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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2 KOREY WISE INNOCENCE PROJECT 3-5 PRESIDENT'S PAGE 6-7 LICENSED LEGAL PROFESSIONALS 9-11 IN-PERSON LEGAL CLINIC 13 SPONSORSHIPS AND ADVERTISEMENTS 13 LEGAL CLINIC VOLUNTEERS 14 CLASSIFIED ADS 15-16 HOME STUDY WEBINARS 17 PROFESSIONALISM 18
Civil - 274 Business - 235 Real Estate - 203 Tax and Estate - 180 Family - 153 Natural Resources / Environment - 137 Criminal - 132 Employment - 91 Intellectual Property - 81 Government - 66 Alternative Dispute Resolution - 65 In-House Counsel - 58 Elder - 35 Availability of Legal Services - 29 Bankruptcy - 26 Immigration - 25 Disability - 17
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The BCBA has been working on a project this summer to learn more about our membership. One task we completed was to add everyone to practice sections. We are hoping this will enable us to reduce overall notifications and send more relevant content to each of you. We did this through firm and Google searches, so we may have gotten a few wrong! Please take a moment to log in to your BCBA profile and add or delete any sections we missed. There are some attorneys who we couldn't find so those are likely blank. I thought you would all find it interesting to see the breakdown of our membership. Keep in mind, many attorneys have more than one area of practice. Next month we will break down member categories and firm sizes.
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Community Spotlight: Korey Wise Innocence Project (KWip)
The Korey Wise Innocence Project (KWIP), housed at the University of Colorado Law School, works to free the wrongfully convicted and prevent future injustices. Every day, KWIP works to investigate and litigate cases where innocent people have been wrongfully convicted in Colorado. When we take on a case, our lawyers and law student volunteers dig deep in an effort to uncover new evidence of innocence. Originally known as the Colorado Innocence Project, KWIP received a generous multi-year gift in 2015 from Korey Wise, a member of the Exonerated Five, formerly known as the “Central Park Five.” In recognition of his support and advocacy, the project was renamed the Korey Wise Innocence Project (KWIP). Korey Wise was wrongfully convicted as a teenager and spent more than a decade in prison before being exonerated. Korey's story is one of resilience, advocacy, and the power of truth. These values continue to inspire and guide our work at KWIP. Our Work KWIP operates through a three-pronged approach: Case Investigation & Litigation – We review credible claims of innocence from incarcerated individuals across Colorado. When the evidence supports it, we pursue every possible legal avenue to overturn wrongful convictions and secure our clients’ freedom. Policy Reform – We collaborate with lawmakers, community advocates, and partner organizations to address the root causes of wrongful convictions, from flawed eyewitness identifications to access to DNA testing and more. Education & Awareness – We engage with the public, legal professionals, and future attorneys to raise awareness about wrongful convictions and to inspire the next generation of advocates. Our work is deeply enriched by the contributions of University of Colorado law students, who gain hands-on experience while advancing real-world cases. Through KWIP, students learn not only the law, but also the human stakes behind every legal battle.
