Faculty of Federal Advocates upcoming events

A Former Public Defender and Former Prosecutor’s Perspectives on Magistrate Judge Criminal Practice from the Other Side of the Bench (Tuesday, October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

FACULTY OF FEDERAL ADVOCATES
PRESENTS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026

12:00 - 1:15 P.M.
BYRON ROGERS COURTHOUSE, 1961 stout street, DENVER

"A FORMER PUBLIC DEFENDER AND FORMER PROSECUTOR'S PERSPECTIVES ON MAGISTRATE JUDGE CRIMINAL PRACTICE FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BENCH"

U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE CYRUS Y. CHUNG
AND
U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE TIMOTHY P. O'HARA
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

IN PERSON ONLY

Detention decisions are often named as the most difficult ones for magistrate judges to make. Magistrate Judges O’Hara and Chung were on opposite sides of the aisle when in practice, but on the bench, they both face this common task. Come and learn how to avoid common pitfalls that practitioners face in detention hearings — including those into which the judges had themselves fallen when in practice — and other preliminary proceedings in front of magistrate judges, such as preliminary hearings. Strong advocacy from both sides produces more just outcomes and, by taking away from this program a solid understanding of the task magistrate judges face in detention hearings, practitioners will be able to aid the Court in arriving at such outcomes.

2 general CLE credits requested

Pro Bono Opportunities in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado (Tuesday, October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

FACULTY OF FEDERAL ADVOCATES

PRESENTS

PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES IN THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 2026
12 NOON-1:30 P.M.

HOSTED BY WHEELER TRIGG O'DONNELL LLP
at their offices
370 17th Street, Suite 4500, Denver

AND

HOLLAND & HART LLP
HADDON MORGAN & FORMAN, P.C.

AGENDA

11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Registration - Boxed Lunches Provided

12:00-12:05 p.m.
Welcome Remarks Extended by Moderator Kevin Homiak, Partner and Pro Bono Chair – Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP

12:05-1:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion on Pro Bono Opportunities in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

- The Honorable S. Kato Crews, U.S. District Judge for the District of Colorado
- The Honorable Cyrus Y. Chung, U.S. Magistrate Judge for the District of Colorado
- Matthew Skeen, Managing Attorney, Federal Pro Se Clinic
- Michael Schuster, President and Founder - Colorado Bankruptcy Discharge and Dischargability Pro Bono Foundation, Inc.
- Laura Wolf, Spark Justice LLC

1:00-1:15 p.m.
FLAP Pro Bono Client Experience and Perspective
Featuring Dr. Paul Joseph and Laura Wolf

1:15-1:30 p.m.
Moderated Discussion with Attendees on Pro Bono Opportunities

1:30 p.m.
Adjourn

This program is being offered FREE to attorneys interested in exploring pro bono volunteer opportunities in Colorado's federal court system. There is no registration fee for this program BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

2 general CLE credits requested.

Questions: Contact Dana Collier at dana@facultyfederaladvocates.org, 720-667-6049 or 303-887-8339.

Thanks for registering and we are looking forward to seeing you!

Best regards,
Faculty of Federal Advocates

P.S. If you aren't an FFA member but would like to join and take advantage of member discounts on future programs, click HERE.

The 3 E's--Exploring the Courtroom Through the Lenses of Ethics, Etiquette, and Equipment (Thursday, October 29, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

FACULTY OF FEDERAL ADVOCATES
PRESENTS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2026

12:00 - 1:15 P.M.
ARRAJ COURTHOUSE, 901 19TH STREET, DENVER

"THE 3 E'S--EXPLORING THE COURTROOM THROUGH THE LENSES OF ETHICS, ETIQUETTE, AND EQUIPMENT"

U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE S. KATO CREWS
U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE N. REID NEUREITER
U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARITZA
DOMINGUEZ BRASWELL
CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK NICHOLE MILTON
COURT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR NICK RICHARDS
COURTROOM DEPUTY CLERK JULIE DYNES
COURTROOM DEPUTY CLERK ROMAN VILLA
COURTROOM DEPUTY CLERK HEIDI GUERRA
COURTROOM DEPUTY WORKLEADER MONIQUE ORTIZ
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

IN PERSON ONLY

The 3 E’s: exploring the courtroom through the lenses of ethics, etiquette, and equipment. A panel will present on the rules, standards, and policies that govern courtroom ethics and etiquette. A hands-on technology demonstration of the courtroom will follow.

