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A quarterly newsletter of the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel
Promoting Professionalism. Protecting the Public.
 

THE NUMBER



6
Colorado's rank for overall access to justice in a new index released earlier this year. That's the good news. The bad news? We ranked 48th for providing civil legal aid to those who can't afford an attorney.


NEWS


70,000 HAVE VISITED THE JUDICIAL LEARNING CENTER. HAVE YOU?
The Colorado Judicial Learning has hosted thousands of school children and delegations from around the world since opening three years ago.

THE 2017 LAWYER REGISTRATION PROCESS
You’ll notice a simple change to the professional liability insurance disclosure.

CLIENT PROTECTION FUND PASSES $6 MILLION MILESTONE
The Attorneys’ Fund for Client Protection has paid that amount to those who lost money due to the dishonest conduct of a lawyer.


 

COUNSEL FOR THE CRAFT


SORRY, YOU'RE JUST NOT MY TYPE
Even if you do not proceed with the representation, you may have ethical obligations to those clients who only consulted you. Take these steps to avoid potential pitfalls. 

CAMP EXPANDS THE MENTORING MODEL
The Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program has developed several new programs tailored to specific attorney groups.


DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS CODEPENDENT?
Chances are, you do know someone who is codependent in your personal or professional life.

 

TECH TALK


DON'T CLICK THAT LINK!
An email phishing scam targeting attorneys claims to contain a disciplinary complaint. It doesn’t.


HAVE YOU LIKED US ON FACEBOOK?
Our page offers deadline reminders and updates on this office's work.


HOW TO AUTOMATE YOUR LAW PRACTICE
The ABA offers a few tips on how to reduce the deman of everyday repetitive tasks.
 

LAW SCHOOL CORNER


RAISING THE BAR ON EXAM PREP
The Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel will soon post a series of videos answering questions about the entire bar exam process -- from before the exam to during the exam to after the exam.


WELCOME NEW ATTORNEYS
Most of the 583 people who passed the July bar exam took the oath of admission during a October ceremony.


 

OF NOTE


AVOID THE MOST COMMON RULE VIOLATION
Attend our Trust Account School for valuable tips on how to properly maintain your client's money.






 
James C. Coyle
Attorney Regulation Counsel

IMPORTANT DATES


Jan. 4  Laptop registration opens for February 2017 bar exam

Jan. 10  Bar Exam Orientation - Available on line

Jan. 31  LATE 2015 CLE compliance period ends

Feb. 1  Application period opens for July 2017 bar exam

Feb. 7  Laptop registration closes for February 2017 bar exam

Feb. 21-22  February 2017 bar exam



 
CLEs & OFFICE PRESENTATIONS


Jan. 9  Mentoring a Professional Identity - Civility & Professionalism for the Modern Lawyer, CBA CLE in Denver

Jan. 12  Ethics and Professionalism UpdateCBA CLE in Denver

Jan. 17  Practicing with Professionalism, CBA CLE in Denver


Feb. 2  "Dropping Case Loads -- Are We Really That Awesome?" National Organization of Bar Counsel Mid-Year Meeting (Jim Coyle)

Feb. 4  "Soft Misconduct and Civility" National Organization of Bar Counsel Mid-Year Meeting (Jim Coyle)

Feb. 10  Trust Account School taught by the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel and open to all attorneys and legal staff.

Feb. 23  Practicing with Professionalism, CBA CLE in Denver

March 29  Practicing with Professionalism, CBA CLE in Denver


April 14  Trust Account School taught by the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel and open to all attorneys and legal staff.



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