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July Mile High Pulse 
President's Message
Hot day, cool night, summertime, what a delight!
Summer is upon us, and things are finally turning back to "normal." For each of us, “normal” can mean different things.
The Mile High Chapter is beginning to plan the return of in-person events. We understand that some of you may not be ready for that, and we are working on ways to continue bringing our education events to you in a hybrid format. But for those that are ready to meet in person again, it’s finally going to happen! Membership and Professional Development Team are working on our first in-person event in over a year and Education is working on bringing you MHC’s first hybrid educational luncheon!
Educational Opportunities
MHC Monthly Luncheon:
Please join the Mile High Chapter Education Committee at our monthly luncheon on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Daniel Chase, Chief of Staff, and Phil Spesshardt, Director, Division of Unemployment Insurance from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment will present the "Colorado Department of Labor and Employment: Unemployment Insurance Fraud Update." The luncheon will be held via Zoom and will start promptly at 11:45 a.m. and will be 75 minutes to allow for questions. The speakers invite you to submit your questions ahead of the presentation. Please submit questions to Sheila Rogers [email protected] or Autumn Phillips [email protected] by July 14th.
Session Objectives:
-Understand the nature of unemployment fraud, the impact on employers, and the role employers play in helping identify fraudulent claims
-Understand when and how to report unemployment fraud
-Understand how CDLE investigates fraudulent claims
https://milehighala.com/meetinginfo.php?id=352&ts=1621969899
Your contacts for the Education Committee for the new board year are Sheila Rogers [email protected], Chair, and Autumn Phillips [email protected], Co-Chair.
Subgroups
Our new DEIA Subgroup has scheduled its first meeting. This one will be via Zoom on Tuesday, July 27, at noon. We have lots of people already scheduled to attend, so don’t miss out! This subgroup will be focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) and is intended to provide a safe space for you to converse with your Mile High peers, discuss best practices, float ideas, and hear others, and brainstorm on this topic. Below is the link – no need to RSVP – just click it at noon on the 27th and join in the conversation!
Topic: ALA MHC DIEA Subgroup
Time: Jul 27, 2021 12:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81416734403
Meeting ID: 814 1673 4403
Passcode: 164071
Headquarters:
The Association of Legal Administrators is excited to introduce Version 1.0 of the ALA Education Hub App.
Members asked for an easy way to post educational offerings hosted by chapters and others in a simple to use application. The ALA App answers this need.
Getting Started: On your desktop, tablet or phone, navigate to Education Hub App and follow the instructions on how to download the app!
FM 1: Law Firm Account Course!
Next Friday, July 9, is the last day to register for FM 1: Law Firm Accounting. The course will commence on July 13. It’s also the deadline to register for the two-course package, featuring both FM 1 and FM 2: Financial Information and Analysis, which begins in October.
The course will cover everything from banking to trust accounting to payroll and benefits procedures in a facilitated, comprehension-enhancing format featuring case studies, readings, videos, and discussions.
New Members
Welcome New Members!
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Tami Arter |
Regional Office Administrator |
Husch Blackwell LLP |
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Brandi Becker |
Firm Administrator |
Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Pa |
Congratulations
Congratulations Stacie Hedrick on earning the Certified Legal Manager (CLM) designation. Obtaining the CLM credential is a significant achievement. A CLM certification demonstrates a mastery of the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities of a professional legal manager in the areas of human resource management, organizational development, financial management, business management, legal industry, technology, operations, communications, and self-management.
Congratulations on this hard-earned achievement!
For more information about becoming a Certified Legal Manager, check out the below link:
Member Benefits
Mile High Chapter:
MHC Salary Survey-Just a reminder that the Mile High Chapter of ALA's Annual Salary and Benefits Survey is still open. You should have received the Survey from Employers Council. If you did not receive the survey, please reach out to the Survey Committee, Clara Curtis, Chair [email protected], and Brian Bernhard, Co-Chair [email protected].
Business Partner Program-Members have access to over 35 business partners from various industries that share their expertise about their products and services helping Members stay at the forefront of the latest trends.
For more information about our current Business Partners, please check out MHC's website:
https://milehighala.com/Current_Business_Partners
Headquarters:
ALA is working in collaboration with The Successful Firm Project as a complement to other member benefits.
At The Successful Firm Project, we’ve created an interactive platform for firms to network with and learn from other legal management professionals and subject matter experts, providing a new approach to improve practice development.
ALA members and their entire firms can take advantage of a complimentary subscription to The Successful Firm Project. Our goal is to provide a point of access for law firm leaders to connect and collaborate by sharing new ideas and best practices. Benefits include:
Personalized Dashboard and Tools
ALA members can access their complimentary SFP subscription here.
Join a Team!
The Business Partner Committee promotes and maintains relationships with local and national Business Partners in order to enhance the services and benefits available to Chapter members. This Committee organizes and oversees the Business Partner Program and Business Partner Expo that is held in conjunction with the Mile High Chapter Annual Conference.
Joining a committee is the best way to network with Mile High peers – some of the best connections I have made has been serving on committees. I see the deep and long-standing connections with other legal management professionals as the best ALA membership benefit of all. Missy Hirst, Co-Chair of Membership Team.
If you are interested in joining the Business Partner Team, please reach out to
Sarah Stromberg
[email protected]
(720) 875-9714
Chair
Michele Hovland
[email protected]
(720) 944-3758
Co-Chair
Business Partner Spotlight of the Month
Founded in 1999, i2 Construction is a Denver-based full-service commercial general contractor. They collaborate with clients and strategic partners to build work environments that embody identity and culture. And by focusing on their self-appointed mission to build long-term relationships by providing cutting-edge services with loyalty and respect, i2 Construction has grown to become one of the most respected general contractors in the Denver area, with over 90% of their projects coming from satisfied past clients.
