July 2009 Newsletter

225 McFarland Court
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501
(970) 261-0842

FOR THE MONDAY, JULY 27, 2009 MEMBERSHIP MEETING,
TWO RIVERS CONVENTION CENTER - 12:00 NOON
REMINDER – COST OF LUNCH IS $15.00
RSVP TO ROB AT 244-1863 or (robert.zentner@mesacounty.us) BY 4:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY

MONDAY JULY 27, 2009, MEETING

The JULY 27 meeting will offer one hour of CLE credit.  “Connecting With Your Client Through Ethical Client Relations” will be presented by Reba J. Nance, Director of Law Practice and Risk Management with the Colorado Bar Association.

BOARD MEMBERS

As you know, the Board of Directors of our Association includes the following individuals:

            Robert Zentner, President
            Michael Santo, President-Elect
            Leslie Castro, Secretary
            Lloyd Quesenberry, Treasurer
            Edward Nugent, CBA Representative
            David Scanga, CBA Representative

Please contact any of these Officers to learn more about the Association including the many CLE opportunities we have planned for future meetings.  Don’t hesitate to share your ideas – the Association encourages this. 

PRO BONO

The Colorado Bar Association’s Economic Task Force, together with with CLE in Colorado, is sponsoring a series of trainings/ webcasts appropriate for lawyers assisting low income individuals.  I encourage you to take advantage of these trainings/webcasts.

To learn more about additional programs of the Economic Task Force, including additional CLE’s and Career Assistance, check out www.cobar.org/etf

Examples of CLE programs on substantive areas of law to help volunteer attorneys taking pro bono cases.  These courses are available at no cost to attorneys willing to take on a pro bono case.  All presentations will be given by Jose Vasquez (Colorado Legal Services) and are available in both live and webcasted formats. All classes offer two general CLE credits.

• Monday, August 3, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Topic: Foreclosure
• TBD: Landlord/Tenant

If you have any questions, contact Kathleen Schoen, kschoen@cobar.org. or 303.824.5305.

BUDGET

At either the July 27 or August 24 Membership Meeting, the Board will ask the membership to vote to accept the 2009/2010 budget.  There will be an opportunity for brief discussion prior to the vote.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

JULY
The July 27 meeting will offer one hour of CLE credit.  “Connecting With Your Client Through Ethical Client Relations” will be presented by Reba J. Nance, Director of Law Practice and Risk Management with the Colorado Bar Association.

AUGUST
The August 24 meeting will offer a one-credit CLE and feature Robert Kelso’s presentation on
“Forensic Pursuit”.  Simple and complex computer investigation problems are both addressed in the same detailed, professional manner using the latest in cutting-edge tools and the best, most widely accepted analysis techniques.  (from www.forensicpursuit.com)  This should be a good learning experience coupled with the benefit of a CLE credit.

SEPTEMBER
There will be two September programs.  The first will be held on Friday, September 11 at Noon at the Bookcliff Country Club.  This special lunch meeting will offer a one-credit CLE and will feature the new President of the Colorado Bar Association, David Johnson from Colorado Springs.  Come meet Mr. Johnson.

The second September meeting will be held on the regular “4th Monday” and will offer a one-credit CLE and will feature Nancy Cohen’s presentation on “What to Do when a Client Makes a Misrepresentation”.  As most of you know, Ms. Cohen is with The Office of Attorney Regulation.  An Interesting Topic – A Valuable CLE Credit – A Fantastic Lunch.