CHBA Newsletter
Featured Member
Sarah Carlson
CHBA is pleased to share the exciting news that one of our members, Sarah Carlson, recently joined UDR, Inc., a leading multi-family real estate investment trust, as a Vice President of Legal Operations and Corporate Counsel. She is also co-chair of the Young Lawyers Division Committee. She brings her experience in commercial litigation and real estate disputes to UDR’s team and will handle litigation, development, corporate compliance, and legal operations for the company. Join CHBA in congratulating Sarah Carlson for this fantastic new position!
Upcoming Events
CHBA en el Jardín Annual Banquet
Join the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association on Saturday, August 12 for our En el Jardín Annual Banquet. There will be dinner, dancing, awards, tequila tasting, and a silent auction benefiting CHBA Foundation scholarships. All event tickets include access to the Denver Botanic Gardens. Sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets are available now.
When: Saturday, August 12
Cocktails 5 pm
Dinner 6:30 pm
Awards 7:30 pm
Dessert and dancing to follow
- Cocktail to formal attire.
- All individual tickets are unassigned seating.
- Free onsite parking is available.
- Group room rates are available at Hilton Garden Inn Denver Downtown.
Volunteers Needed for Mi Casa Legal Clinics
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The CHBA sponsored Mi Casa Legal Clinic is held at 345 S. Grove Street, Denver, Colorado 80219 on the second Tuesday of every month from 6-8 p.m. Sign up by emailing Angela Vichick at avichick@lewisroca.com with your available dates and/or a list of topics you are comfortable taking appointments on. Day-of drop in volunteers are always welcome, but advance notice and acceptance of subject matter assignments helps us to ensure that all requesting participants can be served.
Learn about the Judicial Application Process
The CHBA Judicial Taskforce and Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel will be providing a virtual, joint presentation on the judicial application process, including what qualities the Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel looks for in candidates and their role in the selection process. The presentation will be remote and free to all CHBA members!
When: August 9, 2023, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Soliciting Silent Auction Items
Dear CHBA Family,
Help us raise scholarship funds. We are seeking donations of items, services, or experiences that can be auctioned off to the highest bidders during our August 12 En el Jardin Event. Here are a few examples of donation ideas that have been popular in the past:
- Professional golfing, tennis, or photography sessions
- Unique artworks or collectibles
- Weekend getaways or vacation packages
By donating to our silent auction, you will support our commitment to education and empowerment of talented individuals in our Latino and Hispanic community.
If you are interested in supporting our cause and donating to our silent auction, please reach out to us at tonyarias303@gmail.com to discuss the details or to arrange a pickup of your donation.
Job Openings
Managing Attorney, Federal Pro Se Clinic
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Managing Attorney to take the helm. The ideal candidate will be passionate about public service with a strong desire to promote access to justice. The Managing Attorney is responsible for overseeing all activities of the clinic, including developing, implementing, and monitoring the program’s delivery of legal services. Additionally, and because many of the FPSC’s legal services are delivered through volunteer attorneys, the Managing Attorney must be capable of developing strong relationships with attorneys in the community, and skilled at coordinating volunteer efforts. The ideal candidate will also have some supervisory and/or leadership experience, as they will manage a small staff and implement systems and processes that make the delivery of legal services more efficient.
Reports to: Reports directly to the Director of Pro Bono Programming, Colorado & Denver Bar Associations
Salary: $95,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Location: Alfred A. Arraj U.S. Courthouse, 901 19th St, Denver, CO 80294
Announcements
If you have an upcoming event that you would like to be posted on our newsletter or website, please contact Luisa Quinones at luisa.f.quinones@gmail.com.
We are excited to share with you that our team is now active on LinkedIn! As we continue to grow and expand our reach, we would like to invite you to follow us on LinkedIn to stay up-to-date with our latest news, updates, and exciting content! Other social media platforms are coming soon!