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Impact Since Inception In a relatively short time, KWIP has achieved life-changing outcomes: Stephen Martinez - Released in April 2026 after serving 27 years of a life sentence on a wrongful conviction. Jason Hogan – Released May 9, 2023, was serving a 77-year sentence on a wrongful conviction. James Cass Garner – Released in April 2025 after serving nearly 15 years on a wrongful conviction. Yonas Ande - Released in 2025 with KWIP’s assistance. In the 2023 legislative session, KWIP achieved a huge victory by passing a bill that modernized Colorado’s DNA testing statute, making it easier for innocent people in prison to get the DNA needed to prove their innocence. In 2023, KWIP brought a new program – Legislation Inside (LI) – into our fold. LI seeks to give incarcerated individuals a voice in the legislative process. Incarcerated representatives are elected at prisons across Colorado, meet weekly with KWIP staff to track pending bills, take positions on bills that affect the prison population, and draft their own legislation. We even made history when LI members drafted a bill that was passed in the Colorado State Legislature in Spring 2025! LI was codified in 2025 and it is now a statutorily recognized advisory body designed to formally bring the perspectives of incarcerated Coloradans into the legislative process. In the 2026 legislative session, KWIP ran and unanimously passed a bill addressing the use of presumptive drug test kits, which are notoriously unreliable and often lead to wrongful misdemeanor convictions. Why This Work Matters Wrongful convictions are not rare mistakes, they are systemic failures that can happen to anyone. Each case is a human tragedy, with ripple effects that extend to families, communities, and the integrity of the legal system itself. By addressing these injustices through investigation, legal advocacy, public education, and policy reform, KWIP works to create a future where truth and fairness prevail over error and bias. Get Involved KWIP thrives on collaboration with law students, legal professionals, community members, and organizations that share our mission. Whether by volunteering time, attending events, contributing resources, or spreading awareness, there are many ways to support our work. Donating is another way to help and no amount is too small. KWIP is a non-profit organization that relies on private donations to pay for the salaries of our staff members, DNA testing, hiring of experts and covering the costs of our litigation cases.
Voices of Innocence Gala on October 2 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Denver Mark your calendars! The Korey Wise Innocence Project’s annual gala will be held on October 2 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Denver, CO. This unforgettable evening will feature: Drinks and a plated dinner Inspirational speakers and captivating programming A silent auction showcasing artwork by incarcerated artists A thrilling live auction Tickets and sponsorships are now available and going fast! We anticipate another sold-out event this year, so be sure to secure your spot early. Sponsorships are an incredible way to support our work and participate in our annual gala. Please reach out to erin.calkins@colorado.edu for more information. This gala is KWIP’s largest fundraiser of the year. We rely on the generosity of our passionate community to continue our vital work advocating for the wrongfully convicted. Your support makes justice possible. For more information, visit Korey Wise Innocence Project | Colorado Law | University of Colorado Boulder. Together, we can bring more stories of injustice to light and more people home.
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The Importance of Mentorship Throughout my legal career, I have had the benefit of being mentored by attorneys who have had a profound impact on all aspects of my practice. My first mentor, the Honorable Richard M. Borchers, was a United States Magistrate Judge, who had initially joined the bench as a District Court Judge in Adams County in 1984. In the Summer of 1998, Judge Borchers graciously provided me—a New York City law student whose only connection with the State of Colorado was a burning desire to move here—with an internship in his chambers, after I had mailed my resume to the entire Colorado federal court bench simply begging for an opportunity. Through Judge Borchers’ grace, kindness, intellect, and respect for every litigant who appeared in his court, including those who had committed horrific crimes and were incarcerated at the ADX Florence supermax penitentiary, I learned the values of treating all attorneys and litigants I encounter in an ethical manner and precisely how I would like to be treated. I also learned that you do not have to be the loudest person in the room to make your point. And I learned the responsibilities we have as Colorado attorneys to give back to our communities and the privilege that it is to practice law in one of the country’s most beautiful and unique states. A few years later, in 2003, I had the honor of being mentored by one of the most intelligent, hard-working civil defense attorneys in our state’s history, John Grund. John was the owner of a small law firm and one of the most respected insurance lawyers in Colorado, when he hired me as a young associate. John had extremely high standards for himself