CLI, the Colorado Pledge to Diversity Legal Group and the Association of Corporate Counsel-Colorado Chapter are partnering with Kaplan Test Prep to offer one Bar Scholarship for a diverse law student sitting for the 2012 Colorado Bar Examination, and multiple Diversity LSAT Exam Scholarships for 2012 test takers. Scholarships cover the cost of a review course and the exam application fee. For questions, contact Andrea Juarez.  Bar Scholarship Application - Deadline: December 15, 2011

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The Center for Legal Inclusiveness (CLI) has launched a national grassroots diversity and inclusiveness campaign for the legal profession. “Step Up For Diversity: Take Action To Build An Inclusive Legal Profession,” is a web-based action initiative to help diverse and female attorneys build crucial relationships for success and create a more inclusive legal profession overall. more»

The Center for Legal Inclusiveness (CLI) is proud to announce that it has recently expanded its board of directors to include: Heather Baker, Jordan Fox, Loretta Martinez, Josh Navarro and Rhonda Parish.

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Let's get one thing straight: Flextime is not synonymous with part time. In fact, many of those who practice flextime schedules would say just the opposite: that they work similar hours to their co-workers, just in a different way. Lawyers who practice under alternative schedules say they are more productive, successful and focused than if they worked traditional schedules. And a growing number of younger attorneys are looking for alternative schedules as part of their benefit packages.

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CLI Executive Director Kathleen Nalty was awarded the 2011 Diversity Trailblazer Award at the annual Commitment to Workplace Diversity Reception on September 8, 2011 at the Magnolia Hotel.

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Register Now:  CLI To Host Fall CLE Expo November 14  

Don't miss CLI's first-ever Fall CLE Expo on Monday, November 14 at Faegre & Benson LLP. Get your year-end ethics/CLE credits (at least eight credits expected). Learn about cutting edge diversity and inclusiveness topics from local experts: Rosalie Chamberlain, Kathy Holmes, Jennifer Churchill, Caroline Turner, Dr. Jesus Treviño, and Kathleen Nalty.  Cost to attend is $199. View the schedule, workshop information, and registration information, here.  
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Colorado’s legal community continues to blaze new trails in the areas of diversity and inclusiveness. This is evidenced by two recent changes to the application form for the Colorado bar examination. The changes were implemented to make it easier for some students—primarily those who are transgender or who have nontraditional families—to answer certain questions appearing on the form. more»

CLI will host their Sixth Annual Legal Inclusiveness & Diversity Summit on Monday, May 7, 2012. The 2012 Summit will feature exceptional national speakers in beautiful downtown Denver. Following the 2012 Summit, will be CLI's one-day Inclusiveness Institute on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. This separate, one-day intensive training will provide training on the fundamentals of inclusiveness. more»