Upcoming Events
Join the Young Lawyers Division to celebrate Larimer County Law Day with a Lunch CLE. Professor Douglas Spencer of CU Law will take a deep dive into two of the most significant recent U.S. Supreme Court cases impacting race, elections, and the very foundation of our democracy.
The Women’s Bar is hosting a lunch meeting and invites all who would like to know more about the Women’s Bar and who may be interested in becoming a committee member for the 2024-2025 year.
Regularly Scheduled Events
LCBA Board Meetings
LCBA Board Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month via Zoom at 7:00 a.m. Agenda items may be submitted for consideration to the President one week prior to the monthly Executive Committee meeting. Please contact President Heidi Whitaker to add an item to the agenda:
heidi@burnhamlaw.com.
Young Lawyers Group Meetings
The Larimer County Young Lawyers meet the third Wednesday of every month. If you are interested in their group, please contact Russ Connelly at russbconn@gmail.com. The YLD hosts monthly happy hours to socialize with colleagues outside of the work environment. See our Events page for more information on these events.
LCBA Trust & Estates Section
There is an informal group of Trust and Estate lawyers called the LCBA Trust & Estates Section. The primary function of the group is to meet four times a year for presentations on trust and estate topics. The group meets a four times a year on the third Wednesday of the months of January, April, July, and October. The meetings are from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the First National Bank in downtown Fort Collins. Any attorney can join! If you are interested in receiving emails about upcoming events, please email Co-Chair Rikke M. Liska to join this group. She may be reached at Rikke@legalep.com.
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
The Colorado Criminal Defense Bar (Larimer Chapter) is not currently holding meetings. Please contact Rachel Michael at rachel@ramlawllc.com if you would like to help coordinate future meetings and events for the Larimer CCDB.
National Adoption Day
The-is event is always held in November during National Adoption Month.
Adoption proceedings take place all day in the courtroom and following each adoption proceeding, the child and his/her family & friends are invited to the Party Room to celebrate their special day with music, gifts for the children, entertainment, & photographs.
We are looking for someone with a big heart and a desire to plan and organize our local Adoption Day events. Heidi Whitaker is our newly elected LCBA President for the 2023-2024 year and is looking for someone to take the reins for this event.
Please contact Heidi Whitaker for more information, or to express an interest in serving in this capacity. She may be reached at heidi@burnhamlaw.com.
Past Events
Join the Young Lawyer’s Division for Happy Hour at the Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant for a fun social time with colleagues. All are welcome!
The Larimer & Weld County Women’s Bar Associations invite you to Mix, Mingle & Move for a BOARD30FC Workout and Social Get-Together. Prioritize your well-being while bonding with your peers!
The Larimer County Bar Association Professionalism Committee presents its 32nd Annual Ethics Seminar and Professionalism Award presentation on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at The Lincoln Center in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Please join us on Thursday , March 28, 2024 at Ruben's Grill and Cantina for our monthly dinner and CLE! We will discuss the new FinCEN Small Business Beneficial Ownership Reporting. Non-members are welcome to attend.
Join the attorneys with the Larimer County Criminal Justice Bar for their Spring Meeting. They will discuss opportunities to join the Executive Committee and issues affecting their Bar
This event will be held at the Larimer County Justice Center for the Coffee/Social Time, Business Meeting, Lunch, and CLE.s. Featured speaker is Judge Jon Olafson of the Denver District Court for a catered lunch and a discussion on how to practice good allyship toward diverse colleagues and friends in the legal community.
Join us for an evening of networking and knowledge-sharing with Judge Julie Field (retired). She will be delivering a captivating CLE presentation.
The Larimer County Bar Association is pleased to be a sponsor for the 2024 High School Mock Trial Tournament. Volunteers are needed to be Scorers for this Event!
Join the Young Lawyers Division for fun, good eats and drinks at their Winter Social! RSVP’s are required for this event.
Join the LCWBA for Happy Hour to kick-off the Holiday Season! Chief Judge Blanco will be the guest speaker at this event and The Women’s Bar Association President, Emma Garrison will discuss happenings at the state level.
The Domestic Relations Best Practice Committee is hosting a CLE Workshop for the entire legal community, not just the Domestic Relations Bar. J. Ryan, Director of the Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program will present this right now workshop on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Celebrate Professionalism month with your colleagues on Friday mornings in October. The Young Lawyers Division is hosting Coffee with Lawyers at four different law firms in Fort Collins.
Larimer County Women’s Bar Association invites you to their MAD FUN FALL SOCIAL! Embark on a journey down the rabbit hole with this event! All are invited and welcome to attend this event!
The LCBA Professionalism Committee and Young Lawyers Division Invite You to Celebrate Legal Professionalism Month with a catered lunch and CLE.
This event is to recognize our wonderful volunteers and connect with others who may be interested in volunteering. Hosted by the Access to Justice and Pro Bono Committees.
Join this informal group of attorneys for presentations on trust and estate topics! CLE credit is often included.
Please plan to join us for an enjoyable evening of fun, good food, drinks, and lot’s of socializing with colleagues and friends! This is the LCBA event of the season you don’t want to miss!
Once again all LCBA cyclists are invited to enjoy an afternoon of two-wheeled adventure. The route takes us westward from the Courthouse through Bellvue and environs. We stop at the Swing Station in Laporte on our way back for a cold beverage and camaraderie.
Grab your clubs and join the annual Term Day Golf Tournament for an afternoon of fun and socializing. Bring your competitive spirit and win some great prizes! Participation in the Golf Tournament is open to LCBA members, and their family, friends, clients, staff, etc.
Join us for Fall Term Day beginning with some social time over coffee and donuts and the business meeting in the morning. Then be a part of the annual golf tournament at Collindale or afternoon bike ride through Bellvue and Laporte. Finish the day with a buffet dinner and musical stylings by The Pryde at the Strauss Cabin Farmhouse in Fort Collins.
The Young Lawyers Division would like you to join them for a thirst-quenching happy hour at the popular Odell Brewing Company in Fort Collins.
This CLE has been rescheduled from February 2023. The Honorable Daniel McDonald and David Ayraud, Senior County Attorney will lead this presentation followed by breakout sessions with Judge McDonald, Judge Lammons, and Retired Judge, Julie Field. Practitioners Jennifer Stewart, Kate Smith, and LIndsay Reilly will help facilitate the breakout sessions.
This is a public event for those interested in learning about legal topics that interest older adults the most. A special guest speaker from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation will educate participants on common scams that target them and much more!
Join presenters Josh Christian, Jeremy Shufflebarger, and Taya Matoy as they lay a foundation on the topic of Reintegration Therapy to help professionals who work with families having parent-child contact issues.
Join the Young Lawyers Division for a sweet summer treat with friends and colleagues!
Join the Young Lawyers Division for a Happy Hour to Kick Off the Holiday Season!
Evictions: “How Do I Prepare and What Does it Look Like?” Bring your lunch for a timely presentation on eviction law by attorneys Pete Dauster and Dan St. John.
Please join us on Thursday May 25, 2023 at Ruben's Grill and Cantina for our monthly dinner and CLE! Doug Stratton with Ritsema Law will be the featured guest speaker.
Join the Young Lawyers Division for Taco Happy Hour on May 25th! A fun evening to kick off the start of summer!
Join the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, Larimer Chapter for an informative and social lunch. The CWBA is looking for new Executive Committee Members for their 2023-2024 year so come and learn more about the positions, roles and what the Executive Committee does.