University of Denver Sturm College of Law

09/08/2026

Announcing this year’s DU Law Stars!

The Sturm College of Law is proud to announce the 2026 DU Law Stars Honorees. Join us Wednesday, November 4 to celebrate their achievements and impact on the Denver legal community.

Eric Hilty, JD’92
William L. Keating Outstanding Alumni Award

Elizabeth Espinosa Krupa, BA’91, JD’94
Robert H. McWilliams, Jr. Alumni Professionalism Award

Crist Whitney, JD’21
Bruce B. Johnson Outstanding Young Alumni Award

Tamara Kuennen, Professor
Robert B. Yegge Excellence in Teaching Award

DU Law Stars
Wednesday, November 4
5 p.m. Reception for Past Law Stars (Invite Only)
6 p.m. General Reception & Awards Ceremony

The Welcome Center (formerly The Cable Center)
University of Denver
2000 Buchtel Blvd. S., Denver, CO 80210

RSVP Now for Early Bird Pricing!

$75 Public Service & Recent Graduate
$75 Law School Faculty/Staff
$100 General Admission

Early bird pricing effective through September 30.

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09/02/2026

Upcoming Events with DU's Animal Law Program

The Animal Law Program at the Sturm College of Law has a robust slate of upcoming events now through November. Learn about animal advocacy from leading experts including film debuts and panel discussions.

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08/31/2026

Nanda Center Book Talk
The Diversity Principle: The Story of a Transformative Idea

September 1
12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Sturm College of Law, Room 125

The Ved Nanda Center for International & Comparative Law hosts Professor David Oppenheimer for a discussion on his newly released book "The Diversity Principle: A Transformative Idea" (Yale University Press, 2026). Alexi Freeman, associate dean for Community Support & Engagement, and Professor Rashmi Goel will provide commentary. The event will be moderated by Kelley Loper, director of the Ved Nanda Center.

David B. Oppenheimer is a clinical professor of law at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, and co-director of the Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law. He is the author or editor of ten books and scores of articles on US and global discrimination law.

Nanda Center Book Talk — The Diversity Principle: The Story of a Transformative Idea Back to Event Listing September 1 12:00pm - 1:15pm Sturm College of Law, Room 125 September 1, 2026, 12:00 – 1:15 p.m.     |     Sturm College of Law, Room 125 or OnlineThe Ved Nanda Center and the Sturm Col...

08/28/2026

Join us in welcoming our Fall 2026 Incoming Class! 276 students in our full-time and part-time JD programs started their law school journey, joining Denver Law from 39 different states. Learn more about our new students, Orientation and our annual Day of Service.

Monday, August 24, marked the start of the fall semester for students at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.This year, admissions officers reviewed 2,554 applications before enrolling the incoming class of 276 JD students. Of those, 233 will attend full time and 43 part time. Students com...

08/27/2026

In alignment with the University of Denver’s mission to be a private university dedicated to the public good, the Sturm College of Law continued its Day of Service tradition for an 11th year, with each incoming full-time 1L student participating in a service activity on the morning of Wednesday, August 19. Over 230 students chose from 16 different projects associated with 10 service organizations in the Denver area, helping to address both legal and non-legal needs of community members while building relationships with their new peers.

At multiple Habitat for Humanity ReStore locations in Arvada, Denver, and Aurora, as well as at multiple Arc stores, students assisted with organizing donations, assisting customers, and stocking items on sales floors. Others braved the elements to perform yard work, landscaping, and trash removal for Volunteers of America Yard Angels and Denver Parks and Recreation.

Join us in thanking our incoming students for their time and effort!

08/26/2026

At an Inflection Point: What’s Next for Western Water and the Colorado River?

The University of Denver and American Rivers invite you to a timely conversation about the future of water in Colorado and across the Rocky Mountain West. As new federal operating guidelines reshape management of the Colorado River, leaders from conservation, law, business and public policy will explore the choices ahead—and what they mean for Colorado’s communities, economy and natural resources. The free event will be moderated by Dean Bruce Smith.

Panelists:
Jordana Barrack, Executive Director, Mighty Arrow Family Foundation
Tom Kiernan, President and CEO, American Rivers
Governor Bill Ritter, Jr., Founder, Center for the New Energy Economy at Colorado State University
Lauren Ris, Director, Colorado Water Conservation Board
Alan Salazar, CEO/Manager, Denver Water

September 9, 2026
5:00 p.m.

The Anna and John J. Sie International Relations Complex
Maglione Hall (5th Floor)
2201 S. Ga***rd St.
Denver, Colorado 80210

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08/18/2026

Orientation at the Sturm College of Law kicked off today with remarks to our incoming class from Colorado Supreme Court Justice Susan Blanco. Influenced by her participation in speech and debate teams while in college, she chose the path to becoming a lawyer and embraced the knowledge that you don't always know where your journey will lead. Justice Blanco emphasized that lawyers are guardians of civil rights, especially during times when we see those rights being eroded. She concluded saying that "Your differences are your contributions. Your identity is your strength," and to "Practice as you want to see the legal profession look like."

Congratulations and Welcome to the Class of 2029!

08/13/2026

Professor Lucy Marsh has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the National College of Probate Judges Treat Award for Excellence for her transformative work in the field of probate law, including founding the Tribal Wills Project and the Wills Lab at the Sturm College of Law. Congratulations to Professor Marsh on this well-deserved recognition!

In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the "improvement of the law or judicial administration in probate or related fields," the National College of Probate Judges (NCPJ) has selected Professor Lucy Marsh as the 2026 recipient of the Treat Award for Excellence. According to the NCPJ's pr...

08/11/2026

Join us in welcoming the 2026 Part-Time JD Program Cohort! 40 new students arrived this week for PT Orientation from across the country. Best of luck to all on your law school journey!