Faculty of Federal Advocates upcoming events

2025 in Perspective: Analysis of the Business of the Federal District Court (Friday, September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

FACULTY OF FEDERAL ADVOCATES
presents

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026

"2025 IN PERSPECTIVE: ANALYSIS OF THE BUSINESS OF THE FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT"

MAGISTRATE JUDGE N. REID NEUREITER
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado

12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Alfred A. Arraj Courthouse Jury Assembly Room
901 19th Street, Denver
(This will not be offered as a webinar.)

During this annual CLE presentation, Magistrate Judge Neureiter will provide information that practitioners can use to help the Court fulfill the aspirations of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 1 (the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action or proceeding). The report presents data on civil and criminal trial results and timing, as well as longer-term cumulative data and trends, including:

* Dispositive Motions Practice;
* ADR;
* Pro Se cases;
* Magistrate Judge consent;
* Social Security cases: and
* Appellate outcomes.

Magistrate Judge Neureiter's analysis of court filings and trials in the District provides critical data for all attorneys who litigate in federal court in Colorado and for their clients. The 2024 report is available HERE.

2 general CLE credits granted.

NOTE: By attending this event, you consent to the FFA's use of photographs or recordings in which you may appear for event-related and FFA promotional purposes, including on the FFA's website, social media channels, newsletters, and other communications.

Sneak Attack Federal Civil Practice: Stuff You Don't Think About But Should (Monday, September 28, 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

FACULTY OF FEDERAL ADVOCATES
PRESENTS

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026

12:00 - 1:15 P.M.

"SNEAK ATTACK FEDERAL CIVIL PRACTICE: STUFF YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT BUT SHOULD"

BRYAN D. CROSS, Esq.
Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell, LLP

MICHAEL J. LASZLO, Esq.
Clark Hill, PLC

WEBINAR ONLY

The costliest federal litigation traps are the default rules and quiet deadlines that foreclose an argument before you know it’s at risk. Bryan Cross and Mike Laszlo cover the traps that catch even seasoned practitioners: punitive-damages pleading under Erie, Rule 16(b) & 15(a) amendments, snap removal and LLC-citizenship pitfalls, personal jurisdiction after Ford and Mallory, the critical two-step Rule 50 sequence that preserves your appeal and more!

2 general CLE credits granted.

Pro Bono Opportunities in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado (Tuesday, October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

FACULTY OF FEDERAL ADVOCATES

PRESENTS

PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES IN THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 2026
12 NOON-1:30 P.M.

HOSTED BY WHEELER TRIGG O'DONNELL LLP
at their offices
370 17th Street, Suite 4500, Denver

AND

HOLLAND & HART LLP
HADDON MORGAN & FORMAN, P.C.

AGENDA

11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Registration - Boxed Lunches Provided

12:00-12:05 p.m.
Welcome Remarks Extended by Moderator Kevin Homiak, Partner and Pro Bono Chair – Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP

12:05-1:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion on Pro Bono Opportunities in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

- The Honorable S. Kato Crews, U.S. District Judge for the District of Colorado
- The Honorable Cyrus Y. Chung, U.S. Magistrate Judge for the District of Colorado
- Matthew Skeen, Managing Attorney, Federal Pro Se Clinic
- Michael Schuster, President and Founder - Colorado Bankruptcy Discharge and Dischargability Pro Bono Foundation, Inc.
- Laura Wolf, Spark Justice LLC

1:00-1:15 p.m.
FLAP Pro Bono Client Experience and Perspective
Featuring Dr. Paul Joseph and Laura Wolf

1:15-1:30 p.m.
Moderated Discussion with Attendees on Pro Bono Opportunities

1:30 p.m.
Adjourn

This program is being offered FREE to attorneys interested in exploring pro bono volunteer opportunities in Colorado's federal court system. There is no registration fee for this program BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

2 general CLE credits requested.

Questions: Contact Dana Collier at dana@facultyfederaladvocates.org, 720-667-6049 or 303-887-8339.

Thanks for registering and we are looking forward to seeing you!

Best regards,
Faculty of Federal Advocates

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REGISTER NOW!--FFA Roundtable (Friday, November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

REGISTER NOW!

Federal Bench-Bar Roundtable

Friday, November 6, 2026
2-4:30 p.m.

Law Offices of Taft
675 15th Street, Suite 2300, Denver

This program offers a unique opportunity to engage in a series of roundtable discussions between federal and state court judges and federal court practitioners. The afternoon session will include three rounds of discussions at tables with a judge at each.

Judges who have indicated they will participate in the Roundtable include:

Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Judge Timothy Tymkovich
U.S. District Court
Judge Robert Blackburn
Judge Philip Brimmer
Judge Kato Crews
Judge Regina Rodriguez
Senior Judge William Martinez
Chief Magistrate Judge Scott Varholak
Magistrate Judge Cyrus Chung
Magistrate Judge Reid Neureiter
Magistrate Judge Timothy O'Hara
Colorado Supreme Court
Chief Justice Monica Marquez
Justice Brian Boatright
Justice Richard Gabriel
Justice William Hood III
Colorado Court of Appeals
Chief Judge Ted Tow III
Judge Lino Lipinsky de Orlov
Judge Karl Schock
Judge Timothy Schutz
Judge David Yun

Because of limited space, this program is open only to judges and licensed practitioners.