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  • By staying involved with Colorado Law, alumni enrich the experience of students and help to build a stronger Colorado legal community.
     By staying involved with Colorado Law, alumni enrich the experience of students and help to build a stronger Colorado legal community.
  • Startup Colorado engages students and alums with an entrepreneurial spirit. White House Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra spoke at the launch of Startup Colorado.
     Startup Colorado engages students and alums with an entrepreneurial spirit. White House Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra spoke at the launch of Startup Colorado.
  • The American Indian Law Program benefits greatly from a relationship with alumni staff attorneys at the Native American Rights Fund. "The staff and attorneys of NARF have been generous with their time and expertise, and I'm certain that the time I've spent learning from them will make me a better attorney." - Matt Samelson ('11)
     The American Indian Law Program benefits greatly from a relationship with alumni staff attorneys at the Native American Rights Fund. "The staff and attorneys of NARF have been generous with their time and expertise, and I'm certain that the time I've spent learning from them will make me a better attorney." - Matt Samelson ('11)

Alumni of the Month

Marcia Krieger ('79)

Alum of the Month May '13

"What is important about law school is learning how to learn the law, because it will change many times over the course of a career."

Michael Bender ('67)

Alumni of the Month Apr '13

Chief Justice Bender

"It’s very important to follow your dreams. Don’t give up on what your fervent hopes are."

Regina Rodriguez ('88)

Alumni of the Month Mar '13

"Take advantage of opportunities to build practical skills in law school, and remember that you are the master of your own career."

Gary Jackson ('70)

Alumni of the Month Feb '13

As a young man, Gary Jackson never thought he would one day become a lawyer. Born and raised in Denver, Jackson began his undergraduate studies at the University of Colorado thinking he would become an engineer.

Byron Chrisman ('66)

Alumni of the Month Jan '13

"Dean Edward King was my biggest influence. Not only because he made it possible for me to attend Colorado Law, but because he did what he could to help my career for years afterward."

Sarah Clark ('07)

Alumni of the Month Dec '12

"I wish I had known how much working in the clinics kick-starts your ability to learn the practical skills necessary to be a lawyer."

Tom Ray ('86)

Alumni of the Month Nov '12

"Keep an open mind and an open heart, align your efforts with whatever is 'true north' for you, work incredibly hard and do the right thing by the people you meet. If you do those things, your career and your life will end up finding a happy equilibrium for you and those you care about."

Roxanne Jensen ('85)

Alumni of the Month Oct '12

"The practice of law and related pursuits invite­—indeed demand—tremendous creativity. The best lawyers­—who are also the best counselors and advisors—think broadly and creatively."

Ann Frick ('78)

Alumni of the Month Aug '12

"Develop your social skills as well as your analytical and writing skills, because your ability to understand and relate well to people is a necessary tool for landing a job, being successful with colleagues and clients, attracting clients, and persuading judges and juries."

Ron Sangrund ('82)

Alumni of the Month Jul '12

"Dean Vanatta and Scott Sullan showed me how to be both a vigorous advocate and a responsible and thoughtful human being."

Betty Arkell ('75)

Alumni of the Month Jun '12

"Find your passion, whether it be in the practice of law or another field in which you can use your legal education. Be willing to take risks. Learn from your setbacks and failures."

Ruth Wright ('72)

Alumni of the Month Mar '12

"Do not limit yourself to the traditional jobs in the law, i.e., law firms. There are other very interesting jobs that a law degree opens up for you­–executive positions in the health industry, for example."

Michael Carrigan ('94)

Alumni of the Month Jan '12

"The beauty of a law degree is that it can lead you to many different careers in the same profession. In less than 20 years I've worked as a law clerk, as a public prosecutor, in a small firm, in a big firm, and as a public official."

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