Committees are groups of Members, led by a Committee Chair, tasked with bringing to life the ideas, goals and visions of our Board of Directors. Committee Chairs are appointed by the President of the Board of Directors. Committee Chairs then appoint Members to their respective Committees. If you are interested in serving on a Committee, please contact the Committee Chair indicated below or a Committee Member. We are eager to lead and learn with you!
The Annual Gala Committee will coordinate our Annual Scholarship Gala in conjunction with the Colorado LGBTQ+ Bar Association Foundation. Our Annual Scholarship Gala typically takes place in October.
Chair: Erin Vanek (She, Her, Hers)
erin.vanek@gmail.com
The CLE Committee will coordinate all of our Bar-hosted CLE programming (all of our CLE offerings will be accredited).
Shannara Quissell (She, Her, Hers)
shnarl@gmail.com
The Conference Committee coordinate our 2nd Annual Pride Legal Conference. Stay tuned for more details!
Chair: Charlie Fields (He, Him, His)
cfields@adamsmartingroup.com
The Development Committee is the hub for all things regarding Sponsorship and is responsible for fostering and maintaining our critical relationships with Sponsors.
Zack Tennant (He, Him, His)
zack.tennant@coloradodefenders.us
The Judicial Endorsements Committee coordinates interviews of candidates for judicial office and provides recommendations (endorsements) to the Governor's Office.
Chair: Alex Dinkel (He, Him, His)
alex.dinkel@judicial.state.co.us
The Judicial Relations Committee builds and maintains clear and meaningful lines of communication with our judicial branch and the members thereof.
Chair: Drew Williams (He, Him, His)
amwilliams14@gmail.com
The Membership Committee is the hub for all things regarding Membership, including coordinating our annual Membership Drive.
kelsey@werge.law
The Mentorship Committee coordinates our Professional Mentoring Program (which is CLE-accredited!) and ensures our Bar association serves as resource of knowledge and community to students and legal professionals alike.
dec@wtotrial.com
The Public Policy Committee advocates for our Members' interests and inalienable rights through brief writing, statement writing and through signing-on and supporting other organizations' advocacy.
Chair: Phillip Takhar (Any/All Pronouns)
phillip.takhar@coag.gov
The Social Media and Marketing Committee is responsible for marketing our events and ensures CLBA's presence on social media is well-known and meaningful.
safiracastro@icloud.com
The Socials Committee coordinates our various social events, the primary purpose of which is to build a more united and stronger sense of community and support amongst our Members.