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