Each year, LSYWC hosts an orientation for our incoming class of Fellows and their Mentors. This year’s event will be presented virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions. An invitation will be sent in advance.
**Please note that the Orientation is mandatory for all 2020 Fellows and Mentors**
The incoming class of 2020 Fellows and Mentors will have the opportunity to hear from:
The Honorable Christine M. Arguello Founder of LSYWC Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Colorado
Paula Black LSYWC Board Member Award winning author and Business & Professional Development Coach
Jason A. Márquez President of the LSYWC Board Managing Partner at Márquez Law
Maria Arias Executive Director of LSYWC
Larrisa Alire LSYWC Alumna, Class of 2016 1L, University of Colorado School of Law
LSYWC Fellow and Mentor Panel:
Valeria Gomez LSYWC Fellow, Class of 2018
Cristal Torres DeHerrera Chief of Staff at Denver International Airport
Zachary Mountin Associate Clinical Professor of Law at University of Colorado Law School
The Honorable Nicole M. Rodarte Denver County Court Judge
Laura Lopez Nickerson Corporate and Securities Attorney at Holland & Knight LLP
AGENDA
3:30 - 3:50 PM | Welcome and Fellow “Meet & Greet” Maria G. Arias
4:00 - 4:40 PM | The Ten Commandments of Professionalism Paula Black
4:40 - 4:55 PM | Expectations Judge Christine M. Arguello
4:55 - 5:15 PM | Communications Jason A. Márquez
5:15 - 5:25 PM | Fellow Speaker Larrisa Alire
5:25 - 6:20 PM | Fellow and Mentor Team Panel Discussion
6:20 - 6:30 PM | Final Comments Judge Christine M. Arguello
