The document provides information about upcoming events for the Arapahoe County Bar Association, including: - Continuing legal education seminars on topics like Medicaid law, family law, and mediation taking place in October and November. - A dinner on October 23rd where candidates for various offices will discuss controversial ballot issues and elections. - A joint dinner with the Douglas Elbert Bar Association on November 12th to meet the new Colorado Bar Association President, Bill Walters. The document lists details like dates, times, locations, costs and RSVP deadlines for the various events. It also provides officer and committee member information for the Arapahoe County Bar Association for 2008-2009.

1. • Arapahoe County Bar Association •
October 2008
SAN DIEG
S P R I N G C L E T R I P 2 0 0 9
A R A PA H O E C O U N T Y B A R A S S O C I AT I O N
(See flyer inside)
April 29-May 3
Where: Hacienda Colorado at Lone Tree
10500 Bierstadt Way
Englewood, CO 80112
Social: 5:30 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm
Cost: $30 (ACBA Members)
$35 (Non-members)
Join your colleagues for this Election Forum Dinner. Candi-
dates (or their surrogates) for various offices will be introduced.
Proponents and opponents of two controversial ballot issues –
Amendment 46 (“Prohibition on Discrimination and Preferential
Treatment by Colorado Governments”) and Amendment 48
(“Definition of a person”). The dinner and political conversation
will be spicy.
Reserve by October 20th at Noon using the reservation form enclosed.
ELECTION
2008
Election Issues 2008 Dinner
Thursday, October 23, 2008
CLE Seminars
• What Every Estate/Trust
Lawyer Needs to Know
About Medicaid
Friday, October 10
• Family Law - ENE/ENA
Are Coming to a Court
house Near You!
Friday, October 15
• Coffee With the Judges
Friday, October 17
• The Secrets of Successful
Mediation
Thursday, October 23
• Hot Topics in Family Law
Friday, November 7
Meetings
• Election Issues 2008
Dinner
Thursday, October 23
• Meet CBA President,
Bill Walters
Wednesday, November 12
September-November
EVENTS

2. ABCA News Briefs Page 2
2008 - 2009
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
President
Hon. Nancy A. Hopf
President - Elect
Hon. Christine Chauche
Treasurer
Tom Tomazin
303-793-0923
Secretary
Paul A. Prendergast
303-797-3300
Immediate Past President
David J. Stevens
303-797-3400
DIRECTORS
Peter W. Burg
Tamra A. Palmer
Barb Johnson-Stern
Lucy Denson
Laura Trask Schneider
Lori Hulbert
Andy Contiguglia
Teresa Seymour
Sue Pray
REPRESENTATIVES
TO THE CBA
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
David J. Stevens
Peter Burg
Virginia Horton
Robert Truhlar
Lori Hulbert
________
Executive Director
Angel B. McCall, CFP, MSLA
______
NEWS BRIEFS
is a publication of the Arapahoe
County Bar Association. If you have
any announcements, notes, news, or
reports on committee activities, please
submit them to Angel McCall,
Executive Director, to:
1150 West Littleton Blvd., Suite
250
Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: (303) 797-2227
Fax to (303) 991-6034
E-mail to: info@arapbar.org
President’s Perspective
Honorable Nacny A. Hopf, President
Were you as captivated by the
Olympics as I was? As I watched the
teams march in the opening ceremo-
nies carrying their national flags, en-
joyed the competition between the
nations’ athletes, then watched the
athletes mix at the conclusion of the
games having a good time together, I
couldn’t help but think about compe-
tition, team work and what it means
to be part of a group. Competition
and working together toward a com-
mon goal as a team are essential hu-
man characteristics. We have lots
of competitors in our organization
too-- isn’t that the nature of our ad-
versarial profession? There are times,
though, when we want and need to
set aside our identities as competitors
and just be together in community.
As incoming President, I’ve
also been thinking a lot about com-
munity as it is reflected and en-
couraged in the Arapahoe County
Bar Association. Some of us live in
Arapahoe County, some work here.
But our focus isn’t just geographical.
Our Association provides a home
and a community of shared values
for those who enjoy the practice
of law and honor the rule of law.
Our young lawyers move from firm
to firm and try to figure out where
and what they want to be in 5 or 10
years. Our experienced lawyers and
judges participate as they transition
to “senior” status. Want a group
where you can find someone who’s
been there, done that? Want to feel
at home? The ACBA provides a
community where competitors can
sit down together and share a laugh
at a meet and greet, share an idea at
a business law lunch, work togeth-
er on a House of Hope project, or
honor our peers with a toast at the
annual meeting after round of golf.
Speaking of teamwork… I’m lucky
to be taking the baton from DAVE
STEVENS. He is a role model to us
all-- he balanced home, law practice
and community involvement while
leading our organization and made it
look so easy! We have a terrific vol-
unteer leadership team this year. We
welcome PAUL PRENDERGAST
to the officer team as Secretary and
LORI HULBERT (recipient of the
Drinkwine Young Lawyer award)
to the Board as Paul’s replacement.
Check out the whole list of direc-
tors and committee chairs. You can
become part of the team by calling
any of these folks to help out in your
area of interest. Our Bar Association,
one of the largest bar associations
in Colorado, provides its terrific
programs, CLE and social events
due to the efforts and imagination
of these leaders and the incredible
skill and energy of our team coach
and manager- ANGEL McCALL!
So as we recall the Olympic spirit
of teamwork and competition and
move on to the partisan times ahead
this fall, remember that whatever
your party, stage of life or practice,
we invite you to be in community
with us at the Arapahoe County
Bar Association. See you soon!

