El Paso County Bar Association

Please join us for Family Law Day presented by The Justice Center on June 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the El Paso County Judicial Building in Colorado Springs.

This free community event is designed to help individuals navigating family law matters by providing educational classes, resources, and guidance for self-represented litigants and families. Topics include:

- Best Interests of the Child
- Enforcement of Court Orders
- How to Present Your Case

Events like this help make the legal system more accessible for everyone in our community.

Learn more or register here: https://www.justicecentercos.org/fld

Today we honor and remember those who served and sacrificed.

Join us for an upcoming Family Law Section presentation!

-May 21st-
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Presentation begins at 12:00 PM)
EPCBA Office | 24 S. Weber Street, Suite 135 & Zoom
CLE Credit: 1 General (Anticipated)

This session will explore the intersection of probate and domestic relations, offering valuable insight for practitioners navigating both areas of law.

Presented by: Rachel Bentley & Katherine Fontenot

Whether you attend in person or virtually, this is a great opportunity to earn CLE credit and stay current on important legal topics.

Register here: https://elpasocountybar.org/event-6594815?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=5/29/2026

Join us for the 2026 Spring Probate Conference!

-May 8th-
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
El Paso County Combined Courts | 270 S Tejon St (Jury Assembly Room)
CLE Credit: 5.5 General (Anticipated)

Spend the day gaining valuable insight into key probate topics, hearing from experienced professionals, and connecting with colleagues in the legal community.

Agenda Highlights:
9:30 AM – Check-In
10:00 AM – Tenant and Eviction Law 101
11:00 AM – Defensible Probate Decisions in Dementia Cases
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – Estate Planning with Anticipation of Contest
2:00 PM – Additional Presentation
3:00 PM – Break
3:15 PM – Judicial Panel

Don’t miss this opportunity to earn CLE credit and stay current on important developments in probate law.

Register here: https://elpasocountybar.org/event-6594808?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=4/29/2026

Join us for Law Day 2026 as we celebrate the Rule of Law and the American Dream!

-May 6th-
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Pinery at the Hill | 775 W Bijou St
CLE Credit: 1 General (Anticipated)

We’re proud to honor Coronado High School for once again earning the title of Southern Colorado Mock Trial Champions, along with recognizing the recipients of the Barney Iuppa Best Attorney and Best Witness Awards.

We’ll also hear from Justice Richard Gabriel as he shares insights on this year’s Law Day theme.

Event Schedule:
11:00 AM – Arrival & Lunch
11:30 AM – Mock Trial Awards
12:00 PM – Law Day Presentation

We hope to see you there! Register here: https://elpasocountybar.org/event-6637696/Registration

Join us on April 23 for our monthly EPCBA Happy Hour Meet-Up!

Unwind after a busy day and connect with fellow members of the legal community in a relaxed, social setting. Whether you're looking to network, catch up with colleagues, or just enjoy a great atmosphere, we’d love to see you there.

April 23 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 MacKenzie’s Chop House | 128 S Tejon St

Registration is appreciated, but not required: https://elpasocountybar.org/event-6511949/Registration

Join us on April 22 for AI, Ethics, and the Future of Legal Practice.

This program explores how artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice, litigation strategy, and judicial decision-making - through the lens of ethical responsibilities. Using current case law, including United States v. Heppner, the session examines how privilege, work product, and confidentiality apply when lawyers and clients use AI tools. It also addresses emerging challenges such as deepfakes, machine-generated evidence, and evolving authentication standards.

Through practical examples - like AI-assisted research and drafting, client use of public chatbots, and courts’ use of AI - you’ll gain insight into how these developments connect to duties of competence, candor, confidentiality, supervision, and more under the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct.

April 22 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
🖥️ Zoom
1 General & 1 Ethics CLE (anticipated)
Presented by: Alexis Litle

Register here: https://elpasocountybar.org/event-6635604/Registration

Join us on April 21 for Understanding Court Appointed Counsel and Guardians ad Litem in Probate & Domestic Relations.

This program explores the key distinctions between Court Appointed Counsel and Guardians ad Litem in probate proceedings, as well as how the role of a Guardian ad Litem for adults differs in domestic relations court. Gain clarity on responsibilities, expectations, and how these roles impact your cases.

April 21 | 11:30am – 1:00pm (Presentation begins at 12:00pm)
📍 EPCBA Office | 24 S. Weber Street, Suite 135 & Zoom
1 General CLE (anticipated)
Presented by: Lisa T. C. Blattner, Esq. & Tyler S. Loontjer, JD

Register here: https://elpasocountybar.org/event-6594726/Registration

Join us on April 16 for Real Estate & Divorce: Structuring Settlements That Actually Work.

This program explores how real estate decisions can make or break divorce settlements - often outside the courtroom. Learn how support income, buy-outs, loan assumptions, and the marital home impact mortgage approval, and how to structure agreements that avoid post-decree surprises. Walk away with practical strategies to move cases more efficiently and better protect your clients.

April 16 | 11:30am – 1:00pm (Presentation begins at 12:00pm)
📍 EPCBA Office | 24 S. Weber Street, Suite 135 & Zoom
1 General CLE (anticipated)
Presented by: Vince Reese

Register here: https://elpasocountybar.org/event-6533859/Registration

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