Beyond the Collabobabble

The Supreme Court: Chief Insight

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:15:00 +0000

Our new episode features Chief Justice Monica Marquez bringing sharp insight and fresh perspective to conversations shaping collaboration today. We're also joined by Justice Boatright, whose featured contributions add depth to this dynamic discussion. Tune in as we explore what it really takes to lead, connect, and create impact across systems and teams within Colorado's judicial landscape and beyond.

Shenandoah "Shen" Chefalo, Founder & Lead Strategist to Chefalo Consulting

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:05:00 +0000

Our new episode highlights Shenandoah Chefalo, Founder & Lead Strategist, to Chefalo Consulting. Come learn more about one of the nation’s leading experts in trauma-informed leadership and systems change. She brings over 20 years of experience helping organizations in education, health care, nonprofits, and government transform how they lead, serve, and support.

Jessica Brill Deputy Director of Court Services, SCAO

Thu, 4 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Our new episode highlights Jessica Brill who is the Deputy Director of the Court Services Division with the State Court Administrator's Office. Come learn more about Jessica's trajectory throughout her Judicial career and her experiences as a leader.

Court Operations, Research, & Education: Sara Harms, CORE Manager, SCAO

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode, join us as we chat with Sara Harms, the Court Operations, Research, and Education Unit Manager with the State Court Administrator's Office. We discuss her career with Judicial - from her start as a Judicial Assistant, to Clerk of Court and Jury Commissioner, to Court Services! Her passion for public service and mentorship runs deep, and her dedication to effective and efficient court operations drives her to be the leader she is today.

Criminal Justice Programs: Amanda Myers, CJPU Manager, SCAO

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Amanda discusses Criminal Programs within Judicial and her experience working within other agencies in Colorado for the betterment of our communities. She is passionate about our programs. We learn more about Amanda and have a lovely chat in the process.

Introducing Our New Host: Alexis Fredrickson; Family Unit Programs Coordinator, SCAO

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Alexis Fredrickson, Mike Jacob, Jessie Cross) — Mon, 6 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000

In this episode, get to know your new Hosts, Alexis Fredrickson and Jessie Cross! We chat about all things Alexis, the Family Programs she Coordinates, Committees Alexis is active in, and more.

Court User Survey and Data: Robert Jones; Data Analyst II, SCAO

Mon, 6 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000

In this episode, your hosts sit down with Robert Jones, Court Data Analyst to discuss the new Court User Survey. Hang with us as we discuss how the User Survey was designed and developed, the scope of submissions, and more. We also learn more about Robert and what brings him joy (hint! He declares himself a "Nerd.") We enjoyed chatting with Robert, and we hope you enjoy learning more about Robert, and the Court User Survey.

Farewell to the Creator: Bill DeLisio, Family Law Programs Manager, SCAO

Mon, 6 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Sit down for a chat with the new and old hosts of the Judicial Podcast! In this episode, Alexis and Jessie speak with Bill, the founder of Beyond the Collabobabble, and former Family Law Programs Manager. We discuss the creation and evolution of the Judicial Podcast, Bill's path to his role as the Family Law Programs Manager, and well wishes on his journey forward.

Authentic Leadership: Paul McCain, Probation Supervisor, 17th Judicial District

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Karen Yacuzzo, Mike Jacob) — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:11:18 +0000

0:00 Introduction

9:00 Comparing and contrasting probation work from Walsenburg to Cañon City from Cañon City to Commerce City

17:00 Journey as a supervisor and foundational values of authentic leadership

21:00 Boundaries, transparency, and vulnerability as a supervisor

31:00 Awareness of trauma and probation work

35:00 Generations in the work place

45:00 Need for flexibility and application of principles to supervising probationers

49:00 Assessments and changes in assessments

56:30 Three take aways for taking action

57:30 Getting to know the guest

CJA to Court Education Specialist: Jessie Cross, Court Education Specialist, Court Services Division, State Court Administrator’s Office

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Mike Jacob, Karen Yacuzzo) — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:58:17 +0000

0:00 Introduction

4:00 Opportunity Knocks

8:00 Pre Pandemic and Post Pandemic Experiences

10:00 Starting a Career with Judicial

11:30 What DO CJAs Do?

19:00 Adult Learning

29:00 Automation and Future of the Work

40:00 Examples of Collaborative Projects

52:30 3 Takeaways for Taking Action

56:00 Getting to Know the Guest

Taking the Bench During The Pandemic & Building an Anti-Racist Organization: Hon. Dea Lindsey, District Court Judge, 20th Judicial District

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Mike Jacob, Karen Yacuzzo) — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:22:22 +0000

0:00 Introduction

10:30 Is there a such thing judicial philosophy?

11:00 Rule of Law and Racial Equity

14:40 Transitioning from Lawyer to Judge

20:00 Experience Chairing the Boulder County Culture Responsiveness and Inclusion Advisory Committee

22:00 Courageous Conversations About Race!

27:00 Do You Need Extra Money to Talk About Race?

32:00 Defensiveness and Conflicts Within Yourself & Discomfort

35:00 Going Below the Shoulders & Dysregulation

38:00 Feeling Safe versus Feeling Uncomfortable

45:00 Three Take Aways for Taking Action

48:30 Getting to Know the Guest

Judicial Diversity Outreach: Judge Jaclyn Brown (COA), Sumi Lee Head of Judicial Diversity and Outreach at the SCAO, Erin Scott Court of Appeals Law Clerk

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Karen Yacuzzo, Mike Jacob) — Wed, 2 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000

0:00 Opening

7:00 Introductions

12:30 Update on Judicial Diversity

19:20 Court Appeals Efforts to Address Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism

27:30 Java with Judges

39:00 Emerging Issues in the Practice of Law

42:00 IDEA Committee - Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism

53:00 Java with Judges Planning Group Shout Out

53:30 Three Take Aways for Taking Action

56:00 Getting to Know the Guests

Episode: Tribal Justice, and Reforming Juvenile Courts and Child Welfare: Sheldon Spotted Elk, Program Director, Tribal Justice Partnership, National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Mike Jacob, Karen Yacuzzo) — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000

0:00 Opening

6:00 What is "Justice"?

16:00 The law and what is baked into it?