and his colleagues, including myself. From John, I learned first-hand that our clients all deserve our best work product and as attorneys we have a responsibility to deliver that through hard work, top-notch legal writing and advocacy, and being attuned to all legal developments in our practice area. I also learned some of the finer points of business development including the importance of creativity, hard work, and persistence. And approximately a dozen years later, my third mentor, Catherine Hansen-Stamp, helped me develop one of my legal specialties and professional passions, outdoor recreation law. Cathy was a solo practitioner and one of our country’s pioneers in this fun and highly important field. Through Cathy, I learned some of the finer points, legal nuances, and various aspects of recreation law, and the unique opportunities that are afforded to those of us who practice in this field in the outdoor-loving Rocky Mountain West. All three of these attorneys had a profound impact on my career and helped me develop the substantial legal skills and “intangibles” necessary to effectively practice law. And they did so with patience and a genuine interest in my professional development. Largely because of these experiences, I have made
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mentorship a high priority and urge all Boulder County attorneys to do so as well, regardless of whether this is through a formal program such as the Colorado Office of Attorney Professional Excellence (APEX) , an organized effort through your legal organization, or simply by agreeing to regularly meet with a less experienced attorney for coffee every couple of months. As Boulder County attorneys enter and seek professional growth in an uncertain economy and in a community that has only a finite number of legal opportunities which often force recent law school graduates to leave town to gain valuable experience, mentorship is critical. In my opinion, it is never too early for new attorneys to learn professionalism and the importance of treating other attorneys, staff members, our clients, and opposing parties with the courtesy and kindness that is a hallmark of a “Boulder attorney”; even if this is not always reciprocated. It is also never too early to impart critical networking and professional development skills, and to assist others in finding their “niche” and “comfort zone” so such skills could be developed in a natural manner. Mentorship could also be instrumental in not only helping less experienced attorneys develop their practical legal skills such as writing and effective trial advocacy, but also to provide guidance in identifying their passions within the law. Indeed, many young attorneys like I was 25 years ago began practicing with virtually no knowledge of the area of the law that interests them. For many, your practice area is determined by your first employer’s needs. Mentorship could play a critical role in helping professionals identify and take control of their journey early on in their career rather than allow it to be determined by others. And finally, I urge all mentors to encourage their mentees to perform community service, pro bono work, or otherwise volunteer and assist the less fortunate in their community. In the year ahead, as part of our Bar’s emphasis on the development of younger lawyers, I encourage all of our community’s more seasoned attorneys to actively mentor at least one newer attorney. Perhaps create a mentorship program similar to the one we have developed at my law firm, Caplan and Earnest LLC, in which a veteran attorney is paired with a less experienced one (often two attorneys who do not normally work together) to meet at least once per quarter to discuss various aspects of professional development. I also urge all attorneys without a natural mentor-mentee match to reach out to the Boulder Bar, and we could help facilitate such a relationship. Or you could apply to be part of the APEX program. Regardless of whether the mentorship relationship is established through a “formal” relationship or developed organically as was my relationship with my mentors, I encourage all attorneys to make mentorship a high priority in the year ahead because the benefits are highly rewarding for both members of the relationship and critical to the growth of the newer attorneys in the Boulder County legal community. If you are interested in serving as a mentor or mentee as part of the Boulder Bar’s efforts in this regard, please email Laura Ruth (lruth@boulder-bar.org) or Doug Stevens (dstevens@celaw.com).
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There’s a new professional in town: Licensed Legal Paraprofessional (“LLP”). The inaugural LLP cohort was sworn in on June 20, 2024. This initial cohort is starting their third year in practice, changing the landscape of family law cases for the better. While LLPs are not new per se, the roles that they are taking in the legal community are continuing to change and develop since their inception into the practice. As of the end of 2025, there are 108 LLPs in the State of Colorado. The LLP Exam is now given 1 time per year in November. Governing Rules and LLPs Defined: The Colorado Supreme Court approved rules creating the LLP license in March 2023, and LLPs are licensed by the Court, through the Office of LLP Admissions under OARC, to provide certain legal services in specified family law matters only. LLPs are governed by Rule 207. A Licensed Legal Paraprofessional is defined under Rule 207.1. Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals (“LLPs”) are individuals licensed by the Supreme Court pursuant to Rule 207 to perform certain types of legal services only under the conditions set forth by the Colorado Supreme Court. Pathway to Becoming an LLP: Rule 207.8 governs the admissions of LLPs within the State of Colorado. There are two (2) pathways to qualify to take the examination for admission as defined under Rule 207.8: (1) Education Plus Experience Path; and (2) Experience Only Path. Let’s first discuss the Education Plus Experience pathway. The key takeaways for education and experience are as follows: (1) Applicants applying under this path must: (i) demonstrate that the applicant has worked 1,500 hours in employment constituting substantive law related practical experience, which must include 500 hours of experience in Colorado family law, within the three years immediately preceding the date of filing the LLP application; and (ii) have received one of the following academic degrees or certificates: (a) a J.D. or LL.B. degree from a law school approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association or a state-accredited law school; (b) an associate’s degree in legal or paralegal studies, including at least 30 credit hours in law, including legal research and writing, from an accredited school; (c) a bachelor’s degree in legal or paralegal studies, including at least 30 credit hours in law, including legal research and writing, from an accredited school; (d) a bachelor’s degree in any subject from an accredited school plus a paralegal certificate, which may be obtained from the same or different accredited school, which includes at least 30 credit hours in law, including legal research and writing; or (e) a first professional law degree from a law school in a country other than the United States with an LL.M. qualifying such applicant to sit for the Colorado bar examination under C.R.C.P. 204.3; or (f) a master’s degree in legal studies from an accredited school. Next, we discuss the pathway through experience only. A Colorado LLP applicant applying under the experience-only path must demonstrate that the applicant: (a) has worked 4,500 hours in employment constituting substantive law-related practical experience within the five years immediately preceding the date of filing the LLP application; and (b) within the hours described in paragraph (a), has worked 1,500 hours of experience in Colorado family law the three years immediately preceding the date of filing the
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LLP application. Each applicant must take and pass a comprehensive Colorado LLP Examination that includes testing on topics such as family law, professional conduct rules, and any other topics designated by the Supreme Court. They must also show they have the character and fitness to practice and show they have completed an Ethics course from an accredited school that teaches the rules of professional conduct. In Practice: A major and instrumental rule change that became effective on December 1, 2025, gave LLPs the ability to provide much needed assistance to their clients in the courtroom, among other things. The initial rules licensing LLPs allowed LLPs to give an opening statement, closing argument, and make objections for their clients; however, they were not allowed to examine witnesses, requiring their clients to proceed essentially pro se when examining witnesses on direct and cross examination. This made the practical side of the LLPs practice more difficult, as they could only do so much in the courtroom. The impact of the newest rule change for LLPs has been a gamechanger by allowing LLPs to conduct examination of witnesses in the courtroom. LLPs continue to help provide legal services to those that don’t have a lot of means and they provide access to justice to so many who would otherwise proceed pro se. As the Colorado Judicial Branch has reported, almost 75% of those in family law cases proceed without representation, the LLP tier was meant to assist with that lower wage gap. So what can’t they do? The first place to look if you are unsure of what a LLP is allowed to do is to look at the Rules Governing LLPs. Rest assured, LLPs have worked hard to get where they are and they want to ensure that they keep their license. Highlights as to what LLPs can’t do are as follows: (1) Practice in an area outside of family law; (2) Represent someone in a punitive contempt action; (3) Take a case where common law or date of common law is at issue; and (4) a disputed jurisdiction issue. For the full list of what LLPs are not able to handle, please look at Rule 207. The biggest thing to keep in mind is that once the common law issue or jurisdictional issues have been resolved, the LLP can jump back in to negotiate, mediate, and or litigate the remainder of the action. Colorado Licensed Paraprofessional Rules of Professional Conduct: LLPs, are regulated through the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel just like attorneys. LLPs must follow the Colorado Licensed Paraprofessional Rules of Professional Conduct. For example, LLPs must comply with confidentiality rules, conflict rules, court conduct rules, and money-handling rules just like licensed attorneys do. LLPs must also pay their annual registration