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• Holiday Party - Save the date

  • When
    21 Nov 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Maggiano's Little Italy
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  Holiday Party - Casino Night & Charity Auction
  Registration opens soon!

  WHEN: November 21, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 
  WHERE: Maggiano's DTC, 7401 S. Clinton St., Englewood 80112
  5:30 p.m. -Check-in/reception
  6:00 p.m. - Dinner
  6:30-9:30 p.m. Casino games & Networking

  Fee includes a family-style dinner, casino games & fun!

  • $65 - ACBA Members (may register Spouse/Guest at member rate)
  • $80 - Non-Members (Non-members)

  Join us for our annual Holiday Party!

  Catch up with old friends and meet new ones at our annual fun-filled Holiday Party. Come on out and get your game... or just hang out and have fun. (Learn how to gamble or brush up your skills and prepare for the 2026 Spring CLE in Las Vegas!) This is an excellent opportunity to network with your peers in a fun and casual environment. Friends and nonmembers welcome!

  • Dinner
  • Casino games: Craps, Roulette, Texas Hold'em Poker, Blackjack
  • Holiday fundraiser
  • Adults only
  • Cash bar

  We need your help for our holiday fundraiser!
  We are seeking auction items for the upcoming fundraiser that will take place as part of the ACBA Holiday Party on Friday, November 21^st. The funds raised from this auction will be donated to Sungate Kids. If you, your firm, family, friends, or contacts would like to donate an item, service, or experience, please click here for more information.  Please print the PDF form and post in your office. 

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• Civil Bench and Bar

  • When
    19 Dec 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial
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  Civil Bench and Bar CLE      

  DATE: December 19, 2025
  TIME: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
  LOCATION: Arapahoe County Justice Center
  (7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, Courthouse 2, Division 31)
  CLE Credit: Pending approval for 1 credit hour

  In-person Only 
  
  Civil judges will lead a general discussion of issues. Please check back for learning objectives.

  Judicial officers:

  • Hon. Thomas Henderson
  • Hon. Donald Toussaint
  • Hon. Benjamin Figa
  • Hon. Joseph Whitfield

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• 2026 Regional HS Mock Trial Tournament

  • Start
    20 Feb 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    21 Feb 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112

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  2026 Regional High School Mock Trial Tournament

  February 20 & 21
  Arapahoe County Justice Center
  7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial

  Case Problem and Rules to be published...

  VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

  Friday, February 20

  • 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 21

  • 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)

  We need your help... please volunteer today!
  

  VOLUNTEER ROLES
  (Confirmation of volunteer role and materials will be emailed prior to tournament)

  • Presiding Judge: (3 to 4 hour time commitment) 

    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) 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.  If not, they report to the Mock Trial Sub-Committee.  This individual normally is a member of the public, employed at the courthouse, or any other volunteer that doesn’t wish to score or judge a round. This is a very important role for a smooth tournament overall.  A volunteer packet will be mailed prior to the event.

  An orientation will be given to all volunteers before each round so you will know exactly what is needed and what to expect.  No experience with prior Mock Trials is necessary.

  Case problem & rules will be posted when available.

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

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• 2026 Spring CLE

  • Start
    22 Apr 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    25 Apr 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Las Vegas, NV

  
  

  Save the date! 

  The ACBA is planning programming for the 2026 Spring CLE in Las Vegas. This popular and fun educational trip begins with a meet & greet President’s Reception on Wednesday evening. CLE seminars are on Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings with optional group activities in the afternoons (Thur/Fri).  

  HOTEL 
  Plan to spend time before and/or after the program to enjoy all that Las Vegas has to offer (at the contracted room rates for 3 nights prior and/or 3 nights post-seminar based on availability). The ACBA has a special rate (based on single or double occupancy) at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. Nightly rate (includes resort fee) is between $183.95-$263.95+tax. Reserve your hotel room early (Group code: Arapahoe County Bar Association): ACBA 2026 Spring CLE room reservations.

  CALL FOR SPEAKERS
  If you'd like to present a topic, please email click here:
  Speaker Request Form. (Registration is required)

  Check back for details and to register.

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