20:00 Pondering humanity, healing, and connection

27:00 Does law school and the adversarial legal system prepare attorneys and judges to address the biological, social, and psychological needs of individuals that are court involved?

38:00 Attributes of Tribal Courts and Codes

50:00 The work of the NCJFCJ Advisory Committee on Neglect and Child Poverty

58:20 Three Take Aways for Taking Action (ICWA Courts, Reading List, Understanding Tribal People)

63:14 Getting to Know the Guest

The Master Narrative: How are you showing up to change racism? Corey Best, Founder & Community Curator, Mining for Gold, LLC

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (mike jacob, karen yacuzzo) — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:25:56 +0000

0:00 Opening

9:00 Do we trust one another to do this work?

13:00 Speaking truth

17:00 Seeking Support

19:00 Community Curator

25:00 The Construct of Race (1619 - 1964)

35:00 What is the master narrative and 3 protocols for discussing race?

59:00 Engagement: Are we thinking of a service or are we thinking about a human being?

70:00 Sharing Power and Resources: Taking responsibility for your power!

77:00 How do we know if we are sharing power with people?

81:00 Three Take Aways for Taking Action

82:00 Getting to Know the Guest

The Master Narrative: How are you showing up to change racism? Corey Best, Founder & Community Curator, Mining for Gold, LLC

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (mike jacob, karen yacuzzo) — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 01:31:39 +0000

0:00 Opening

9:00 Do we trust one another to do this work?

13:00 Speaking truth

17:00 Seeking Support

19:00 Community Curator

25:00 The Construct of Race (1619 - 1964)

35:00 What is the master narrative and 3 protocols for discussing race?

59:00 Engagement: Are we thinking of a service or are we thinking about a human being?

70:00 Sharing Power and Resources: Taking responsibility for your power!

77:00 How do we know if we are sharing power with people?

81:00 Three Take Aways for Taking Action

82:00 Getting to Know the Guest

Office of the State Court Administrator: Steven Vasconcellos, State Court Administrator, Colorado State Court Administrator's Office

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (karen yacuzzo, \, mike jacob) — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 19:52:48 +0000

0:00 Opening

10:00 Working with Supreme Court and Across the Judicial Department

17:00 Guiding Principles and Priorities Moving Forward

28:00 The Pivot to Remote Court and The Future of Remote Court Services

34:00 Investigations, Humanity of the Organization, and Building a Sustainable Culture

37:30 Three Takeaways for Taking Action

39:30 Getting to Know the Guest

Post Pandemic Court Technology and Remote Court Services in the 4th JD: Scott Sosebee, Court Executive, 4th Judicial District

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Karen Yacuzzo, Mike Jacob) — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000

0:00 Opening

12:00 Difficulty of Long Term Planning During Pandemic

14:30 New and Old Technology and Data Challenges

25:30 The New Normal! (UGH)

31:00 Work is Changing?!?

45:05 CCJC/COSCA Six Guiding Principles for the Post Pandemic Use of Court Technology

57:30 Challenges and Opportunities Moving Forward

70:00 Take Aways for Taking Action

76:00 Getting to Know the Guest

“Justice” and the American Indian Worldview: Dr. Andrew Yost & Dr. Tink Tinker

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (karen yacuzzo, mike jacob) — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 23:13:50 +0000

0:00 Introduction

9:20 Justice and the American Indian Worldview

19:30 I Am Not Euro Christian! Yeah You Are!

25:00 Two Euro Christian Technologies (War Making & Rule of Law)

28:30 Western Trained Lawyer & Rule of Law

41:52 Decolonization and Decoloniality

50:00 3 Take Aways for Taking Action

60:00 Getting to Know the Guest

Traumatic Brain Injury and Behavior Change: Russha Knauer, Department of Probation Services, Colorado State Court Administrator’s Office

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Mike Jacob, Karen Yacuzzo) — Wed, 9 Jun 2021 22:24:55 +0000

0:00 Opening

6:15 Defining Traumatic Brain Injury

14:00 Overview of Neuro Psych and TBI evaluation

19:00 Unreliable Evaluations and Treatment and the Impacts

22:30 If you see one brain injury, you have seen one brain injury

26:30 Risk Need Responsivity

29:00 Prevalence Rates of Cooccurring Conditions

33:00 How the TBI work started in Colorado

41:00 Brain Injury Research, Screening Protocols and Key Partners

52:00 3 Take Aways for Taking Action

53:20 Getting to Know the Guests

Culture of Trust: Improve Relationships, Morale and Performance in the Workplace: Josh Dye, President & Founder of Convene, LLC, a speaking, training, and marketing consulting company

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (mike jacob, karen yacuzzo) — Wed, 26 May 2021 22:28:26 +0000

0:00 Opening

6:00 Transitioning to Virtual Work

8:20 Building a Culture of Trust

13:00 Building a Culture of Trust is Everyone's Responsibility

24:00 Deep Work and Clarifying Remote Work

30:00 Speaking Honestly in the Workplace and Understanding your Audience

34:00 Adapting to Each Other

38:00 Business Relationships Versus Personal Relationships

42:00 Self Management and Self Care

53:30 11 Very Fast Take Aways (Unique Traits if High Trust People)

57:40 Getting to Know Guest

UnSystem: Families Are The Solution (not the problem): Amelia Franck Meyer, ED.D, LISW, Alia Innovations

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (karen yacuzzo, mike jacob) — Wed, 12 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000

0:00 Opening

5:00 The Impacts of Trauma and Child Welfare Work

11:00 History of Prevention Services and Out of Home Placements

14:00 Overview of ACE Study and Safety

21:30 Description of Creating "An UnSystem"

34:30 Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion & the Early Roots of Child Welfare System

41:30 What Does Giving Power and Sharing Power look Like?

