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2010 Annual Meeting - Recognition Events & Social Functions
Judicial Luncheon
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 @ 12:00 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn
Keynote speaker, Rebecca Love Kourlis, served Colorado’s courts for nearly two decades—first as a trial court judge and then as a Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court. In January 2006, she established the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS) at the University of Denver, where she is executive director. IAALS is a national, non-partisan organization dedicated to improving the process and culture of the American civil justice system. The Institute conducts research and develops policy recommendations in the areas of civil justice reform, civil case management, judicial selection and judicial performance evaluation.
Most recently, the Institute announced the formation of the O’Connor Judicial Selection Initiative, in order to provide states with an interest in moving from direct election of judges to a commission-based system, with the tools to achieve this goal.
Welcome Reception
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 @ 5:00 p.m.
Wildcatter Stadium Club
Join your friends and colleagues for hors d’ouerves and cocktails in the brand new club area of War Memorial Stadium. Construction on the Wildcatter Stadium Club began in the spring of 2009, so you will be among the first to view the new facility, including the luxury suites.
Access to Justice Luncheon
Thursday, September 16, 2010 @ 12:00 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn
It can no longer be said that Wyoming is one of two states to not provide state funds for civil legal services. During the past legislative session, the Wyoming Legislature did its part in passing legislation to fund indigent civil legal services. The real work now begins for the Access to Justice Commission and Wyoming lawyers throughout this great state. During the Equal Justice Conference held in Phoenix in May, Wyoming was heralded as a prime example of the good things that can come when lawyers work together to tackle the issues that face society. Please join the Access to Justice Commission during this year’s luncheon, featuring Governor Dave Freudenthal, as we celebrate the passage of the historic legislation and provide a roadmap for access to justice issues in the future.
Annual Banquet
Thursday, September 16, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn
Keynote speaker, the Honorable Richard P. Matsch, is a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. He joined the court in 1974 after being nominated by President Richard Nixon. Matsch is a judge serving on senior status.
A native of Colorado, Matsch attended the University of Michigan and graduated with both his Bachelor’s and Juris Doctorate in 1951 and 1953. Upon graduating from law school, Matsch enlisted in the U.S. Army and served until 1955 when he was honorably discharged.
After military service, Matsch became a private practice attorney in Colorado from 1956 to 1959 and 1963 to 1965. In 1959, Matsch joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office and served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado. He later served as a full-time Deputy City Attorney for the City of Denver.
Nationally, Judge Matsch is known for presiding over the Oklahoma City bombing trials. He upheld the Attorney General’s decision to seek the death penalty for both defendants. Matsch also supervised the Denver public schools for 25 years under an anti-discrimination order. In 1995, he terminated the order, finding that the school district had complied with decrees and eliminated the “vestiges of past discrimination” to “the extent practicable.”
Annual Business Meeting Breakfast
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 7:00 a.m.
Hilton Garden Inn
Keep abreast of the latest in Wyoming’s legal community. Join Chief Justice Marilyn S. Kite, Wyoming Supreme Court; William L. Hiser, Wyoming State Bar President; Steve Easton, Dean of the University of Wyoming College of Law; and Patrick W. Korell, Secretary-Treasurer of the Wyoming State Bar, as they each provide an update from their respective organization. Also hear from ABA State Delegate, Joseph B. Bluemel, and learn of recent developments at the American Bar Association.
Wyoming Lawyer Health Benefit Luncheon
Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 12:00 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn
What a difference a year makes! At this time last year, your Officers and Commissioners, along with core representatives of many of the firms in Wyoming, met with our partners at ALPS in pursuit of a viable and manageable alternative to current member health insurance plans. Actually, to be precise, the Officers and Commissioners along with a host of member committee members over the past three to five years have been in hot pursuit of an alternative health benefit solution for our member firms. And now, the journey has come to an end. Join us for “food and knowledge” (brain food so to speak) on Friday at noon for an informative luncheon sponsored by ALPS in conjunction with the Wyoming Lawyer Health Benefit Trustees where you will learn of the plans and your questions can be answered. All of the critical players will be there, and the plans will be discussed and questions from the audience answered. This time, it is for real.
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