Name: Cheers to Democracy! Empowering CWBA's Legislative Efforts - Benefit Event
Start: 2024-10-09T17:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-10-09T20:00:00-06:00
Location: Town Hall Collaborative

Cheers to Democracy! Empowering CWBA's Legislative Efforts - Benefit Event

TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Silent auction coming soon!
Join the Colorado Women's Bar Association for an exciting fundraiser for advancing women's rights and legal reform, with a night of comedy, libations, and lively conversation.
We will showcase and celebrate the CWBA’s public policy work and the tremendous impact we’ve had on the community by advocating for the interests of women and children.
Experience a dynamic panel featuring Dani Newsum, former Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights and Labor and current Director of Strategic Partnerships with Cobalt, Regent Wanda L. James, the first Black woman elected to the University of Colorado Board of Regents ever, State Representative Elizabeth Velasco, the first Mexican-born and LGBTQ legislator from Colorado’s western slope, and State Representative Jenny Willford, an environmental advocate and former Mayor Pro Tem of Northglenn.
The evening will be emceed by Cori Stewart, a CWBA member, lawyer, and stand-up comedian, alongside Sarah Parady, Denver City Council Member At-Large and former CWBA President.
There will also be an amazing silent auction! Please come to support our important work and have a few laughs along the way.
Silent auction items needed! If you are willing to donate a silent auction item, experience, gift card, or vacation, please contact Iris Halpern at [email protected].
General Admission Ticket: $70
Law Students & Paralegal Students: $40
Legislators: Free
Cost includes: Admission to event, plus one drink ticket and appetizers.
Sponsorships also available for purchase here or contact CWBA Executive Director Kim Sporrer at [email protected].
All funds raised through this event will support the Colorado Women’s Bar Association's vitally important public policy work and its lobbyist activities. The CWBA is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit corporation. Ticket costs, sponsorships, silent auction purchases, and CWBA donations are not tax-deductible as a charitable contribution, but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense, subject to exclusion for lobbying activity. Please consult with your professional tax advisor for further advice.