19th Annual "Raising the Bar" Celebration
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204

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 2025 Annual Raising the Bar Celebration will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at an exciting new venue, the Denver Art Museum. Please join us at this popular annual event to help us continue our important work.

This year's theme is "Profiles In Courage: Honoring Women Who Raise the Bar by Speaking Truth to Power, Breaking Barriers, and Leading Through Adversity." Now more than ever, it takes courage to stand up for what we believe in. We want to honor those women who are demonstrating courage in their work and their commitment to justice. Please help us celebrate the superheroes among us who are raising the bar by bravely standing up, leaping over obstacles, and charging forward in the face of adversity.

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. The CWBAF also works in conjunction with the Colorado Women's Bar Association (CWBA) to implement the CWBA's charitable and educational work.

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

Amanda Gonzalez               Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder	Abigail Hinchcliff  Partner, Olson Grimsley Kawanabe Hinchcliff & Murray
The Honorable Nicole Rodarte Denver County Court	Shannon Stevenson Colorado Solicitor General, Office of the Attorney Genera

PRE-RECEPTION:

5:00 pm  - 6:00 pm  Circle of Minerva Members & Honorees Pre-Reception (By Invitation Only)

RAISING THE BAR EVENT SCHEDULE:

5:30 pm  - 6:30 pm  Registration Opens/ General Cocktail Reception

6:30 pm  - 8:30 pm  Seated Dinner and Awards Program

REGISTRATION:  Sponsorships or Individual Tickets Available. Registration deadline is Friday, September 12, 2025. 

Individual Tickets $150 | Students $75

REGISTRATION LINK 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

• (1) Platinum Sponsorship $7,500: Speaking opportunity at podium. 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.
• 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; graphic display of logo at the event.
• Bronze Sponsorship $2,500: Admission and assigned seating for 10; recognition in printed event program; graphic display of logo at the event.
• Circle of Minerva Sponsorship $1,500: Admission for two to attend the invite-only reception and event; recognition in printed event program; recognition from the podium during the event.
• Wine Sponsor $250 (for individuals only): Admission for one; recognition in printed event program.

REGISTRATION LINK 

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

Colorado Women's Bar Association Foundation (CWBAF)
P O Box 929, Indian Hills, CO. 80454-0929
Ph: (303) 226-1198
Email: cwbaf@jmsamp.com

Wendy Weigler, Chair Winzenburg Leff Purvis & Payne Email	Valeri S. Pappas Davis & Ceriani PC Email
Jennifer Hunt, 2024 CWBAF President Colorado Department of Law Email	Hon. Melissa Hart Colorado Supreme Court
Lauren E. Schmidt Email	Jessica Brown Gibson Dunn Email

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