44:15 Working in Rules Based and Compliance Based Systems

52:00 Know Better, Do Better

54:00 Three Take Aways for Taking Action

56:00 Getting to Know the Guest

Bringing a Lens of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity in Government: Anne-Marie Braga, Deputy Executive Director Community Partnerships, Colorado Department of Human Services

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (karen yacuzzo, mike jacob) — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000

0:00 Opening

10:00 Prevention

13:20 Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Approaches in Government

37:00 Story of Collaboration

46:00 Three Take Aways for Taking Action

48:00 Getting to Know the Guest

The Four S’s for Organizations to Consider When Addressing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Darrell Hammond, Higher Ground Consulting

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (mike jacob, karen yacuzzo) — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000

0:00 Opening

9:00 The 4's of EDI

13:55 Everyone Wants to Feel Indispensable

19:00 Emotions and Mindfulness

21:30 Ideal Team Player = Humble, Hungry, Smart

23:30 Importance of Inclusion

35:00 It Ain't About You

47:00 Equity and Diversity

51:00 The JEDI Journey

1:04:00 Four S's Recap

1:07:00 Three Take Aways for Taking Action

1:08:00 Getting to Know the Guest

Probation Supervision of Sex Offenders: Angel Weant, Probation Analyst, Department of Probation Services, SCAO

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (karen yacuzzo, mike jacob) — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0000

0:00 Opening

6:00 Looking Back: 1998

10:00 Sex Offender Management

18:00 Risk and Need Factors

30:00 Stability Factors

42:00 More Myths

44:00 Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB)

58:00 Pandemic Impacts

1:04 Three Take Aways for Taking Action

1:06 Getting to Know the Guest

Humanize: Stories from the Heart about Social Justice: Dr. Courthney Russell & Emily Braucher

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (karen yacuzzo, mike jacob) — Wed, 7 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0000

0:00 Opening and Humanize Podcast

17:15 Definitions for Conversations about Race and Racism

28:00 Contemplating are we all Racist, Being Vulnerable and Taking Correction

39:30 Bringing Humanity into the Conversation

48:30 Reacting to Charles Blow Quote from On the Tightrope Podcast about Power in the Humanize Podcast Style (explicit)

59:00 Overview of the Humanize Podcast Season 1 and Take Aways for Taking Action

1:03 Getting to Know the Guests

Chief Justice Brian Boatright: Colorado Supreme Court: Office of the Chief Justice

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (mike jacob, karen yacuzzo) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000

0:00 Opening

8:00 Helping Trial Courts and Probation After Budget Cuts

10:30 Motivation to Serve During Recovery

14:00 Continuation of Operations Orders and Local Control

18:00 Supreme Court and Chief Justice Rotations

23:00 Process for Selecting Chief Justice

27:30 Lessons of Pandemic

35:30 Take Aways for Taking Action

36:30 Getting to Know the Guest

Colleen Kent, Managing Court Interpreter, 17th Judicial District & Vicki Santamaria, Staff Interpreter, 20th Judicial District & Alice Ehr, Managing Court Interpreter, Denver City and County Court: Court Interpretation

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Jenny Moore, Mike Jacob, Karen Yackuzzo) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000

0:00 Opening

9:00 How Judges and Court Staff Can Make the Job of the Court Interpreter Easier

14:30 Slowing Down the Pace

17:50 Certification, Exception and Code of Ethics

27:00 Cultural Considerations and Stepping Out of Role

40:00 Lessons Learned During the Pandemic

48:30 Take Aways for Taking Action

54:00 Getting to Know the Guests

Hon. Melina Hernandez: 18th Judicial District, County Court Judge, Arapahoe County: Family Law Reform and the Journey to the Arapahoe County Court Bench

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Karen Yacuzzo, Mike Jacob) — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:42:14 +0000

0:00 Opening

10:00 The of the Family Court Facilitator

13:23 Simplifying Court Process

21:00 Access to Justice and MIFP

37:00 Pandemic Lessons

43:00 Applying to Be a Judge

51:00 3 Take Aways for Taking Action

52:10 Getting to Know the Guest

Matt Riede: Statewide Coordinator Restorative Justice Council, Criminal Justice Programs Unit, SCAO: Colorado Restorative Justice Council

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Karen Yacuzzo, Mike Jacob) — Thu, 4 Feb 2021 23:22:01 +0000

0:00 Opening

7:00 Better Outreach to Crime Victims

12:00 Joining State RJ Council and Career Arch

17:00 Awareness Desire Knowledge Ability Reinforcement (ADKAR)

22:00 Remembering Anne Rogers Contribution to RJ in Colorado

25:00 The Statewide Structure of RJ Council and Programming

43:30 Research and New Approaches and Reform

58:00 Top Take Aways for Taking Action

60:00 Getting to Know the Guest

Penny Wagner, Self Represented Litigant Program Coordinator, Judicial Access and Inclusion Unit, SCAO: Sherlocks and Access to Justice

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Karen Yacuzzo, Bill DeLisio, Mike Jacob) — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 23:50:19 +0000

0:00 Opening

5:00 History of the Sherlock Program

9:00 Increasing the Tools for Self Represented Litigants

11:00 Case Types with Most Need and Court Navigator Program

15:00 Building a Tribe

19:00 Lesson of the Pandemic

25:00 Collaboration Challenges and Key Traits of Sherlocks

27:00 Sherlocks are Wombats

30:00 Chief Justice Directive 13-01

33:00 Plain Language Forms and Improving Access

41:00 Predictions on Customer Expectations in the Future

45:00 Top Takeaways for Taking Action

47:30 Getting to Know the Guests

Justice Melissa Hart, Colorado Supreme Court: Access to Justice and Reimagining the Delivery of Services

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Karen Yacuzzo, Mike Jacob, Bill DeLisio) — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 23:19:29 +0000

0:00 Opening

14:00 Legal Ethics and Legal Reform

21:30 Different Models for Legal Services

29:00 Historical Efforts for Legal Reforms

40:00 Examples of Successful Collaboration

45:45 Top Three Take Aways for Taking Action

47:00 Getting to Know the Guest

Danielle Hirsch: Guiding Principles for Post – Pandemic Court Technology, Danielle Elyce Hirsch, Principal Court Management Consultant, National Center for State Courts

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Karen Yacuzzo, Mike Jacob) — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000

0:00 Intro

5:20 Tiny Chats NCSC

8:00 Good Bye Status Quo

13:00 Six Guiding Principles for Post Pandemic Court Technology

20:30 Prioritizing court-user driven technology

29:00 Remote First and Remote Friendly Mindset

36:00 Technology and Courts in the Future

41:30 Changing Regulations in the Practice of Law

45:30 Take Aways for Taking Action

47:30 Getting to Know the Courts

Frank Alexander and Juan Carlos Guzman-Baiges, Casey Family Law Programs, Judicial and National Engagement Team: Part 2 of 2, Designing New Approaches and Opportunities

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (mike jacob, karen yacuzzo) — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000

0:00 Simple Solutions Can Solve Complex Problems

10:00 How Do We Invite the Community to Shape Our Strategies

22:00 Connecting Criminal Justice Reform and Child Welfare Reform

25:00 Rising Foster Care Population in the United States

28:00 What does the Future Look Like? Abolish versus Reform!

