2015 pcba awards dinner

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2015 PCBAAWARDS DINNER

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2014 PCBA EXECUTIVE BOARD

President: Cobea Becker President-Elect: Carla Sikes Secretary: Amiel Markenson Treasurer: Erica Vecchio At-large Member: Hank Geisel At-large Member: Chris Turner At-large Member: John Rice At-large Member: Alby Singleton Past President: Carla Sikes

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2014 PRESENTATION OF AWARDS

Congratulations to last year’s recipients!

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PRO BONO SERVICE AWARDS

Congratulations to last year’s winners!

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Altman, Keilbach, Lytle, Parliapiano & Ware, P.C.

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Becker & Ernst, LLC

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Franklin D. Azar & Associates

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Hassler Law Firm

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Gradisar, Trechter, Ripperger & Roth

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Jim Oliver

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Koncilja & Koncilja, P.C.

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Pueblo CLS Office

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Ron Stowell

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BAR ASSOCIATION MERIT AWARDS

Congratulations to last year’s winners!

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AWARD OF MERITJudge Kathleen Hearn

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COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

Sarah Lipka18

OUTSTANDING YOUNG LAWYER AWARD

Lisa Macchietto19

G. RODOSEVICH LEGAL SUPPORT AWARD

Keri Williams

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DENNIS MAES JUDICIAL BLDG.

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The new Dennis Maes Pueblo Judicial Building opened August 5, 2014.

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LAW DAYApril 29, 2015

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This has become an annual tradition for the PCBA. Nine schools and fifty students visited the judicial building to observe courtroom proceedings.

The Bar Association provided lunch for the students during which they were able to learn about the different roles that court staff, attorneys and judges have in the legal process. They were also able to ask questions about the proceedings they observed and the legal process in general.

This event is just one of the ways that the Pueblo County Bar Association fulfills its goal of community outreach and education.

Law Day PresentationChief Judge Deborah Eyler

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MOCK TRIALThis marks the thirtieth year of the CBA High School Mock Trial program.

Statewide, more than 100 high school teams participate and approximately 1,500 students perform as attorneys and/or witnesses in a mock court case.

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Locally, the PCBA sponsored 8 high school mock trial teams from 5 local high schools.

A team from Pueblo West HS advanced to the state championship round and took second place!

The PCBA is proud of the dedication and hard work the attorney coaches, faculty sponsors and students have put into the program.

Congrats to all on a job well done!

MOCK TRIAL

State Mock Trial ChampionshipGlenwood Springs HS vs. Pueblo West HS

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State Championship – 2nd PlacePueblo West High School

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2015 MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE

BALL

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On February 20, 2015 the PCBA hosted its first fundraiser to benefit the Pueblo County Pro Bono Project and CASA of Pueblo. It was an evening of Victorian-era Mardi Gras enchantment and fun. There was Cajun cuisine, king cakes, live jazz and big band music, dancing, a second line parade, silent and live auctions, the crowning of the king and queen, and a professional psychic-medium giving Victorian-era spiritualist readings.

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BALL

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Monies raised allow Colorado Legal Services' Pueblo County Pro Bono Project to provide high quality civil legal services for as many low income persons and members of vulnerable populations throughout Pueblo County as possible. CLS is the only agency in the state that provides free legal services, including advice, brief services and extended representation, in civil cases to indigent clients in every Colorado county.


BALL

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Funds raised are used by CASA of Pueblo to advocate for abused and neglected children by providing a voice in the courts and the community through trained volunteer advocates.

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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Platinum: Herr Investigations Franklin D. Azar & Associates

Gold: Becker & Ernst, LLC Mickey W. Smith, Attorney at Law & James

M. Croshal, Attorney at Law

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Silver: Yorkshire Veterinary Hospital 10th Judicial District Attorney

Bronze: Allied Wealth Benefits Brokers Jade Norton- Eagleridge Family Medicine

ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

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PCBA hopes to sponsor a fundraiser annually to benefit the Pueblo County Pro Bono Project and other local charities.

Stay tuned for next year….Coming in March 2016, 1920’s Speakeasy Masquerade Ball.


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2015 PCBA EXECUTIVE BOARD

President: Carla Sikes Secretary: Jennifer Zamarripa Treasurer: Lisa Macchietto At-large Member: Hank Geisel At-large Member: Tim O’Shea At-large Member: Judge Larry Schwartz At-large Member: Adam Schultz Past President: Cobea Becker

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YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION

Every month, the YLD meets for an evening of cocktails and camaraderie among colleagues, both new and advanced in the profession.

These “happy hours” support the YLD’s goals of promoting professionalism, mentoring, and building strong working relationships and friendships among the members of the PCBA.

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2014 YLD BOARD

President: Lisa Macchietto Vice-President: Karl Kuenhold At-large Member: Jennifer Zamarripa At-large Member: Anthony Perko At-large Member: Kristi Martel

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YLD MONTHLY MEETINGS

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YMCACORPORATE CUP

September 13, 2014

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2014 was a year of firsts for the PCBA. Among those was the organization’s participation the YMCA’s Corporate Cup. The Corporate Cup promotes fitness, health, and wellness in the workplace. Both new and senior members of the PCBA came out to show-off their athleticism and fun nature. Events included the basketball shoot, football throw, mile race, 5k run/walk, tug of war, hunt for health, bicycle ride, team challenge, executive challenge, golf and bowling.

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The competition also included a t-shirt design contest. The PCBA was 2nd place in its division!

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Koncilja & Koncilja, P.C. Becker & Ernst, LLC The Law Office of Kendra M. Oyen,

LLC BethartTurner, Attorneys at Law, LLC Banner & Bower, P.C. Altman, Keilbach, Lytle, Parlapiano &

Ware, P.C.

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PROJECT ANGEL TREE

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Special thanks to everyone who opened their hearts and wallets to make this project a huge success.

PCBA members were able to help the Salvation Army provide Christmas gifts for many of the children that remained on the tree at the end of their campaign and were the reason for a lot of happy smiles Christmas morning! Much appreciation to all for their generosity, kindness, and support!

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2015 YLD BOARD

President: Karl KuenholdVice-President: Anthony Perko At-large Member: Jennifer Zamarripa At-large Member: Stacie Shirley At-large Member: Alexis Austin Past President: Lisa Macchietto

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PUEBLO COUNTY BAR ASS’N

Thanks for a great year!

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