The Faculty of Federal Advocates
presents the
THE FORUM
Friday, November 7, 2025
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Westin Denver Downtown
1672 Lawrence Street, Denver
"THRIVING IN TIMES OF CHANGE: Strategies for Enhancing Professional Presence, Communicating Constructively Across Diverse Viewpoints, and Excelling in Stressful Times"
1 Ethics/4 General CLE credits granted.
Please join us for the 2025 FFA Forum! The Forum provides an inspiring, interactive, and collaborative setting in which to address challenges that we face in the legal profession. It is intended to promote deeper awareness and understanding of ourselves, and to offer real-life tools for managing difficult issues that often receive less attention in traditional legal education and conversation among lawyers.
Judges who have accepted the invitation to participate include:
U.S. District Court Chief Judge Philip Brimmer
U.S. District Court Judge S. Kato Crews
U.S. District Court Judge Charlotte Sweeney
U.S. District Court Chief Magistrate Judge Scott Varholak
U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Cyrus Chung
U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Tim O'Hara
U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Kathryn Starnella
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Michael Romero
Colorado Supreme Court Justice Richard Gabriel
This year’s Forum will focus on showing up and leading with confidence and resilience amidst times of change. Attendees will learn practical tips on communicating effectively across different viewpoints, and managing stress for growth and well-being in challenging and changing environments.
Keynote speaker Suzanne Stoller of the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business will draw on her 25 years of experience working with professionals and leaders across multiple industries. Ms. Stoller is uniquely qualified to speak about successful strategies for navigating times of change, growth, and unprecedented challenges, and is skilled in working with professionals of all levels and subject matters. Ms. Stoller will offer attendees insight on professional presence, effective communication, and stress management for workplace well-being and success.
Following Ms. Stoller’s presentations, Forum attendees will break into small group sessions, facilitated by our judicial officers and FFA Board Members, to discuss strategies for thriving in times of change. Our group discussions will focus on presenting as our best professional selves, effective communication, and managing stress. Conversations between members of the Bench and Bar will additionally include discussion of Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct 1.4 (Client/Lawyer Communication), 1.9 (Duties to Former Clients), and 3.3 (Candor to the Tribunal), and how times of change can affect these ethical responsibilities.
$135 for 2025 FFA Members
$170 for Non-FFA Members
Business casual attire.