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Larimer County Justice Center
Jury Assembly Room
201 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado

March 7, 2025 | Noon-1:30PM

Lunch will be catered by Spoons.

CLE: HERDING THE CATS: EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR LEADING LAWYERS AND NON‑LAWYERS ALIKE

Hon. Richard L. Gabriel

Justice, Colorado Supreme Court

Drawing from years of leadership experience, Hon. Richard L. Gabriel will share valuable insights on how to effectively lead both lawyers and non-lawyers. Successful leaders are visionaries who listen, engage, and inspire with authenticity, setting clear, realistic goals while staying flexible and resilient. They foster trust by being organized, respectful, and responsive, and know how to delegate without micromanaging. Great leaders build consensus, embrace differing opinions, and make tough decisions with confidence. They own their mistakes, share credit, and always keep their team feeling valued. On the flip side, leadership fails when communication breaks down, micromanagement takes over, or the leader’s motives are self-serving.