On Friday, June 1, 2012, the Colorado Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division will be hosting its 2012 Annual Charity Fundraiser. This year’s chosen charity is The Byrne Urban Scholars. Enjoy a beer and wine tasting, appetizers, sparking conversation, and a silent auction. The event begins at 5:30 p.m., with silent auction bidding to close at 7:45 p.m., at Moye White LLP Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and $10 for DU/CU law students. Contanct Denise Lynch with questions or to purchase tickets.

Byrne Urban Scholars provides financial, academic and emotional support to students experiencing risk factors that reduce their odds of graduating high school. Utilizing a combination of mentoring, case management and partnership with families and top-performing Denver private and charter schools, Byrne Urban Scholars empowers participants to graduate high school with a meaningful life plan for future academic and/or career success.