33:00 What is our North Star for Future Reform Efforts?

40:00 Take Away for Taking Action

44:00 Getting to Know the Guests

Frank Alexander and Juan Carlos Guzman-Baiges, Casey Family Law Programs, Judicial and National Engagement Team: Part 1 of 2, Framing Prevention and Access to Justice

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (mike jacob, karen yacuzzo) — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000

0:00 Opening

6:00 Reframing How We Approach Communities and Families:Building Different and New Partnerships

11:45 Increase Access to Justice and Working with Marginalized Communities and Vulnerable Populations

15:00 How do Courts Start Thinking Upstream?

32:00 What are the Access to Justice Barriers that Families and Communities Face?

47:00 Being Bold And Changing the Culture

49:50 End

Matthew Moss, Court Reporter, 2nd Judicial District, Denver: Guardian of the Record

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (mike jacob, karen yacuzzo) — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000

0:00 Opening

8:00 Types of Dockets

10:00 Versatility of Court Reporting During the Pandemic

12:00 Applying the Growth Mindset

17:00 Building Transcribing Skils

18:30 Audio Quality and Creating an Accurate Record

22:00 "225" Words Per Minute & Guarding the Record!

28:00 Collaboration When Court Reporting and Protecting the Record

35:00 Bringing Meaning Across the Divide

38:00 "360" Words Per Minute

41:00 Attorneys Modeling Behavior

43:00 Safety Protocols & Jury Trials

46:00 Social Distancing Jury Selection

47:30 Three Takeaways for Taking Action!

50:30 Getting to Know the Guest

Sumi Lee, Head of Judicial Diversity Outreach, State Court Administrator’s Office: Judicial Diversity Outreach

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (karen yackuzzo, mike jacob, bill delisio) — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:00:14 +0000

0:00 Opening

8:00 Areas of Focus in New Role of Judicial Diversity and Outreach

11:00 The Data of Judicial Diversity

14:00 Community Perspective and Barrier to Law School

19:00 Practicing Law in Rural Communities

22:00 Collaboration is Key to Judicial Diversity Outreach

27:00 Long Term Predictions for Judicial Diversity Outreach

32:00 Sharing Stories of Becoming a Lawyer or Judicial Officer

37:30 Top 3 Take Aways

38:00 Getting to Know the Guest

Justice Jan Rosa (Retired New York): Centering Ourselves to Serve in Uncertain Times

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (karen yacuzzo, bill delisio, mike jacob) — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 06:00:23 +0000

0:00 Opening

7:00 Journey to Family Court Bench and NCJFCJ Model Court

9:00 Integrated Domestic Violence Court and Family Court Collaboration

14:00 Centering Ourselves to Serve

21:00 Trauma Responses: The Pandemic and Budget Crisis (Is it a disaster?)

30:00 Above the Shoulder Professionals and Serving Others

37:00 Disproportionate Outcomes and Over Representation

40:00 Family Court Enhancement Project and Judicial Leadership

48:00 Three Take Aways for Taking Action

50:00 Getting to Know the Guest

Brenidy Rice, Director of Court Services, State Court Administrator’s Office: Leading in Uncertain Times as New Director of Court Services

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Bill DeLisio, Mike Jacob, Karen Yacuzzo) — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 06:00:03 +0000

0:00 Opening

7:00 Journey to Director of Court Services

9:40 Vision for Building Court Services

19:00 Overview of Court Services

23:00 Important Collaborations Since Pandemic

28:30 The Future of Court Services

34:00 3 Takeaways for Taking Action

35:20 Getting to Know the Guest

Justice Monica Márquez: Judicial Well-Being

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (bill delisio, Mike Jacob, Karen Yacuzzo) — Wed, 5 Aug 2020 06:00:11 +0000

0:00 Opening

4:48 Journey to the Colorado Supreme Court

12:00 Focusing on Judicial Well-Being

18:00 Colorado Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being

33:00 Core Principles of Task Force Recommendations

39:00 Changing the Culture and Predictions for the Future

46:00 Three Takeaways for Taking Action

51:00 Getting to Know the Guest

Replay Episode 4: Sarah Myers: Health and Well-Being in the Legal Profession and Colorado Lawyer Assistance Program

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (mike jacob, bill delisio, karen yacuzzo) — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 06:00:12 +0000

0:00 Opening
3:00 Sarah’s Journey to COLAP
5:00 Research on the High Rates of Anxiety Depression Substance Use and Suicide Among Lawyers and Judges
7:00 Services Offered by COLAP
9:45 Story of Someone Finding Help After A COLAP Presentation
12:00 Psycho Neuro Immunology – How Stress Effects Your Brain!
15:30 Limbic Hijacking
18:25 Power of the Breath
20:20 Returning to the Presentation: I Can Use Some Help
23:00 Fight or Flight Response
26:00 Secondary Trauma, Compassion Fatigue and Burnout
30:10 COLAP is Free and Confidential
31:30 Impact on the Non-Lawyers in the Legal Profession
33:30 Wellness is Multi-Dimensional & COLAP Volunteer Program
35:10 Contacting COLAP
35:43 Top 3 Take Aways
37:00 Getting to Know the Guest

Glenna Novelle and Michael Donahue, G-Force Strategies: Culture Eats Strategy Everyday

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (mike jacob, bill delisio, karen yackuzzo) — Wed, 3 Jun 2020 06:00:05 +0000

0:00 Intro

6:20 GForce Values and Discovering the Essentials

17:15 Culture Eating Strategy: The Story of UA 223

32:00 Culture is Always There!

