Join the Mile High Chapter Education Committee for our annual Law Firm Management Event! To show our appreciation for our attorneys, each Mile High ALA Regular Member is invited to register two attorneys from their office to attend the breakfast at no additional cost. As an added bonus, attorneys who attend will be eligible to receive CLE credit.  Registration opens at 8:00 a.m., followed by breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Announcements will start at 8:45 a.m., and the presentation will begin at 9:00 a.m.

We are pleased to welcome Gene Commander, the Founder of Gene Commander Inc., who will present on "Reimagining Talent Development Strategies in Law Firms."

In an evolving legal landscape, law firms must adopt innovative strategies to cultivate the next generation of legal professionals. This session will focus on practical, forward-thinking talent development initiatives that address the unique challenges of today’s workforce. 

Topics will include deliberate program design to meet individual learning needs, fostering business acumen and leadership mindsets, tailoring approaches for hybrid work environments, and strategies to support underrepresented groups in the profession. Participants will gain actionable insights into how firms can create meaningful mentoring relationships, measure success using established frameworks, and design training that equips lawyers for an AI-driven future. By investing in strategic, individualized development programs, firms can build a resilient, engaged, and productive workforce while positioning themselves for long-term success. 

 Gene Commander brings over four decades of experience as a legal professional, business leader, and dispute resolution expert. Beginning his career in Iowa before moving to Denver in 1981, Gene has built a distinguished path in law firm leadership, construction law, and alternative dispute resolution. As a former managing shareholder of Polsinelli’s Denver office, he spearheaded remarkable growth in the firm’s legal services, revenue, and talent development. Since 2015, Gene has focused on providing arbitration and mediation services while advising law firms on proactive business strategies. A passionate advocate for diversity and professional development, Gene co-chairs the Associate Mentorship Program for the College of Commercial Arbitrators and has played a pivotal role in workforce development initiatives in Colorado’s construction industry. Recognized with numerous accolades, including the Engineering News-Record’s Mountain States Legacy Award and the Downtown Denver Partnership’s Honorary Partner Award, Gene combines his expertise and leadership to inspire and equip the next generation of legal and business professionals.

The Mile High Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Janet Wulf or Joel Duran at [email protected]. All requests must be made by Friday, March 7, 2025. We will make every effort to implement the requests.

This session has been approved for:
The Colorado Office of CLJE has accredited the continuing legal education program described below under C.R.C.P. 250.  Colorado attorneys and judges who attend this entire seminar, i.e., who attend or complete all accredited, educational sessions, may claim 2.0 General CLE Credits.

CLM Recertification Credit:  1.5 hour in the subject area of Human Resources Management.

CLM Application Credit for Functional Specialists:  1.5 hour in the subject area of Human Resources Management toward the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application requirements.

This program is valid for 1.5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification.

This Program has been approved for 1.5 General HR recertification credit hour toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

Our Mile High Business Partners are the Official Sponsors:

Tickets

$40.00 MHC Member Ticket

$0.00 Attorney Guest Ticket-Limit of 2

$50.00 Guest of Member Ticket