3. September-October 2008 Page 3
2008-2009 COMMITTEES &
CHAIRPERSONS
Annual Meeting
Steve McBride
(303-740-7422)
Business Law
Henry Smith (303-346-5045)
CLE
Lori Hulbert (303-228-0700)
Jeff Klaus, Mollie Hawes
Community Service
Lucy Denson (Pro Se Clinics)
(303-224-9000)
Keith Lapuyade (303-228-0700)
Marty Plank
Courthouse Liaison
Paul Prendergast (303-797-3300)
Diversity
April Jones (303-799-8155)
Estate Planning
Lori Hulbert (303-228-0700)
Bruce Schilken (303-762-1954)
Foundation
Mike Miller (303-798-2525)
Law Day
Emily Maxfield (303-779-8224)
Bonnie McLean
Meetings
Virginia B. Horton (303-795-4643)
Membership
Laura Trask Schneider (303-825-1670)
Member Communications
Susan Pray (303-228-0700)
Mentor/Mentee Program
Ben Currier (303-798-2526
Past Presidents
Jennifer Poynter (720-479-3925)
Public Relations
Andy Contiguglia (303-798-2525)
Speakers Bureau
Thomas Tomazin (303-771-1900)
Andrew Trexler (303-797-8055)
Spring CLE
Tamra Palmer (303-789-2899)
Andy Contiguglia (303-780-7333)
Young Lawyers
Barb Johnson-Stern (303-229-9484)
Max Stitch (303-773-8100)
Youth Education
Michael Price (303-797-1875)
Hon. Julie Anderson
Call the chair to
sign up for a committee

4. ABCA News Briefs Page 4
Continuing Legal Education Seminars
Coffee With the Judges
When: Friday, October 17, 2008
Schedule: 7:30 am - 8:20 am
Cost: $10.00
Location: Arapahoe County Justice Center
7325 S. Potomac Street
Division 408 Courtroom
Englewood, CO 80111
Honorable Charles Pratt invites you to join him and other civil court judges for this informal discussion group.
Judge Pratt will introduce ACBA members tonewly appointed judges, discuss new security measures at the courthouse, and review
new and improved docket procedures.
RSVP by October 16th using the enclosed
reservation form or by e-mail to info@
arapbar.org and pay cash or check payable
to ACBA at the door.
What Every Estate/Trust Lawyer Needs to Know About Medicaid
When: Friday, October 10, 2008
Time: 7:00 am - 8:30 am
Cost: $20 (Includes 1 CLE Credit and Breakfast)
Location: Benedicts (720) 529-9797
8181 E. Arapahoe Road
Greenwood Village
On the corner of Arapahoe and Greenwood Plaza Blvd.
RSVP by October 7, 2008 via email to info@arapbar.org
The program will highlight changes in the 2008 Medicaid law and how it will apply to your everyday estate and trust planning practice. This is a
great opportunity to learn more about the 2008 revisions and how Medicaid planning is an important part in our estate and trust law practices.
Family Law - ENE/ENA Are Coming to a Courthouse Near You!
When: Friday, October 15, 2008
Time: 5:30 pm Social
6:00 pm Dinner
Cost: $30 (DEBA Members)
$35 (ACBA Members)
Location: Hacienda Colorado at Lone Tree
10500 Bierstadt Way
Englewood, CO 80112
ACBA members have been invited to join this Douglas/Elbert Bar Dinner/CLE program. Susan Elkins and David S. Rolfe will introduce family law
attorneys to ENE/ENA and discuss how it is being integrated into the family court process.
Early Neutral Evaluations/Assesments are innovative ideas designed to provide the parties to both pre-decree and post-decree dissolution
of marriage cases and paternity cases with early, neutral feedback on their case from a multi-disciplinary female/male team who will then
be available to facilitate settlement. An NEA/ENE assessment is quick and significantly less expensive than a full blown evaluation of
an investigation by a child & family investigator or a parental rights evaluation. In many cases, the ENE/ENA will meet the mediation
requirement. They are designed to complement those tools and to assist the parties in early settlement of their disputes.
Reserve by October 10th at 2:00 by e-mail to
info@arapbar.org . (You will pay at the door
with cash or by a check payable to DEBA.)