33:50 Getting Permission to Give Advice

Tracy Goodwin, Voice Coach, Captivate the Room Podcast: Part II, Your Voice is Your Most Powerful Tool for Connection, Engagement, and Serving Others

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (mike jacob, karen yacuzzo, bill delisio) — Thu, 21 May 2020 20:06:01 +0000

0:00 Opening

4:02 Tracy's Voice Journey

7:00 Once Phrase Can Change A Voice Forever

10:10 Working with the Judicial and Legal Community

13:00 Expressing Raw Emotion Versus Expressing Feelings

24:10 How to Interrupt and How to Be Heard - Perception Versus Reception

27:00 The Importance for People to Feel Heard

31:30 Slowing Down & Saving Time

34:00 Vocal Variety & Finding Your Power

40:00 Workshop Connection Question: Power of Subconscious & Connection

50:00 Most Profound Teaching Moment at Workshop

57:00 Getting to Know the Guest

Bring this House to Order #6: Resuming the Legislative Session After the Covid-19 Recess

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (mike jacob, bill delisio, terry scanlon) — Fri, 8 May 2020 21:14:35 +0000

0:00 Opening
2:30 Priority Bills
2:47 HB 1036 - 23rd JD
5:00 May 12th Revenue Forecast
8:15 Healthy Courthouse Bill
11:20 Bail Reform
14:15 Civil Arrests at Courthouse
14:45 Posting Judicial Opinions Online
16:04 Family Court Pilot Program
16:24: Firearm Relinquishment
16:59 Bridges & Competency
18:20 Recap

Elizabeth Thornton, ABA Center on Children and Law, Family Justice Initiative: Family Justice and Quality Child and Parent Representation in Dependency Court

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (mike jacob, karen yacuzzo, bill delisio) — Wed, 6 May 2020 06:00:12 +0000

0:00 Opening

7:30 Overview of the ABA Family Justice Initiative

13:35 Inter-Disciplinary Approach to Representation

16:00 What Colorado Should be Thinking About

19:10 What is High Quality Representation and When is Everyone Better Off?

23:25 Attributes of Demonstrations Sites in the Family Justice Initiative

29:00 Myth Busting & FamilyJusticeIniative.Org

32:00 Three Takeaways for Taking Action

33:20 Getting to Know the Guest

Mimi Laver, ABA Center on Children and Law, Parents Representation Project: The Parents’ Representation Movement and Inter-disciplinary Representation Model

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (karen yacuzzo, mike jacob, bill delisio) — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 20:15:26 +0000

0:00 Opening

4:30 How the Parent Representation Movement Started

9:00 Inter-disciplinary Representation Model

15:00 IV-E Reimbursement for Legal Representation

18:13 Legal Representation as a Prevention Service

23:22 Appointing Attorneys Pre-Filing

25:20 Three Take Aways for Taking Action

26:20 Getting to Know the Guest

Judge Patricia Macias (Ret): Family First Prevention and Services Act Part II

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (mike jacob, karen yacuzzo, bill delisio) — Thu, 2 Apr 2020 15:38:30 +0000

0:00 Opening

3:55 Framing Families First: A Mother of Four Children

7:00 Why Judicial Should Assist in Reshaping Child Welfare

9:15 Pitfalls of Focusing Solely on Compliance and Implementation of FFPSA & Challenging Paradigm Shift When Expecting Courts to Get Involved in Prevention

15:20 Prevention Service Referrals Instead of Child Protection Referrals & the Allegany County Model

18:00 The Importance of Re-Thinking Reasonable Efforts and No Reasonable Efforts Findings

21:11 Top Three Take Aways for Taking Action

22:20 Getting to Know the Guest

David Kelly: Special Assistance to Associate Commissioner, Children’s Bureau, Family First Prevention and Services Act

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Karen Yacuzzo, Bill DeLisio, Mike Jacob) — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 19:47:40 +0000

0:00 Opening

5:30 Why the Judicial and Legal Community is Important to Prevention Work

9:20 Considering How Child Protection and Courts Are Part of a Larger Child Welfare System

19:00 Removals, Family Separation, Trauma and Reasonable Efforts

29:00 New Tools Resulting from FFPSA

33:00 Three Take Aways for Taking Action

36:22 Getting to Know the Guest

Vivek Sankaran, Clinical Professor, University of Michigan College of Law: Respondent Parents’ Representation and Detroit Legal Clinic

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (mike jacob, Karen Yacuzzo, bill delisio) — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 06:00:07 +0000

0:00 Opening

3:40 Detroit Center for Family Advocacy

8:00 Building Relationships with Clients

12:20 Replicating the Successes with the Clinic

14:34 Family First Prevention and Services Act - Three Reasons it is Game Changer

23:00 Importance of Recognizing Dignity

25:00 Three Takeaways for Taking Action

25:30 Getting to Know the Guest

Bring this House to Order #6: Update for Week of February 24, 2020

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (mike jacob, bill delisio, Terry scanlon) — Sun, 1 Mar 2020 19:00:18 +0000

0:00 Opening

0:43 HB-1026: 23rd Judicial District

1:55 SB-172: 48 Bond Hearings

3:55 SB-161: Bail Reform

10:48 HB-1123: FTA Grace Period

12:56 Sunset of Sex Offender Management Board

Melissa Thompson, Executive Director, Office of Respondent Parents’ Counsel: Representation of Parents in Dependency and Neglect Cases

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (bill delisio, karen yacuzzo, mike jacob) — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 07:00:06 +0000

0:00 Opening

13:00 Starting the Office of Respondent Parents’ Counsel

21:00 Fairness for Families

29:00 Social Workers for Parents and Multi-Disciplinary Models

31:00 Story of Collaboration with Social Worker Model

35:00 Important Relationships and Support for ORPC and Fairness for Families

37:30 What ORPC is Looking for in Contract Attorneys

40:45 3 Take Away’s for Taking Action

41:55 Getting to Know the Guest

Bring this House to Order #5: Fiscal Notes with Dana Wilks, Manager Program Support Unit, Division of Probation Services

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (terry scanlon, bill delisio, mike jacob) — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:07:06 +0000

0:00 Opening and Background on Probation Services Approach to Legislation

3:10 Impacts of Proposed Bills on Supervision, Time on Probation, PSIs and Policy

8:45 After the Legislative Session

Magistrate Larry Allen, 11th Judicial District: Dependency and Neglect Court Reform and Collaboration

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 07:00:20 +0000

0:00 Opening

6:00 Family Treatment Drug Court

10:20 The Goal: Children Get Their Parents Back!

