The United States District Court
District of Colorado

"De-Mystifying Criminal Law — Basics of Criminal Law for Civil Practitioners"
When: Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 12 noon-1:15 p.m.
Where: WEBINAR ONLY
2 general credits granted.

Adam Frank is a former longtime state public defender who has practiced civil rights law and criminal defense in both state and federal court for the past nine years. Drawing on Mr. Frank's extensive experience litigating criminal cases, this CLE will cover criminal law issues that commonly come up in civil litigation. These topics include: addressing the criminal liability of civil deponents; statutes of limitation, particularly for financial crimes; common resolutions and case timelines for people facing criminal charges; and a Q and A session.

"Pro Bono Opportunities with the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado"
When: Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 12 noon-1:15 p.m.
Where: Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell, LLP, 370 17th Street, Suite 4500
2 general credits requested.

More than a thousand cases are filed each year in the Colorado federal court by pro se litigants. The Court has a wide range of services to assist these litigants on a pro bono basis, including the Federal Pro Se Clinic, the Federal Limited Appearance Program, the Pilot Program for Limited Pro Se Prisoner Assistance, and the Civil Pro Bono Panel. If you have ever wondered about these programs or how to get involved in them, this CLE will provide the information you need to get started. Our esteemed panel of federal court judges will explain the differences in the programs, the scope of the representation, the time commitment, and the potential opportunities to gain on-your-feet experience in federal court if you take one of these matters. Click HERE to register for this program.

"Generative AI: Under the Hood and Tour d'Horizon"
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024, 12 noon-1:15 p.m.
Where: Arraj Courthouse, 901 19th Street, Denver & Webinar
2 general credits requested.

Generative Artificial Intelligence: We'll discuss what Generative AI is and what it isn't, and set out an easily digestible set of explanations designed to liberate you from reservations while not discounting the very real concerns. We will look at possible use cases, and the potential for custom GPTs to power a range of legal and regulatory solutions. Click HERE to register for this program.

"Litigation Finance 101"
When: Thursday, May 16, 2024, 12 noon-1:15 p.m.
Where: Arraj Courthouse, 901 19th Street, Denver
2 general/.5 ethics credits requested.

An overview of what litigation finance is and how it works, the reasons that clients and attorneys employ litigation finance, and the potential ethical and confidentiality issues surrounding litigation finance. Click HERE to register for this program.