.5 Ethics/2 general CLE credits requested

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!--FFA Roundtable (Friday, November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Federal Bench-Bar Roundtable

Friday, November 6, 2026
2-4:30 p.m.

Law Offices of Taft
675 15th Street, Suite 2300, Denver

This program offers a unique opportunity to engage in a series of roundtable discussions between federal and state court judges and federal court practitioners. The afternoon session will include three rounds of discussions at tables with a judge at each.

Judges who have indicated they will participate in the Roundtable include:

Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Judge Timothy Tymkovich
U.S. District Court
Judge Robert Blackburn
Judge Philip Brimmer
Judge Kato Crews
Judge Regina Rodriguez
Senior Judge William Martinez
Chief Magistrate Judge Scott Varholak
Magistrate Judge Cyrus Chung
Magistrate Judge Reid Neureiter
Magistrate Judge Timothy O'Hara
Magistrate Judge Susan Prose
Colorado Supreme Court
Chief Justice Monica Marquez
Justice Brian Boatright
Justice Richard Gabriel
Justice William Hood III
Colorado Court of Appeals
Chief Judge Ted Tow III
Judge Lino Lipinsky de Orlov
Judge Karl Schock
Judge Timothy Schutz
Judge David Yun

Because of limited space, this program is open only to judges and licensed practitioners.

Faculty of Federal Advocates upcoming events

A Former Public Defender and Former Prosecutor’s Perspectives on Magistrate Judge Criminal Practice from the Other Side of the Bench (Tuesday, October 20, 2026)

FACULTY OF FEDERAL ADVOCATES PRESENTS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026

12:00 - 1:15 P.M. BYRON ROGERS COURTHOUSE, 1961 stout street, DENVER

"A FORMER PUBLIC DEFENDER AND FORMER PROSECUTOR'S PERSPECTIVES ON MAGISTRATE JUDGE CRIMINAL PRACTICE FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BENCH"

IN PERSON ONLY

Pro Bono Opportunities in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado (Tuesday, October 27, 2026)

FACULTY OF FEDERAL ADVOCATES PRESENTS PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES IN THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 2026 12 NOON-1:30 P.M. HOSTED BY WHEELER TRIGG O'DONNELL LLP at their offices 370 17th Street, Suite 4500, Denver

The 3 E's--Exploring the Courtroom Through the Lenses of Ethics, Etiquette, and Equipment (Thursday, October 29, 2026)

FACULTY OF FEDERAL ADVOCATES PRESENTS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2026

12:00 - 1:15 P.M. ARRAJ COURTHOUSE, 901 19TH STREET, DENVER

"THE 3 E'S--EXPLORING THE COURTROOM THROUGH THE LENSES OF ETHICS, ETIQUETTE, AND EQUIPMENT"

IN PERSON ONLY

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!--FFA Roundtable (Friday, November 06, 2026)

FACULTY OF FEDERAL ADVOCATES
PRESENTS

12:00 - 1:15 P.M.
BYRON ROGERS COURTHOUSE, 1961 stout street, DENVER

FACULTY OF FEDERAL ADVOCATES

PRESENTS

PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES IN THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 2026
12 NOON-1:30 P.M.

HOSTED BY WHEELER TRIGG O'DONNELL LLP
at their offices
370 17th Street, Suite 4500, Denver

FACULTY OF FEDERAL ADVOCATES
PRESENTS

12:00 - 1:15 P.M.
ARRAJ COURTHOUSE, 901 19TH STREET, DENVER