ACC Colorado Third Annual Ski and CLE

Denver Chapter Ski & CLE Was a Great Success!

On January 20, 2007, the Denver Chapter hosted the 3rd Annual Ski & CLE which was generously sponsored by Arnold & Porter, who has supported this event's since its inception three years ago. Each year the reserved club car has been "sold out" with ACC members, families and friends enjoying a day of education and entertainment. Lucky participants benefit from two CLE Ethics credits, enjoy a train ride from Denver's Union Station through the fabulous Rocky Mountains, and end the ride at Winter Park, one of Colorado's favorite ski resorts. Making things even more special this year, participants were treated to a scenic wonderland, as the Colorado high country has enjoyed enough snow to warm any outdoor enthusiast's heart!

ACC Colorado Board kicks off 2007

The Board of Directos of ACC Colorado met with ACC National CFO Anne Bracken to finalize the budget for 2007 and set the agenda for the rest of the year.

ACC Colorado Participates in On Site Pro Bono Clinic

On December 5, 2006, members of the ACC Colorado Chapter participated in the Denver Onsite Pro Bono Clinic, where they were able to guide a local nonprofit organization through an assessment of its legal health.

Training materials and background information were provided by Hogan & Hartson LLP. Members of the firm volunteered to provide CLE training on the legal needs of nonprofit organizations and were available for questions and assistance. After the CLE, participants met with local nonprofit organizations to provide onsite legal assessment.

The Denver Onsite Pro Bono Clinic was held under the auspices of Corporate Pro Bono (CPBO) (a joint initiative of the Association of Corporate Counsel and the Pro Bono Institute), the Colorado Lawyers Committee, Mile High United Way, Hogan & Hartson LLP, and the Association of Corporate Counsel’s Denver Chapter.

ACC Fall Wine Tasting and Evening CLE

The School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, Daniels College of Business was the site for the Fall ACC Colorado Wine Tasting and evening CLE. Members of ACC Colorado listened as President-elect Shawn Cheadle demonstrated the numerous features of the ACC website. ACC's 'virtual library' provides amazing research capabilities and offers members resources for collaboration and discussion.

At the conclusion of the CLE presentation, members were treated to cocktails, wine and appetizers prepared and served by students of the Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management School. Robert Half International graciously sponsored the evening. Don't miss this event next year!

ACC Colorado participates in National Community Service Day

On Saturday, October 7th, family, friends and members of the Association of Corporate Counsel, Colorado Chapter, observed National Community Service Day by helping Craig Hospital's Therapeutic Recreation Team host a barbeque and bike event for its patients. The 'Fall Fiesta' occurred on the grounds of Craig Hospital, located in Englewood, Colorado. Craig Hospital is exclusively dedicated to the specialty rehabilitation and research for patients with spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. Craig has treated more than 25,000 patients since 1956 - more spinal cord injury patients than any other single facility in the world.

Volunteers from ACC cooked, coordinated planned events (including karaoke and trivia contests), took part in bike rides and an obstacle course, and chatted with patients and their families. In addition, the Colorado Chapter presented Craig with a donation for equipment and other necessities. Approximately 20 ACC volunteers and 75 patients and family members participated in the afternoon event.

ACC Colorado participates in Project Homeless Connect

On June 14th, members of the ACC Colorado Chapter joined other Colorado legal professionals in providing assistance at Project Homeless Connect.