22:00 Breaking Down Silos and Finding Partners

27:00 Collaboration is a Practice

30:00 Prevalence of Substance Use Disorder

33:00 Importance of Self Care for Professionals

34:20 Support Docket Versus Compliance Docket

37:00 Human Process and Behavior Change

40:40 Top Three Take Aways for Taking Action!

42:10 Getting to Know the Guest

Bring this House to Order #4: Fiscal Notes with Jessica Brill, Manager of Research and Data Unit, Court Services Division

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 07:00:03 +0000

0:00 Opening

1:45 Fiscal Note Process in Court Services Research and Data Unit

4:30 Addressing Resource Impact and Needs

8:00 Leaning on Experts to Assess Impact

Beyond the Collaboabble Episode 20, Jessica Brill, Data Unit Manager, Court Services Division, SCAO: Weighted Caseload and Data Unit Operations

Bring this House to Order #3: Update for Week of February 3, 2020

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (terry scanlon, mike jacob, bill delisio) — Sun, 9 Feb 2020 07:00:04 +0000

0:00 Opening

1:40 House Bill 1026: 23rd Judicial District

2:43 House Bill 1123: FTA Grace Period

5:00 Senate Bill 161: Bail Reform

Bring This House to Order #2: Update for Week of January 27, 2020

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (mike jacob, terry scanlon, bill delisio) — Sun, 2 Feb 2020 17:20:13 +0000

0:00 Opening

1:42 SB-83: Civil Arrests at Courthouses

4:03 HB-1123: Failure to Appear Grace Period

9:29 HB-1130: Online Availability of All Published Opinions

11:41 SB-100: Repeal the Death Penalty

13:02 HB-1121: Retaliation Against an Elected Official

14:25 Thank You

Link to Beyond the Collabobabble Page on Judicialnet:

https://www.courts.state.co.us/judicialnet/pa/page.cfm?Page=619

Link to Beyond the Collabobabble webpage:

https://test-podcast-015c70e0.simplecast.com/

Beyond the Collabobabble RSS feed:

https://feeds.simplecast.com/sl7v90vL

Steven Vasconcellos, State Court Administrator & Glenn Tapia, Director of Probation Services, Office of the State Court Administrator’s Office: Probation and Court Services Collaboration

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (mike jacob, karen yacuzzo, bill delisio) — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 07:00:10 +0000

Recorded December 2018

0:00 Opening

7:40 Working in the Division of Court Services and Probation Services and What They Do?

14:15 Collaborative Opportunities between Courts and Probation & Problem Solving Courts

19:40 Collaborative Pain Points and Stress

30:25 Vision for Court Services and Probation Services

34:10 Stories of Collaboration

42:20 Three Take Aways for Taking Action!

47:00 Getting to Know the Guest

Bring This House to Order #1: Overview of Podcast & Update for the Week of January 13, 2020

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Terry Scanlon, Bill DeLisio, Mike Jacob) — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 17:30:31 +0000

0:00 Opening

2:30 Beyond the Collabobabble Episode 16 with Terry Scanlon: The Legislative Process and Role of the Legislative Liaison

Link to Beyond the Collabobabble Page on Judicialnet:

https://www.courts.state.co.us/judicialnet/pa/page.cfm?Page=619

Link to Beyond the Collabobabble webpage:

https://test-podcast-015c70e0.simplecast.com/

Beyond the Collabobabble RSS feed:

https://feeds.simplecast.com/sl7v90vL

3:07 Week of January 13, 2020: Summary of the First 10 Days of Legislative Session

4:28 Creation of the 23rd Judicial District

4:50 Weekend Bail Hearings

5:40 Bail Reform Bill

6:28 Failure to Appear Grace Period Bill

7:11 Senate Bill 83: Prohibition on Civil Arrests in Courthouses

7:56 House Bill 1009: Suppression of Dismissed FEDs

10:17 SB 100: Repeal of the Death Penalty

11:20 Closing – Contact Information

Contact Email:

Terry.Scanlon@judicial.state.co.us

Link to Legislative Updates Page on Judicialnet:

https://www.courts.state.co.us/judicialnet/executive/page.cfm?Page=635

Natalie Knowlton, Director of Special Projects and Michael Houlberg, Manager of Special Projects, Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System: Family Justice Initiative

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Mike Jacob, Karen Yacuzzo, Bill DeLisio) — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 07:00:01 +0000

0:00 Opening

5:00 Family Justice Initiative and Customer Voice

9:50 Design Sprint Workshops

15:00 Themes Emerging from Design Sprint Workshops

26:00 The Stress of Divorce Process

29:30 IAALS Publication – Listen, Learn, Lead!

33:00 Who are Our Court Users? How Do We Listen to Them?

37:30 Overview of Family Justice Initiative

40:00 The 13 Family Justice Principles

51:00 Finding a Common Language for Reform

55:50 The Public Relevancy of Courts in the Future

1:01 3 Take Aways for Taking Action!

1:04 Getting to Know the Guests

Justice Rich Gabriel, Colorado Supreme Court: Merit Selection of Judges

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Karen Yacuzzo, Mike Jacob, Bill DeLisio) — Wed, 1 Jan 2020 07:00:10 +0000

0:00 Opening

2:08 Journey to Supreme Court

8:00 Unique Qualities of the Colorado Court of Appeals

12:20 Surprises After Leaving the Court of Appeals for the Supreme Court

16:05 Importance of Merit Based Selection and Retention

24:40 Stories of Collaboration - Rules Committees & Decision Making

28:00 Litigating Children’s Issues Pro Bono

36:00 Access to Justice and Administrative Improvements of the Courts

38:45 Online Dispute Resolution and Technologies Impact on the Law

40:25 Top 3 Take Aways for Taking Action!

43:00 Getting to Know the Guest

Justice Brian Boatright, Colorado Supreme Court: Judicial Education

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Mike Jacob, Bill DeLisio) — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 07:00:38 +0000

0:00 Opening

2:10 Journey to Supreme Court

5:00 Surprises with the Doing the Job as a Justice

8:00 Liaison Duties as Justice

9:20 Judicial Training for New Judges and Mid-Career Judges

16:00 How to Judge and How to Judge Well!

