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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

 
The percentage of respondents who identified they suffer from depression were among the 13,000 practicing attorneys surveyed in a recent well-being report.

The report is the first-of-its-kind by the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being with hopes of creating a movement to improve lawyer well-being.

It can be viewed in its entirety here: 
The Path to Well-Being: Practical Recommendations for Positive Change.
 


ON THE CUTTING EDGE

A CHECK-UP FOR YOUR LAW PRACTICE
Launching this Monday, October 23, is the lawyer self-assessment tool: preventative care available to all attorneys.

HOW-TO IMPROVE YOUR LAW PRACTICE IN TEN STEPS
In this Q&A, Jonathan White talks about the Lawyer Self-Assessment Program and why its beneficial to all attorneys: new, mid-career, and those passing the torch.
 

NEWS
 

BEFORE AND AFTER: CAN YOU SPOT THE DIFFERENCE?
Hint: The answer is more than 150 years old

RULES DO APPLY
Check out the rule change to Colo. RPC 8.4(c), and rule change proposals for Mandatory Continuing Legal and Judicial Education, and Conditional Admission.

 


COUNSEL FOR THE CRAFT
 

MOVING THE METER ON LAWYER WELL-BEING

Task Force believes small, incremental changes will be key to success.

FEELING ANXIOUS, WORRIED, OR EVEN FEARFUL LATELY?
Find out why and what to do about it. Your Colorado Lawyer Assistance Program has suggestions to improve your life, both personally and professionally.

 

LAW SCHOOL CORNER
 

LAWYERS: NOT SO DIFFERENT FROM THEIR CLIENTS

Study identified the top 10 skills necessary for new lawyers' success.
 

OF NOTE
 

HAVE NO FEAR, VIGNETTES ARE HERE!

Professionalism Coordinating Council (PCC) announces new and improved vignettes, just in time for Professionalism Month.

WANT TO STEP UP YOUR SUCCESS? READ THIS FIRST
Chief Justice's Commission on Professional Development (CJC) kicks off free CLE event for lawyers to improve personal and professional skills.

 

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER
 

AND THE AWARD GOES TO...
Attorney Regulation Counsel Jim Coyle honored with President's Award at NOBC Annual Meeting.

'ALLIES ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER'
OARC attorney Catherine Shea humbled by recognition, knows importance of perseverance.

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY
Attorney Regulation Counsel welcomes new employee Zak Bratton and presents him with unique opportunity.

 

James C. Coyle
Attorney Regulation Counsel
IMPORTANT DATES

Oct. 23  Launch of lawyer self-assessment program 

Oct. 30  Admissions Ceremony 

Nov. 1  
Deadline for February 2018 bar exam application

Dec. 1  LATE Deadline for February 2018 bar exam application


Dec. 1  2018 Registration begins. Ensure your contact information is current to receive a postcard reminder

Dec. 31  2017 CLE compliance period ends

Jan. 31  Last day to report 2017 CLE credits

Feb. 1  LATE 2017 CLE compliance period starts


 
CLEs & OFFICE PRESENTATIONS

Oct. 17-19  "Moving Forward: Recommendations from the Nat’l Well-being Task Force," National CoLAP Conference in Kansas City, MO (Jim Coyle)

Oct. 24  "Ethics of Pro Bono Representation," CHBA Volunteer Appreciation Night in Denver, CO (James Wilder).

Oct. 25  "NOBC Webinar: Interplay Between Disciplinary Agencies and Client Protection Funds," National Organization of Bar Counsel “NOBC” - Webinar (Erin Kristofco and Alan Obye)

Oct. 26-27  "Unauthorized Practice of Law," 3rd ABA UPL School in Chicago, IL (Jim Coyle)

Oct. 26-27  "Decision Makers and Enabling Rules Changes that Clarify the Practitioner’s Path," IAALS/ABA Unbundling Conf. in Denver, CO (Jim Coyle)

Oct. 28  Ethics Presentation, CU Law School in Boulder, CO (Jim Coyle, April McMurrey, Alan Obye, Jonathan White)

Oct. 31  "Proactive Practices: Avoiding Conflicts of Interest and Maintaining Well-Being as Part of Competent Lawyering," CBA-CLE in Denver, CO (Sara Van Deusen, Barbara Ezyk, Jonathan White)

Nov. 6  Practicing with Professionalism, CBA-CLE in Denver, CO

Nov. 13  "Wellness Task Force Report/Attorney Well-being," Division of Bar Services - Webinar (William Hornsby, Bree Buchanan, Jim Coyle)

Nov. 14  "Uncooperative Clients and Self-Assessments for New Lawyers," Colorado Defense Lawyers Association New Lawyers Division - Location TBD (Jacob Vos and Jonathan White)

Nov. 15  "Ethics and Negative Online Reviews - What to Avoid," 
Southwest Bar Association’s Law in the Trenches program in Durango, CO (James Wilder).


Nov. 15  "Ethical Issues For Juvenile Representation and Specialty Courts," First Judicial District in Golden, CO (Sara Van Deusen).

Dec. 5  "Proactive Practices: What Is Competent Lawyering?" CBA-CLE in Denver, CO (Karen Hammer, Barbara Ezyk, Jonathan White).

Dec. 6  New Judges Orientation, in Denver, CO (Jim Coyle).

Dec. 8  Trust Account School taught by the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel and open to all attorneys and legal staff.

Dec. 13  Practicing with Professionalism, CBA-CLE in Denver, CO

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