees include: Civil Rights & Government Employee Committee Construction Law Committee Employment Law Committee General Liability Committee New Lawyers Committee Professional Liability Committee Workers Compensation Committee Greater Colorado

The Foundation: The charity arm of CDLA, the Foundation annually raises funds for children's issues and causes.

Members-Only Perks + Discounts at:

CDLA HELPS YOU

REACH YOUR GOALS

Annual Benefits

CBA DRI CDLA

Substantive Law Committees Networking Opportunities Law Practice Management Support Unlimited Live Seminars Included Unlimited Streaming Seminars

Included

Young Lawyer Training Listserve Colorado Legal News / Publications Membership Perks / Discounts Price Per CLE Hour $29-

$59/hr $75/hr $0

Membership Price $230 $285 $295

Total Cost For All Benefits

$1,225

$1,410

$295

Register Now! Registration Type Early

(Ends June 30)

After June 30

CDLA Member $795 $845

Nonmember $895 $945

INCLUDED IN EACH REGISTRATION:

All Breakfasts

All Lunches

VIP Cocktails @ The Telluride Sunset

Concert Series

Thursday Opening Lowcountry-Style

Reception Dinner

Friday Night Farm-To-Table Dinner

Wine and Whiskey Tastings

Closing Cocktail Party

Yoga + Fitness Programs

Guest Programs

And, More...

Registration includes one adult (+18) guest pass to all evening dinners and cocktail

parties. Additionally, CDLA’18 is family friendly with kids attending evening events

free.

HOST HOTELS:

See additional accommodations HERE.

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your membership yet?

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