Winter 2018 Newsletter

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A quarterly newsletter of the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel
Promoting Professionalism. Protecting the Public.

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THE NUMBER: 44
44 years of service David Stark has given to the legal profession.

Stark, formerly a civil litigation attorney at Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, retired on December 31, 2017. His career spanned four decades and is brimming with countless victories, as both a civil and criminal litigator.

Stark has also contributed extensively to various projects and committees inside and outside of the legal community.

If there was any question about whether Stark would find a passion after leaving litigation, it seems he's already found it: "There's no better job than being a grandpa."

You can read his story here: Retirement is a Stark contrast to lawyer's last 44 years.

NEWS

HOW @COSUPREMECOURT LAUNCHED A TWITTER INITIATIVE POWERED BY PROFESSIONALISM

The expansion of Legal Professionalism Month is charting into new territory to better connect with all generations of Colorado's legal professionals with #ProfessionalismMatters.

JUSTICE MELISSA HART TALKS ABOUT FIRST WEEK ON THE BENCH, PATH TO THE COURT

January has been hectic for Justice Melissa Hart. As the newest member of the Colorado Supreme Court bench, she recounts her first week on the job and how she got here.

LICENSE AND REGISTRATION, PLEASE

In addition to regulating the practice of law in Colorado, the Office also investigates allegations of unauthorized practice of law. In November 2017, the Office piloted an online complaint form to make it easier to report concerns regarding UPL.

ONLINE LEGAL HELP CENTER BECOMES LARGEST COLLABORATIVE RESOURCE COMPILATION IN THE STATE

Interactive website offers step-by-step help with legal issues in family law, small claims, appeals, protective order, and landlord/tenant cases, as well as access to laws, rules, and forms.

WELCOME BACK, GREG

After 12 years, a familiar face is returning to the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel as part of our management team.

COUNSEL FOR THE CRAFT

LINKING LAWYERS TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

The Lawyer Self-Assessment Program offers a robust database of educational resources available on both web and mobile devices.

HOW TO BALANCE PROFESSIONALISM AND BEING HUMAN

Professionalism includes balancing our professional identity with our personal lives. What happens when the stress of our profession negatively impacts our personal lives, or vice versa?

THE TWO BIGGEST MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT CONFIDENTIALITY

A mistake we see again and again in this office is that lawyers confuse their obligation of confidentiality under Rule 1.6 with the separate evidentiary attorney-client privilege.

TECH TALK

HACKERS LOVE EASY TARGETS; DON'T BE AN EASY TARGET

The only thing between all your personal and financial information and a hacker is a password. Password managers are a great tool to help you create stronger and unique passwords for every site.

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It's the fastest and easiest way to get the most up-to-date information on deadline reminders, news, and updates from the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel.

James C. Coyle
Attorney Regulation Counsel

IMPORTANT DATES

Jan. 31 Last day to report 2017 CLE credits earned for 12/31/2017 compliance period without a penalty

Feb. 1 Application filing period opens for July 2018 bar exam

Feb. 1 $100.00 CLE late fee begins

Feb. 27-28  February 2018 bar exam

Feb. 28  2018 Registration deadline

Mar. 1 $50.00 registration late fee begins

Mar. 1 $200.00 CLE late fee begins

Apr. 1 Application deadline for July 2018 bar exam

Apr. 1  $200.00 registration late fee begins

CLEs & OFFICE PRESENTATIONS

Jan. 22  LawLine national live webcast presentation on the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being report from World Trade Center in New York City, NY (Jim Coyle)

Jan. 25  Practicing with Professionalism, CBA-CLE in Denver, CO

Jan. 27 "Colorado's Proactive Management-Based Program," California Board of Trustees in Los Angeles, CA (Margaret Funk)

Jan. 28  Presentation to the Conference of Chief Justices (plenary session) on the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being report at the Mid-Year Meeting in Henderson, NV (Jim Coyle)

Jan. 29  Presentation to the Conference of Chief Justices Professionalism Committee on the Colorado Lawyer Self-Assessment Program at the Mid-Year Meeting in Henderson, NV (Jim Coyle)

Feb. 1  Presentation to the National Conference of Lawyer Disciplinary Boards, Mid-Year Meeting in Vancouver, B.C. (Jim Coyle)

Feb. 1 "Managing Employee Stress and Well-Being," National Organization of Bar Counsel in Vancouver, B.C. (Karen Bershenyi/Margaret Funk)

Feb. 1 "Falling Down the Rabbit Hole: What It's Really Like in the Immigration World," National Organization of Bar Counsel in Vancouver, B.C. (Bryon Large)

Feb. 9  Trust Account School taught by the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel and open to all attorneys and legal staff.

Feb. 21 "The Colorado Attorney Regulation System," presented to Legal Ethics and Professionalism law class at University of Colorado Law School in Boulder, CO (Erin Kristofco)

Mar. 1  Practicing with Professionalism, CBA-CLE in Denver, CO

Apr. 10  Karl Rannous Awards Presentation in Gunnison, CO (Jim Coyle/Barbara Ezyk)

Apr. 12  Practicing with Professionalism, CBA-CLE in Denver, CO

Apr. 13  Trust Account School taught by the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel and open to all attorneys and legal staff.

Apr. 17 ABA International Lawyers Section presentation in New York City, NY (Jim Coyle)

Apr. 20  National Conference of Bar Examiners (plenary presentation) in Philadelphia, PA (Jim Coyle)

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