5. September-October 2008 Page 5
Continuing Legal Education Seminars
Hot Topics in Family Law
When: Friday, November 7, 2008
Schedule: 11:30 am Registration
11:45 am Lunch Buffet
12:00 pm Panel Discussion by the Family Court Judicial Team of the 18th Judicial District Court
1:30 pm CaseLawandLegislativeUpdate presentedbyPaulaJ.Smith,shareholder of LitvakLitvakMehrtensandEpstein, P.C.
Cost: $40 (ACBA Members)
$45 (Non-members)
Location: Franciscan Event Center
6553 S. Revere Parkway
Englewood, CO 80111
RSVP by Monday, November 3, 2008 using the reservation form enclosed
The Secrets of Successful Mediation
When: Thursday, October 23, 2008
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost: $35 (ACBA Members)
$40 (Non-Members)
Location: City of Greenwood Village (720) 773-0252
6060 S. Quebec Street
Community Room
Greenwood Village, CO
Secrets of Successful Mediation - Panel: Susan Macey from JAG; Jim Miller from JAMS; Joe Epstein from Conflict Resolution Ser-
vices; and Katy Miller from Littleton Alternative Dispute Resolution. The moderator will be The Honorable Judge John Wheeler.
Elements of Mentoring: Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Dave Little discuss the important elements of mentoring young lawyers. Dave is an
accomplished speaker who will surely be able to provide insight into, not only the importance of mentoring, but how to be successful at mentoring.
Ethics Update: A great way to get your ethics credit before the end of the year. Anthony van Westrum, will discuss the ethical obliga-
tions of both attorneys as mediators and lawyers in the mediation process and highlight ABA Opinion No. 06-439 “Lawyers Obligation to
Truthfulness When Representing a Client in Negotiation: Application to Caucused Mediation.”
Dos and Don’ts about Bankruptcy Law
When: Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Cost: No Charge
Location: Conference Room at Patterson, Nuss & Seymour (303) 741-4539
Legacy Building, 5613 DTC Parkway, Suite 400
Greenwood Village, CO
Directions: From I-25, go East on Belleview taking the 1st right onto DTC Parkway. Follow the street which
curves to the right at its intersection with E. Prentice Avenue. The Legacy Building is on the right with its back
to I-25. Park in the Visitors Parking. LOST? Call (303) 741-4539. One (1) CLE
Presented by: George Carlson of George T. Carlson & Associates
George Carlson, an experienced bankruptcy attorney, will discuss legal pitfalls for both the debtor and creditor. He
will also discuss how lawyers can secure their fees. Significant recent bankruptcy law developments will be covered.
RSVP by Monday, October 20, 2008
using the reservation form enclosed

