The Society for Work, Employment & Labor Law (SWELL) at the University of Colorado School of Law exists to encourage and enable law students to pursue careers within the realms of labor, employment, and the broader workplace landscape. SWELL is committed to advancing student engagement in employment law by organizing informative programs, volunteer service events, and dynamic discussions centered around the most recent developments and issues in the field of employment and labor law. In addition, SWELL is invested in the professional development of its members and seeks to facilitate the formation of meaningful and enduring professional relationships to aid students in their current academic and career pursuits. Central to our mission is the steadfast affirmation of fundamental worker and human rights within the workplace.
We partner with many other student groups, practicing attorneys, and community associations such as the Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Association (PELA) and the Colorado Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section (L&E) to create a strong sense of community between students and professionals.
Planned Activities:
Panel of Plaintiff and Defense-side Attorneys
Employment Law Aspects of In-House Counsel work
Transgender Rights in the Workplace
Volunteer events: Worker Appreciation Lunches around Boulder and within the law school
Officers:
Co-President: McKale Walker, mcwa6925@colorado.edu
Co-President: McKenzie Porter, mcpo9484@colorado.edu
Vice President: Michael Farrington, mifa5146@colorado.edu
Secretary: Katy McClellan, kamc6574@colorado.edu
Treasurer: Kaylen Aldridge, kaal2801@colorado.edu
Events Coordinator: Miles McLendon, mimc3463@colorado.edu
Membership Coordinator: Michael Smith, mism1838@colorado.edu
SBA Reps: Rhodes Evans, luev7621@colorado.edu & Hannah Kresse, hark7870@colorado.edu