17th Annual "Raising the Bar" Celebration
Thursday, September 7, 2023
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Place, Downtown Denver

Each year, the Colorado Women's Bar Association Foundation (CWBAF) honors women lawyers who have made a difference in our communities and have "raised the bar" for all of us. The evening promises to be memorable, with attendees gathering in person to celebrate the accomplishments of our honorees and thank them for paving the way for other women in Colorado and around the nation.

The 2023 Annual Raising the Bar Celebration will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023, on the Sundeck of the Denver Athletic Club (DAC).

This year's theme, "Women Who Raise The Bar By Fostering Well-Being In The Legal Profession," will honor women attorneys who have implemented well-being strategies, model and promote health and wellness, and take concrete steps to enable lawyers to thrive.

We are thrilled to have six amazing women to honor this year:

Team of JUSTICE MONICA MÁRQUEZ, J. RYANN PEYTON and SARAH MYERS
Link to Honorees YouTube Video

JUSTICE MONICA MÁRQUEZ Colorado Supreme Court	J. RYANN PEYTON Executive Director Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program	SARAH MYERS Executive Director Colorado Lawyer Assistance Program

ALEXI FREEMAN Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Director of Externships and Social Justice Initiatives University of Denver, Sturm College of Law Link to Honoree YouTube Video

KYRIAKI (KIKI) COUNCIL Legal Counsel for Pro Bono Initiatives The Lawyering Project Link to Honoree YouTube Video

LISA HOGAN Shareholder Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP Link to Honoree YouTube Video

Please join us at this popular annual event to help us celebrate all the women who foster well-being in our industry and continue our important work. 

The Colorado Women's Bar Association Foundation's (CWBAF) mission since 1988 is to promote the advancement of women in the law, and to harness the power of the legal profession to protect and promote the welfare of all women. CWBAF works in conjunction with the Colorado Women's Bar Association (CWBA) to implement the CWBA's charitable and educational work. 

EVENT SCHEDULE:

4:30 pm    Registration Opens

5:00 pm    Circle of Minerva Members & Honorees Only Pre-Reception

5:30 pm    General Cocktail Reception with Heavy Hors D’oeuvres and Small Plates

6:30 pm    Awards Program, Continued Hors D’ oeuvres and Desserts

8:00 pm    End of Event

REGISTRATION:  

Full Sponsorship Tables (10 Seats) or Individual Tickets Available. Registration deadline is Friday, September 1, 2023. Individual Tickets $125 | Students $60

REGISTER NOW

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

• Gold Sponsorship $5,000: Admission and premium assigned seating for 10; full-page (5”w x 8”h) color ad in printed event program; special recognition from the podium during the event; premium graphic display of logo at the event; private reception with honorees prior to general event reception.
• Silver Sponsorship $3,500: Admission and preferred assigned seating for 10; 1/2 page (5”w x 4”h) color ad in printed event program; recognition from the podium during the event; graphic display of logo at the event.
• Bronze Sponsorship / Corporate Table $2,500: Admission and open seating for 10; recognition in printed event program; recognition from the podium during the event; graphic display of logo at the event.
• Wine Sponsor $250 (for individuals only): Admission and open seating for one; recognition in printed event program; recognition from the podium during the event; graphic display of logo at the event.

Unable to fill a full table? Please contact Wendy Weigler or Jayma File to discuss other options. 

Click Here for the Printable Sponsorship Menu.

SECURE SPONSORSHIP

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS
Holland & Hart LLP
Parker Lipman LLP

SILVER SPONSORS

Husch Blackwell LLP
University of Denver, Sturm College of Law
Gibson Dunn
Morrison Foerster
Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell, LLP
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP
Gene Commander, Inc. | Fortis Private Bank

BRONZE SPONSORS

JAG
The Harris Law Firm
CBA/DBA/CBA-CLE
JAMS
Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
WilmerHale
Sherman & Howard L.L.C.
Bartlit Beck LLP
Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C.
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
University of Colorado Law School
Garnett Powell Maximon Barlow

WINE/COCKTAIL SPONSORS

Hon. Melissa Hart
Kevin Traskos
Lynda McNeive
Dawn McKnight
Constance Talmage
Betzer Call Lausten Schwartz LLP
Emma Garrison
Shannon Stevenson
Lauren Schmidt & Eric Olson
Valeri Pappas
Maureen Reidy Witt
Loren Brown
Wendy Weigler
Hon. Sarah Wallace
Beth Doherty Quinn
Sarah Chase McRorie
Hon. Priscilla Loew
Hannah Seigel Proff
Hon. Alfred C. Harrell
Jessica Brown
Hon. Elizabeth L. Harris
Jennifer Hunt
Luke Ritchie

Wendy Weigler, Chair Winzenburg Leff Purvis & Payne Email	Valeri S. Pappas Davis & Ceriani PC Email
Jennifer Hunt, 2023 CWBAF President Colorado Department of Law Email	Hon. Melissa Hart Colorado Supreme Court
Lauren E. Schmidt Colorado Outward Bound School Email	Jessica Brown Gibson Dunn Email

Click Here to view the list of Past "Raising the Bar" Honorees.

Or, Click Here to view Past "Raising the Bar" Honoree Videos.