6. ABCA News Briefs Page 6
Reservation Form
Arapahoe County Bar Association
Event Date Time/Location Topic Price
A 10/10/08 7:00 - 8:30 am Medicaid Law Update
RSVP by October 7, 2008
$20
B 10/15/08 5:30 pm DEBA Family Law Dinner CLE $35
RSVP by October 7, 2008
Pay at the
door
C 10/17/08 7:30 - 8:20 am Coffee Talk with the ACJC Civil Court Judges
RSVP by October 16, 2008
$10
D 10/23/08 1:00 - 4:00 pm Mediation CLE
RSVP by October 20, 2008
$35/$40
E 10/23/08 5:30 - 8:00 pm Election Issues Dinner
RSVP by October 20, 2008
$30/$35
F 11/7/08 11:30 - 2:30 pm Family Law CLE w/the Judicial Bench
RSVP by November 3, 2008
$40
G 11/12/08 5:30 pm ACBA/DEBA Dinner with CBA President $30
RSVP by November 7, 2008
Pay at the
door
CLE Seminars & Dinners
Name(s) Event Event Event
___________________________________ ___ $______ ____ $________ ____ $________
___________________________________ ___ $______ ____ $________ ____ $________
__________________________________ ___ $______ ____ $________ ____ $________
Total Enclosed for all seminars and dinners above $____________
Total Amount Paid $______________ Payment Type: __ check __credit card __ pay at the door
*Credit Card Number: ______ ______ ______ ______ Visa__ MasterCard___
Expiration Date ______/______ 3-digit security code on back of card ___________
Name on the card: _________________________________________________________________________________
Law Firm or Business: _____________________________________________________________________________
Phone:___________________________ E-mail:________________________________________
Checks payable to and mailed to Arapahoe County Bar Association - Please keep a copy for your records.
1150 W. Littleton Blvd., Suite 250, Littleton, CO 80120
Questions? 303-797-2227 Fax: 303-991-6034 E-mail: info@arapbar.org
*Credit card information will be kept confidential. A credit card processing fee of 2.5% will be added.
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7. September-October 2008 Page 7
Meet Bill Walters, Colorado Bar Association President
Joint Dinner Meeting with the Douglas Elbert Bar Association
Bill has practiced law for more than 33 years in Denver, Colorado.
At Kelly, Garnsey, Hubbell & Lass LLC. His practice areas include
advice and counsel to nonprofit organizations, trade and professional
associations, for-profit business entities as well as expertise in antitrust
and trade regulation law.
Legal services include by-law and policy review, drafting conflict of
interest policies, certification programs, antitrust compliance, ethics
and disciplinary procedures, compliance with state and federal laws,
statutory and regulatory drafting, litigation, contract and lease review,
trademarks, and employment law. Bill also has a special expertise in
automotive law and has represented franchised automobile dealers for
over twenty-five years. Additionally, Bill serves as a Special Assistant Attorney General representing
the Colorado Milk Marketing Board.
From 1978 to 1981, Bill served as an Assistant Attorney General, for the State of Colorado with
responsibilities for prosecuting and enforcing both criminal and civil provisions of federal and state
antitrust laws. He prosecuted the State’s first civil antitrust case and was responsible for the State’s
involvement in numerous federal multi-district cases as well as State criminal prosecutions. From
1974 to 1978, he was an associate with Sherman & Howard with dual assignments in business and
litigation. He provided business planning advice to nonprofit organizations, corporations, banks,
partnerships, sole proprietorships and governmental entities.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Reserve by Friday, November 7th
at 2:00 by e-mail to info@arapbar.org. You pay at the door
with cash or by check payable to the DEBA.
Location: Hacienda Colorado at Lone Tree
10500 Bierstadt Way
Englewood, CO 80112
Cost: DEBA Members $30
ACBA members $30
Time: 5:30 pm Social
6:30 pm Dinner

8. ABCA News Briefs Page 8
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Members of the Arapahoe County Bar Association took time to relax and enjoy a BBQ Social on Thursday, September
18, 2008, at the Dove Valley Park a/k/a Arapahoe Community Park in Centennial, Colorado. Organized by the Young
Lawyers Committee, this social event was open to all judges, attorneys and their guests. Volleyball, croquet, bocce ball
and badmiton we some fun activities offered to members who felt brave enough to contend with Arapahoe judges. ACBA
would like to thank The Miller-Steiert Law Firm for providing all the delicious food for the cookout.
Mark Your Calendar!
Annual High School
Mock Trial Tournament
February 27 - 28, 2009

9. September-October 2008 Page 9
Firmly Commited to Excellence®
is pleased to announce that
Stephen J. Burg
has joined the firm as an associate.
40 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, CO 80112
www.burgsimpson.com • (303) 792-5595
Denver • Cody • Cincinnati •
Dallas • Phoenix • Washington D.C.
Firmly Commited to Excellence®
is pleased to announce that
Jennifer L. Gardner
has joined the firm as an associate.
40 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, CO 80112
www.burgsimpson.com • (303) 792-5595
Denver • Cody • Cincinnati •
Dallas • Phoenix • Washington D.C.

10. ABCA News Briefs Page 10
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11. September-October 2008 Page 11
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October November
Board of Directors Meeting
Noon-1:30 PM at 188 Invernes Drive
Board of Directors Meeting
Noon-1:30 PM at 188 Invernes Drive
Family Law CLE
See page 5 for more information
Medicaid Law CLE
See page 4 for more information
2
10
6
7
December
Bankruptcy Law Brown Bag CLE
See page 5 for more information14
DEBA Family Law Dinner CLE
See page 4 for more information15
Coffee Talk with ACJC Civil Judges
See page 4 for more information17
Mediation CLE
See page 5 for more information
23
Election Issues Dinner
See page 1 for more information
23
ACBA/DEBADinnerw/CBAPres.
See page 7 for more information
12
Board of Directors Meeting
Noon-1:30 PM at 188 Invernes Drive
4
Holiday Party
See insert for more details
5