The American Inn of Court Bencher Magazine, January/February 2015 Issue, is Now Available!
The latest electronic issue of The Bencher is now available. This issue features articles about implementing and finding humor in the practice of law.
November Meeting Explores the Impact of the 2014 Elections
Judge Tymkovich’s Group presented THE 2014 ELECTIONS AND BEYOND, with Guest Speaker Eric Sonderman. Eric is former owner of SE2; and is currently a political analyst, commentator, writer and speaker. Eric gave an overview of the November 2014 elections and their impact going forward on the United States political landscape.
Insightful October Meeting on Professionalism a Big Success
Judge Booras’ Group presented “ETHICS-WHAT YOU MUST DO. PROFESSIONALISM-WHAT YOU SHOULD DO.”
In recognition of October as “Professionalism Month,” the panel discussed professionalism, emphasizing professionalism in the practice of law. Among many other things, the panel explained that while legal ethics set forth the standards of conduct required of an Attorney; professionalism includes what is more broadly expected. Professionalism concerns the knowledge and skill of the law faithfully employed in the service of client and public good, and entails what is more broadly expected of attorneys. The panel and members explored these issues with engaging demonstrations and hypotheticals.
The Doyle Inn Year Kicks-off with the “Soul Food Scholar”
At the first meeting of the year on September 17, 2014, Judge Jackson’s group presented “THE DELICIOUS AND SURPRISING HISTORY OF SOUL FOOD” with “The Soul Food Scholar,” Adrian Miller. Charismatic Adrian is Denver’s own award winning food writer, attorney, and certified bar-b-que judge.
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Adrian regaled the Inn with information about soul food, history of cuisine, and about his journay from lawyer to food writer. Adrian’s first book, Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time, won the 2014 James Beard Foundation Book Award for Reference and Scholarship.