Banquet

Dean Phil Weiser with the six distinguished award recipients.

Regina Rodriguez ('88) - Distinguished Achievement in Private Practice

Judge Timothy Tymkovich ('82) - Distinguished Achievement in the Judiciary

Carole Yaley ('80) - Distinguished Acheivement in Industry

John Schultz ('53) - Dean Edward C. King "Pay it Forward" Award

Jason Mendelson - Richard Schaden “Adopted Alumnus” Award

Chief Justice Michael Bender ('67) - William Lee Knous Award

Awards for the six distinguished recipients.

Judge Eric Elliff ('87) - Banquet Chair

David Steefel ('78) - Board Chair

More than 600 attendees at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts

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32nd Annual Law Alumni Banquet

Seawell Grand Ballroom | Denver Center for the Performing Arts
March 13, 2013
5:30 p.m. 

The Annual Alumni Awards Banquet is the University of Colorado Law School's signature alumni event, where we celebrate our community and present awards to our distinguished alumni.

The Honorable Michael L. Bender ('67)
2013 William Lee Knous Award, Colorado Law's highest alumni honor.


In 2013 we are honored:

  • The Honorable Michael L. Bender ('67) for the William Lee Knous Award, Colorado Law's highest alumni honor
  • Regina M. Rodriguez ('88) for Distinguished Achievement in Private Practice
  • The Honorable Timothy M. Tymkovich ('82) for Distinguished Achievement in the Judiciary
  • Carole J. Yaley ('80) for Distinguished Achievement in Industry

In addition, Dean Phil Weiser presented two Dean's Choice awards, recognizing individuals who have made exceptional contributions to Colorado Law this year:

  • John H. Schultz ('53) for the Dean Edward C. King "Pay it Forward" Award
  • Jason Mendelson for the Richard Schaden "Adopted Alumnus" Award

We hope you can join us in celebrating the achievements of our amazing alumni.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Support Colorado Law Students & Programs

In 2013, thanks to the generosity of law firms, individuals, vendors, and nonprofits, we broke our record again with more than 600 in attendance and raised more than $80,000. Net proceeds of the event will support the Dean's Fund for Excellence, which directly benefits our students and programs. 
We invite you and your firm to consider a sponsorship in support of our students and programs.

The 2012 Knous Award winner was Bill Johnson.

Alumni Award Banquet

Platinum Sponsor | $10,000

  • Recognition on tables
  • Full-page banquet program recognition provided by Platinum Sponsor*
  • Acknowledgement on invitation
  • 30-second video recognition provided by Platinum Sponsor to be shown during the banquet**
  • Invitation to attend invitation-only pre-reception with honorees
  • 2 premium tables at banquet with complimentary seating for 20 guests
  • Recognition and hyperlink on Colorado Law website, in media release, and in Amicus and Law Pointspublications
  • Verbal acknowledgement during the banquet and throughout the year at certain events
  • Thank you signage throughout the banquet
  • Recognition during slideshow presentation during the banquet
  • 10 tickets to attend the Hot Topic CLE series
  • 2 tickets to attend a special invitation-only reception and dinner with Justice Sandra Day O'Connor following her delivery of the annual Stevens Lecture in September 2013

Gold Sponsor | $5,000

  • Recognition on tables
  • Full-page banquet program recognition provided by Gold Sponsor *
  • Invitation to attend pre-reception with honorees
  • 1 premium table at banquet with complimentary seating for 10 guests
  • Verbal acknowledgement during the banquet 
  • Recognition during slideshow presentation during the banquet
  • 5 tickets to attend the Hot Topic CLE series
  • 2 tickets to attend a special invitation-only reception honoring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor after her delivery of the annual Stevens Lecture in September 2013

Silver Sponsor | $2,500

  • Recognition on tables
  • Half-page banquet program recognition provided by Silver Sponsor*
  • Table at banquet with complimentary seating for 10 guests
  • Recognition during slideshow presentation during the banquet
  • 5 tickets to attend the Hot Topic CLE series

Friends of the Law School Sponsor | $1,000

  • Recognition on table
  • Half table at banquet with complimentary seating for 5 guests
  • Recognition during slideshow presentation during the banquet

Banquet Program Recognition Opportunities

Full-Page Recognition | $1,000

  • 8"h x 5"w color recognition in Banquet Program (jpg or pdf)*

Half-Page Recognition | $500

  • 4"h x 5"w color recognition in Banquet Program (jpg or pdf)*

*All banquet program recognition files must be received by February 13, 2013 for inclusion in program **30-second video recognition must be received by February 28, 2013 for inclusion in the event programming

Register Online | Available beginning December 1, 2012  www.regonline.com/lab

Individual Tickets

  • $150 general admission; $100 public service admission

Gold and Platinum Sponsors

  • Payments above $2,500 will only be accepted by check
  • Please make checks payable to University of Colorado
  • Mail to the attention of Cheryl Franchi, Event Manager (401 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309)
  • Please fill out the registration information at www.regonline.com/lab

Please direct sponsorship questions to: Cheryl Franchi, Event Manager, cheryl.franchi@colorado.edu, 303-492-8048

Estimated Fair Market Value Net proceeds will benefit the Dean's Fund for Excellence. Estimated Fair Market Value (EFMV) of the event is $100 per ticket including tax. Sponsorships may be a tax-deductible contribution less the EFMV of goods and services received, as follows: Platinum: EFMV of $ 2,350.00; Gold: EFMV of $ 1,100.00; Silver: EFMV of $ 1,050.00; Friends of the Law School: EFMV of 500.00; Individual Tickets: EFMV of $ 50.00). Please consult your tax advisor.

The Law Alumni Board selects the Knous and Distinguished Alumni Award recipients and the law school dean selects the Honorary Order of the Coif recipient.

Knous Award

The William Lee Knous Award was established in memory of former governor, federal judge, distinguished statesman and alumnus, William Lee Knous (1911). It is Colorado Law’s highest honor and is given to the an alumnus or alumna in recognition of outstanding achievement and sustained service to Colorado Law.

Alumni Awards for Distinguished Achievement

Each year, the Law Alumni Board selects distinguished alumni to honor at the Spring Law Alumni Awards Banquet. There are nine categories of achievement: Corporate Counsel, Executive in Industry, Judiciary, Education, Private Practice, Public Sector, Solo/Small Firm Practitioner, Recent Alumnus, and Special Recognition. If you would like to submit the name of a distinguished alumnus or alumna, please contact Alumni Relations.

Honorary Order of the Coif

The English Order of the Coif, an ancient and honored institution of the Common Law, was an association of distinguished lawyers from whose members the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas were appointed and who for centuries had the exclusive right to be barristers in that Court. Later, judges of the King’s Bench and the Exchequer were appointed from its members. The order took its name from the coif, or cap, which all members wore. The American Order was formed in 1911 for the purpose of promoting scholarship among law students.

The University of Colorado Law School, one of the 81 member law schools, became a member in 1942. Under the Order’s constitution, only the top 10% of the school’s graduating class is eligible for membership. At each year’s commencement, Colorado Law presents an Honorary Order of the Coif to a member of the legal community.