18:00 Behind the Scenes: Process for Making Decision After Oral Argument

23:30 Make Up of Supreme Court Bench

25:00 Collaborative Experience on Juvenile Bench in JeffCO

28:00 Training Trends in Judicial Education the Next 5-10 Year

33:30 Top Three Take Aways for Taking Action!

35:10 Getting to Know the Guest

Justice Carlos Samour, Colorado Supreme Court: High Profile Trial and Collaboration

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Bill DeLisio, Mike Jacob) — Wed, 4 Dec 2019 14:16:25 +0000

0:00 Opening

7:00 Collaboration as a Judge

10:30 Role of Chief Judge

14:30 Aurora Theater Shooting Trial

22:00 After the Aurora Theater Trial

24:50 Partnering with the Court Executive, Division Staff & Public Information Office

33:40 Administrative Goals as Supreme Court Justice and Importance of Collaboration

38:30 Top Three Take Aways for Taking Action!

40:10 Getting to Know the Guest

Marci Hoffman, Court Executive, 19th Judicial District: Climbing the Career Ladder from Contract Secretary to Court Executive

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Mike Jacob, Karen Yacuzzo, Bill DeLisio) — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 07:00:05 +0000

0:00 Intro

3:20 Journey to Court Executive Position

5:50 Changes in the Work Over the Past 20 years

7:10 What is a Court Executive?

13:30 Problem Solving Courts

17:00 Stories of Collaboration

20:20 Building Relationships Through Collaboration

24:00 Court Executives and Clerks of Courts Role in Branch Wide Committees

28:25 Top Three Take Aways for Taking Action!

30:15 Getting to Know the Guest

Mike Jacob, Senior Software Engineer, Division of ITS, SCAO: Beyond the Collabobabble Sound Engineer and ITS Software Engineer

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Mike Jacob, Karen Yacuzzo, Bill DeLisio) — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 07:00:05 +0000

0:00 Intro

2:45 Journey to Software Engineering and Colorado Judicial

6:00 Collaboration and Technology Projects

8:20 Aspects of Project Rollout Beyond Writing Code

16:20 Podcast Sound Engineering

21:00 Top Three Take Aways for Taking Action!

25:45 Getting to Know the Guest

Jessica Brill, Data Unit Manager, Court Services Division, SCAO: Weighted Caseload and Data Unit Operations

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Colorado Judicial Branch) — Wed, 6 Nov 2019 07:00:13 +0000

0:00 Opening

2:50 Journey to Data Unit Manager

5:20 Supporting the Legislative Process with Data

9:00 Weighted Caseload is Always a Part of the Story

13:15 What is Weighted Caseload?

16:30 Conducting the 2018 County Court Workload Time Study

24:00 The art of Working with the Data, the People and the Politics

25:20 What's in the Model and is everything is counted?

30:50 County Judge Workload Study Committee

34:25 3 Take Aways for Taking Action

37:15 Getting to Know the Guest

District Court Judge David Shakes, 4th Judicial District: Court Culture and Collaboration

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Colorado Judicial Branch) — Wed, 6 Nov 2019 07:00:13 +0000

0:00 Opening

3:00 Collaboration is a Method for Achieving Change: It's Not About Getting Buy In!

4:30 Career Journey to District Court Bench

7:00 High Performance Court & Courts as Organizations

9:33 Assumptions, Values and Shared Understanding

10:15 The Four Court Cultures: Hierarchical, Autonomous, Networked & Communal

16:30 Working Together: Coordination Vs. Collaboration

22:00 Role of Judge in a Collaborative Effort

26:00 Iraqi Judges and a Hierarchical Court Culture

31:00 Playing the Hand You Got & Organizational Culture

35:00 A Story of Collaboration: The Yellow Sheet Policy

40:20 3 Take Aways for Taking Action!

43:10 Getting to Know the Guest

Noor Tagouri, Journalist, Sold in America Podcast: Sex and Human Trafficking in the United States

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Karen Yacuzzo, Mike Jacob, Bill DeLisio) — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 06:00:14 +0000

0:00 Opening

3:40 The Journey: Developing Sold in America

6:00 Do People Being Trafficked Know They are Being Trafficked?

8:00 Labeling Victims

10:00 Children in Government Care

12:40 Trafficking, Homelessness and Survival Sex

18:30 Getting People Help!

23:00 Ah Ha Moment: Lessons Learned from Reporting on Trafficking in America!

28:45 Substance Use, Addiction and Trafficking

34:30 Secondary Trauma

38:00 Top 3 takeaways for Taking Action

39:00 Getting to Know the Guest

Tracy Goodwin, Voice Coach, Captivate the Room Podcast: Your Voice is Your Most Powerful Tool for Connection, Engagement and Serving Others

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Mike Jacob, Bill DeLisio, Karen Yakuzzo) — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 06:00:14 +0000

0:00 Opening

3:00 Being in the Now & Why Message Do Not Stick

4:09 Finding My Voice and Becoming a Voice Coach

7:40 Ensuring Fair and Impartial Justice and Giving People Voice

9:35 Psychology of the Voice Effect

12:00 The Words are Everything and They are Nothing!

17:30 Push and Pull Elements of Voice & 5 Elements of Voice

24:00 Leading Teams

26:30 Preparing for a Presentation

37:00 Connecting to Your Message: Being In the Zone!

45:00 Stories of Collaboration

48:00 Top 3 Takeaways for Taking Action

49:00 Getting to Know the Guest

Dr. Gabor Maté: Childhood Trauma and Addiction

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Mike Jacob, Karen Yakuzzo, Gabor Mate) — Wed, 9 Oct 2019 06:00:05 +0000

0:00 Opening

3:33 Journey to Becoming a Medical Doctor and the Connection Between Addiction and Trauma

5:25 Addiction is Not a Mystery

7:05 Working in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver

9:25 Doing My Own Therapeutic Work and the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

12:45 Rational Decision Making Goes Offline

15:30 Why Do They Commit Crime?

17:30 Medically Assisted Treatment

20:00 Harm Reduction, Accepting People Where They Are, and, the Impact of Trauma Healing Effects

24:20 Are People Getting the Right Training to Address Trauma?

26:00 3 Take Aways for Taking Action!

