Arapahoe County Bar Association upcoming events

Holiday Party (4 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Holiday Party - Save the date!

Friday, December 4th
@ La Loma DTC
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Registration opens soon!

2027 Judges Dinner (29 Jan 2027)

Sat, 30 Jan 2027 01:00:00 GMT

Save the date in your calendar... registration will be available soon.

2027 Judges Dinner
When: Friday, January 29^th
5:30 p.m. - Past Presidents Reception (for ACBA Past Bar Presidents)
6:00 p.m. - Social
7:00 p.m. - Dinner & Programming
Location: Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center

CASH BAR

Sponsorships available!

Please join us as we honor the bench...

The annual Judges Dinner is an honored and popular tradition of the Arapahoe County Bar Association. Plan to attend the 51^st annual Judges Dinner to pay tribute to our hard-working judges of the 18th Judicial District, Federal Courts, Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court. Show the judicial officers how much we appreciate them! We encourage you to invite non-ACBA attorneys and guests.

Check back for more details and to register!

2027 Regional HS Mock Trial Tournament (19 Feb 2027)

Fri, 19 Feb 2027 19:00:00 GMT

2027 Regional High School Mock Trial Tournament
February 19 & 20
Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial

It takes a village to host mock trials... please volunteer! Casual attire.

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

Friday, February 19

1st Round
(12 pm – Volunteer check-in, orientation and courtroom assignments (lunch provided). Round starts @ 1pm.)
2nd Round
(3:15 pm – Volunteer check-in, orientation and courtroom assignments. Round starts @ 4pm.)

Saturday, February 20

3rd Round
(8 am – Volunteer check-in, orientation and courtroom assignments (bagels & coffee). Round starts @ 9am.)
4th Round
(11:45 am - Volunteer check-in, orientation and courtroom assignments (lunch provided). Round starts @12:30pm)

VOLUNTEER ROLES

NOTES

An orientation will be given to all volunteers before each round. Volunteers must attend orientation prior to scoring or presiding.
List possible conflicts (high schools in Arapahoe County) within the registration form. Knowing a Team Coach is not a conflict, but knowing a student is.
No experience with prior Mock Trials is necessary.
Time commitment per round is about 3 hours, add one hour for the orientation.
Please review the rules before your orientation (to be provided).
Presiding Judge: (3 to 4 hour time commitment per round)
This volunteer role is a current or retired Colorado Judge or an expert mock trial volunteer. During the competition the presiding judge acts as the voice of the panel, controls the conduct of the courtroom and trial participants, and supervises the time constraints imposed by the rules of competition. The presiding judge rules on motions and objections based on the rules of evidence. The presiding judge does not announce a verdict on the legal merits of the case, but in all other respects conducts the trial as if it were a real trial.
Scoring Panelist: (3 to 4 hour time commitment per round) Three attorneys, paralegals or community members comprise the scoring panel. The score is based on presentation and NOT on the legal merits of the team’s case. However, substance of the presentation is important. “A performance rating” score sheet is completed.
Courtroom Monitor: This role is to make sure there is no communication between participating students and those outside of the bar. They also make sure there is no food or drink in the courtroom. Overall, makes sure that everything is running smoothly during the trial and communicates with the Tournament Staff. This individual normally is a member of the public, employed at the courthouse, or any other volunteer that doesn’t wish to score or preside.

These items will be available this fall.

Colorado Case Problem
Case Questions and Answers
Official Colorado Rules of Tournament and Evidence

The ACBA appreciates the time our volunteers donate every year to make this program possible. Thank you.

Golf Tournament & Annual Meeting (4 Jun 2027)

Fri, 04 Jun 2027 06:00:00 GMT

"Play 18 with the 18th!"
Memorial Golf Tournament & Annual Meeting
~ Robert B. Lee
~ Steven E. McBride

When: Friday, June 4, 2027
Time: ~12:30 p.m. - Golfer Check-in & Lunch
~ 2:00 p.m. - Shotgun start - golf
~ 6:30 p.m. - Social/Dinner check-in begins
~ 7:00 p.m. - Dinner
Location: Arrowhead Golf Club

Check back for sponsorship opportunities and registration details.

Join fellow ACBA members for the Golf Tournament and Annual Meeting. This is a great way to network with others while enjoying an afternoon of golf, food, and drinks… on the links! Organize your own team, or sign up individually – we’ll be happy to pair you with other fun-seekers! Golf contest prizes, Laptops from Lawyers and Annual Awards will be presented.