fee and must complete 30 credits of continuing legal education (5 to include 1 EDI and 4 ethics) within a 3 year period. LLP Employment: LLPs have several different types of employment options. They can be within a firm with licensed attorneys practicing as a LLP or hybrid as a LLP/paralegal. They can also have a solo practice. There are many positives to each route the LLP could take. If a LLP works within a firm, the LLP is provided many mentorship and learning opportunities as they navigate the practice of law. A downside can be that they may not be able to select the types of cases they take. A solo LLP has a lot of freedom to take the types of cases they want to take. A downside may be the realities of navigating how to practice law and how to run a business (which is similar to an attorney solo practitioner). My firm has incorporated LLPs from the start and if anyone is interested in incorporating
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community. LLLPs into their firm, please reach out as I’d be happy to discuss this with you. Ultimately, the best thing attorneys can do for LLPs is be there as mentors so that LLPs know that they belong in the legal Types of Representation of Clients by LLPs: (1) Full scope; (2) Limited scope; (3) Unbundled services; and (4) Other miscellaneous roles. Some LLPs will represent clients in a full scope capacity, while others will provide representation in a limited scope capacity. Many LLPs are also providing unbundled services to their clients to continue with the lower cost model of representation. We are also seeing LLPs fill roles such as a Child and Family Investigator (“CFI”) or mediator. These are all types of affordable representation that are needed in family law especially for clients in legal deserts. Benefits: A couple benefits to having LLPs are: (1) they can be more affordable to clients who otherwise would go in front of the court pro se; and (2) they are providing assistance to clients in legal deserts across the state. Having assisted at the most recent LLP Practicum in June of this year, and also as co-counsel for LLPs at my firm, I am provided with a unique opportunity to see firsthand the amazing work these individuals are doing day in and day out. They are knowledgeable, well prepared, and compassionate, trying to obtain the best possible outcome for their client. Conclusion: LLPs have stepped into this new role with professionalism and effective representation. LLPs are required, just like attorneys, to take an examination, pass an ethics course, and maintain continuing legal education. It is important that we welcome LLPs into the legal community with civility and professionalism. Jolyn Noel Belk, Esq. Partner at The Harris Law Firm, PLLP is the chair of the BCBA Family Law Section.
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Did you know the BCBA sponsors a Free Virtual Legal Clinic for Boulder County? This started during the pandemic and was so successful we have continued it to help further our commitment to access to justice. To date, we have helped over 1700 community members! We have a small group of incredibly dedicated volunteers who give 15-20 minutes of their time approximately once every few weeks. We would like to get that number to once a month, but we need more volunteers! Can you help with 20 minutes once a month in service to your community? Please let us know that you are available to help once per month (or more!) along with your practice areas. We could not provide this service without all of our amazing volunteer attorneys! Please contact Bay for more information about attorney.participating as a volunteer Please click here to sign up
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Dietze and Davis Seeking Family-Law Associate Attorney: Long-established Boulder law firm seeks a family-law Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of experience to join our collaborative and growing team. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for an early-career attorney to develop strong skills while working closely with experienced practitioners in our active family law practice. From day one, you will take on meaningful responsibility, work directly with clients, and help manage cases from inception through resolution. In addition, you will have the opportunity to explore other legal fields, as you work with attorneys across our other diverse practice areas. Our firm values work-life balance and community engagement, maintains reasonable billable expectations, and fosters a collegial office culture where attorneys are encouraged to build rewarding, long-term careers. Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. Judicial clerkship experience is welcomed but not required. To apply, please submit a resume, writing sample, law school transcript, references, and salary expectations to Emily@dietzedavis.com. Salary range for 1-3 years of experience: $90,000 - $120,000. (9/19) Contract Bilingual Intake Paralegal – Bridge to Justice, Eviction Legal Defense Program Location: Hybrid – remote work with weekly in-court assistance during Friday morning at the Boulder Justice Center in Boulder, Colorado Employee Status: Independent Contractor Type of Job: Part-time Work Schedule: Flexible but primary services to be provided on Friday Mornings during eviction hearings in Boulder County Court Compensation: $60-70/hour Deadline: Application will be considered on a rolling basis Provide paralegal services and assist in intake coordination for Bridge to Justice’s (B2J) Eviction Legal Defense Program, with a focus on improving language access for the program. Work in conjunction with Senior Intake Paralegal to assist with the management and monitoring of legal assistance and support services for eligible tenants facing eviction in the County of Boulder. Help coordinate no-cost B2J attorney consultations, community referrals and resources, and collaborative efforts with county agencies. Application Information Application Methods: Apply by emailing resume or curriculum vitae, cover letter, and list of references to eviction@bridge2justice.org Application Documents: Resume/CV; Cover letter; list of professional references Primary Job Contact – For questions regarding this position, please reach out to: G. Patrick Lee Supervising Attorney, Eviction Legal Defense Program patrick@bridge2justice.org See full description here (10/3)
Arapahoe County County Attorney: THE OPPORTUNITY: Arapahoe County is one of Colorado's largest and fastest-growing counties with over 655,070 residents, encompassing communities such as Aurora, Centennial, Littleton, and Englewood. The county government manages substantial budgets, public safety functions, land-use issues, human services programs, elections, infrastructure projects, and regulatory matters. The County Attorney's Office serves as legal counsel to county leadership and department directors, helping shape policy while managing legal risk. Arapahoe County is seeking an exceptional attorney, trusted advisor, and collaborative public sector leader who combines outstanding legal judgment with political awareness, emotional intelligence, and unwavering integrity to serve as their next County Attorney. QUALIFICATIONS The following are the minimum qualifications for the position of County Attorney: Education: Juris Doctorate Degree or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from an accredited law school. Experience: Twelve (12) years of increasingly responsible experience in similarly affected areas, three (3) years of which should be at a high level of supervisory, administrative or management capacity. Licensure: Fully licensed through the Colorado Bar Examination (within 12 months of date of hire). Passed the Multi-State Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) Good Standing with the Colorado Supreme Court For an extensive list of skills, abilities and competencies, interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed recruitment brochure at www.mosaicpublic.com/careers. SALARY & BENEFITS The hiring range for the County Attorney is dependent on qualifications and experience. Anticipated ranges are listed below: 2026 Range: Min $205,738 | Mid $267,540 | Max $329,342. Anticipated 2027 Range: Min $209,709 | Mid $272,704 | Max $335,698. Anticipated Hiring Rate: ~$245,500 Click here to apply (9/19)
A benefit of BCBA CLE offerings moving to webinars is that we are able to record the programs and make them available to view after the live presentation. We also submit the majority of our recordings for home study CLE credit, which allows our members to view them as needed to fulfill the credits needed for their reporting periods. Please see a list of our current home study offerings below, and if there is a program you're interested that you don't see here, the full list of our video recordings is available for BCBA Members only on our Webinars page. If there is a program that is not currently accredited for home study that you're interested, please contact Bay and we can work to get a recording re-accredited.
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General Credit Courses BCBA Criminal Law Section CLE Webinar: Mental Health Resources and Defending Mental Health Cases in the 20th Judicial District Presented by Charles Testa and Chris White Video recording here Course ID# 877704 Mediation Tips for Probate Cases Presented by Judge Collins, Judge Butler (ret.) and Diedre Braverman Video recording here Course ID# 871733 Immigration Law for Non-Immigration Attorneys Presented by Brad Hendrick Video recording here Course ID #866905 Domestic Violence: A Community Issue Presented by Jolyn Belk, Sandie Campanella and Shelby Logan Video recording here Course ID #867112 Ethics credit ABA Formal Ethics Opinion 518: Game-Changer or Business as Usual for Mediators Presented by Jennifer Sullivan Video recording here Course ID# 872394 Creating Effective and Ethical Environments for Colleagues and Clients with Intellectual Disabilities Presented by April McMurrey, Zoey Tanner, and Judge Chris Larson Video recording here Course ID# 850525 Moving from Ignorance to Terror: Engagement Letters for Estate Planners Presented by Connie Eyster Video recording here Course ID# 853868 EDI Courses Disability Rights at Thirty-five Presented by Andrew C. Montoya, Civil Rights Legal Program Director at the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition Video recording here Course #869932 Leading Through Generations Presented by Ryann Peyton Video recording here Course #866903 Pro Bono Beyond the Ethics Rule Presented by Brett Landis, Rachel Kunath, Alisiana Medina Video recording here Course #865696 Introduction to Racial Equity: A Lawyer's Responsibility Presented by Judge Dea Lindsey Video recording here Course ID# 847136
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