Summaries of Prior Year's BRAG Programs

2008

On Thursday, June 5, 2008, CoALL held its seventh annual Bridge the Research and Analysis Gap (BRAG) program. Attendees learned: the ins and outs of effective communication in regard to a research assignment; tips for using Casemaker; about Colorado-specific legal resources; how to conduct Colorado legislative history research; when to stop researching; and to be aware of one’s internet footprint. Presenters included: Stacey Bowers & JoAnna Patrick (Westminster Law Library, University of Denver); Alicia Brillon & Alan Pannell (University of Colorado Law Library); Andrea Hamilton (Faegre & Benson LLP); Margi Heinen (Sherman & Howard L.L.C.); Wanda McDavid (Access/Information); Holly Pinto (Holland & Hart LLP); Esti Shay (Westminster Law Library, University of Denver); and Mariann Storck (U.S. Attorney’s Office). Attendees also received advice on making the most of their summer work experiences from James A. Pinto, Shareholder at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP.

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2007

On May 31, 2007, CoALL held its sixth annual Bridge the Research and Analysis Gap (BRAG) program. Attendees learned how to effectively communicate about a research assignment, where to start and when to stop researching, what it's like to be a summer law clerk, how to use their organization's KM, how to make the most of secondary sources, how to find Colorado law and legislative history, and how to perform cost-effective research. Presenters included Mariann Storck from the U.S. Attorneys Office, Margi Heinen from Sherman and Howard, Holly Pinto from Holland and Hart, Alan Pannell and Alicia Brillon from the University of Colorado, Wanda McDavid from Access/Information, Andrea Hamilton from Faegre & Benson, and Megan Jens of Greenberg Traurig.

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2006

On June 1, 2006, more than 80 people attended CoALL’s fifth annual Bridge the Research and Analysis Gap (BRAG) program.  Attendees learned about succeeding in a legal work environment, finding and using Colorado resources, and using practical legal research techniques.  Presenters included Holly Pinto from Holland and Hart, Margi Heinen from Sherman and Howard, Andrea Hamilton from Faegre and Benson, Mariann Storck from the U.S. Attorneys Office, Matthew Elisha from Holme Roberts and Owen, and Alan Pannell from the University of Colorado.

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2005

On Thursday, June 2, 2005, CoALL held their fourth annual Bridge the Research & Analysis Gap (BRAG) Program for summer clerks and new associates. Those that attended the program received information on doing practical research for the first time, received a refresher on research skills and resources, and learned about the practicalities of the legal work environment.

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2004

On June 3, 2004, CoALL held their third annual Bridge the Research & Analysis Gap (BRAG) program for summer clerks and new associates. The program was led by experienced law librarians from downtown law firms, government and academic institutions.

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2003

On June 12, 2003, CoALL held their second annual Bridge the Research & Analysis Gap (BRAG) program for summer associates. Over 40 summer associates from law firms in Denver attended this legal research institute. CoALL would like to thank the sponsors of the event: WestGroup, LexisNexis, LexisNexis Courtlink and IKON.

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2002

On June 6, 2002, CoALL held their first Bridge the Gap program for summer associates. Over 70 summer associates from law firms in Denver attended this legal research institute. CoALL would like to thank the sponsors of the event: WestGroup, LexisNexis, BNA, CCH, Association of Legal Adminstrators, Denver Area Legal Recruiter Association.