Professionalism and Civility in the U.S. District Court -- A Special Event

Alfred A. Arraj Courthouse Jury Assembly Room
901 19th Street, Denver

Please join the Faculty of Federal Advocates and the American College of Trial Lawyers for a special event on civility in the practice of law in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. The program will begin with remarks from Senior United States District Judge John L. Kane, who will share his observations on the decrease in civility observed during his nearly half century on the bench. Mike O’Donnell and Carolyn Fairless of Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell, LLP will then share an overview of the American College of Trial Lawyers’ Code of Pretrial and Trial Conduct, which sets aspirational guidelines for trial lawyers and judges regarding civility in the practice of law and was recently approved as a Court policy by the judges in the District of Colorado. After the overview, Ms. Fairless and Mr. O’Donnell will be joined by Senior United States District Judge William J. Martinez, United States District Judge S. Kato Crews, and United States Magistrate Judge N. Reid Neureiter for a robust discussion on civility in the practice of law in the District of Colorado.

Attorneys of all ages, experience levels, and practice areas are strongly encouraged to attend and join in the discussion about maintaining and improving on civil discourse in the Colorado courts.

2 general/ethics CLE credits granted.