Volunteer Projects & Task Forces

Most of our work is accomplished through task forces, where attorneys from different firms, with different levels of experience and expertise, work together. If the project is politically sensitive, every effort is made to ensure a bipartisan approach. This model of collaboration allows lawyers to be active on cases when they are available. Additionally, newer lawyers gain hands-on experience working side-by-side with more experienced attorneys.  

The Colorado Lawyers Committee currently has more than 25 active task forces in the areas of Children’s Rights & Education, Civil Rights & Criminal Law, Poverty & Public Benefits, Community Development and Immigration. Many need additional volunteers, and substantive expertise is not required.

Children’s Rights & Education

Children’s Task Force

Education Task Force

Education Task Force - School Discipline Subcommittee

Education Task Force - Special Educ. Subcommittee

Education Task Force - Charter School Subcommittee

Education Task Force - School Finance Subcommittee

Education Task Force - School Expulsion Pilot Program


Community Development

Housing Task Force

Nonprofit Legal Audit Clinic

Nonprofit Match Program

Small Business Legal Assistance Program

Civil Rights & Criminal Law

Criminal Justice Task Force

Election Task Force

Election Day Call Center

Hate Crimes Education Program

Racial Justice Task Force

Taylor Ranch Litigation


Immigration

Afghan Asylum Workshops

Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund Advisory Committee

Immigration Task Force

New Immigrant Legal Clinics

PASS Program (helping immigrants prepare for credible fear interviews)

SIJS Training/Asylum Training

Poverty & Public Benefits

Denver Legal Night

Federal Pro Se Clinic Advisory Committee

Health Justice Task Force

Joint ID Task Force

Medicaid Appeals Project

Project Homeless Connect

Virtual Pro Se Clinic


Young Lawyers Division

Strategic Planning Team

Legal Night Team

Fundraising and Events Team

Public Relations Team

Hate Crimes Education Team

Special Projects Team