27:44 Getting to Know the Guest

Terry Scanlon, Legislative Liaison: The Legislative Process and the Role of the Judicial Department

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Colorado Judicial Branch) — Wed, 9 Oct 2019 06:00:05 +0000

0:00 Opening

2:15 What is a Legislative Liaison?

5:00 Difference Between Judicial Liaison and Lobbying for Non-Profit

7:30 Limits on Representing Courts and Probation at the Legislature

9:45 Preserving Judicial Independence

11:00 Process for Good Ideas and Seeking Legislation

13:46 How Does Evidence and Proof Transfer at the Legislature?

15:40 Importance of Flexibility at the Legislature and the Elevator Speech

19:40 Story of Collaboration as a Liaison: Truancy Cases, Regulating Administrative Records, Renewing Driver Licenses and Being Good Partners

29:20 Top 3 Takeaways for Taking Action!

31:40 Getting to Know the Guests

Pam Bufmack: Serving Self Represented Litigants

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Colorado Judicial Branch) — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 10:39:40 +0000

0:00 Opening
2:13 Journey to Being a Self-represented Litigant Coordinator
4:28 How did Sherlocks get their name?
5:00 The Day to Day Work of a Sherlock
9:00 Understanding Court Operations and Importance of Consistency
12:10 Biggest Challenges
14:00 Culture Shift and What is Legal Advice
18:50 How Collaboration Made a Difference in the Community
20:30 Important Skills You Will Need to Know to Be a Sherlock
25:50 Top 3 Take Aways for Taking Action!26:55 Getting to Know the Guest

Danielle Becwar: Recruiting, Professional Development and Interviewing Tips

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Mike Jacob, Karen Yakuzzo) — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 06:00:06 +0000

0:00 Opening
2:07 Journey to Human Resources Division Recruitment Unit
8:00 Being a Business Partner with All Work Units in Judicial
10:20 Designing Recruitment Unit
12:28 How Collaboration Led to Hiring the Right Person
13:40 The Speed of Trust
16:30 Creating Neutral Ground for Applicants
18:15 Things to Consider When Hiring
23:00 Career Services and Supporting Judicial Staff to Reach their Goals
27:50 Job, Career or a Calling?
30:00 Career Services and a Coaching Success – 3rd Times a Charm!
32:00 Your Application Packet & Interviewing Skills
40:30 One Mistake Hiring Managers Must Avoid
42:00 Top 3 Take Aways for Taking Action!
43:20 Getting to Know the Guest

Judge Todd Taylor, 19th Judicial District: Emotion, Empathy and Judging

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Colorado Judicial Branch) — Mon, 9 Sep 2019 06:00:02 +0000

0:00 Opening
6:15 How Judge Taylor’s Interest in The Impact on Emotion and Empathy Began
13:40 Research on Confronting Emotion and Empathy in Courtrooms
19:25 The Ah Ha Moment – Planning to Confront Emotions
21:55 Law Recognizes that Emotions Play A Central Part in Our Lives as Human Beings
26:00 Emotional Reaction to Situation May Help Inform Best Decision in A Case
28:15 Opportunity to Be Heard
29:30 The Emotions of Anger and Sadness
40:22 Secondary Trauma – Impact of Emotions on The Work!
47:18 Jury Trauma Resources
48:40 What to Expect on A Personal and Professional Level If We Do Address Emotion and Empathy
51:30 3 Take Aways for Taking Action
52:43 Getting to Know the Guest

Claudia Romo Edelman, Global Advocate, Host GlobalGoals Podcast: The World is Improving!

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Colorado Judicial Branch) — Mon, 9 Sep 2019 06:00:01 +0000

0:00 Opening
5:24 What Made Claudia Who She Is?
7:52 Diversion, Inclusion and Equity – We Are Human Foundation
11:25 Working on Global Affairs and Social Justice
13:38 How the World is Getting Better
16:45 Paradigm of the World is Changing
19:00 Successful Collaboration - The Model That Worked With Winning the Fight Against AIDS
22:05 Uniting Hispanic Community and Underrepresentation
26:15 3 Takeaways for Taking Action
27:15 Global Goals Podcast
29:20 Getting to Know the Guest

Trevor Ragan, Train Ugly, Learners Lab: Growth Mindset and The Learning Brain

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Colorado Judicial Branch) — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 06:00:05 +0000

0:00 Opening
5:00 The Learning Lab Tribe: Learning is a Universal Skill!
7:40 When Fear Robs You of An Opportunity to Grow?
10:00 Struggle is the Price of Admission & Fear is Natural!
13:20 Uncertainty, Attention, Change and Struggle Cause Fear
16:25 Fear is Present A Lot
19:00 Zoo Tiger (avoid a challenge) vs. Jungle Tiger (take on a challenge)
22:00 Limits of Your Technical Skills & Getting Better at Stuff & Neuroplasticity
25:00 10,000 Hours to Be World Class and Getting the Right Reps
28:05 Desirable Difficulties
33:35 Reappraisal of Fear and Accepting It as Normal and Good
38:15 Application of Growth Mind and Fixed Mindset to Collaboration
40:15 Story of Successful Collaboration: Anti-Talent Show
41:07 Top 3 Takeaways for Taking Action
41:50 Getting to Know the Guest

Judge Dave Archuleta, 20th Judicial District: Practicing Mindfulness

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Mike Jacob, Karen Yacuzzo, Dave Archuleta) — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 06:00:05 +0000

0:00 Opening
2:40 Path to County Court Bench
4:20 Incorporating Mindfulness into Individual Bench Practice
8:34 Day Long Silent Retreat
10:00 Decision Making versus Observing Yourself
17:45 How Mindfulness Improves Collaboration
20:20 Incorporating Mindfulness into COIFE-JE
21:11 Integrating Mindfulness in Courtroom?
26:33 Benefits of Connecting with the Breath
30:00 Not All Problems Can Be Solved with the Brain
33:00 Top 3 Take Aways for Taking Action
37:35 Getting to Know the Guest
43:12 Five Minute Guided Meditation
48:22 Namaste!

CJ Montoya, Problem Solving Court Coordinator, 3rd Judicial District: Problem Solving Court Coordination, Court Facilitation and Access to Justice in a Rural Court

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Karen Yacuzzo, CJ Montoya, Mike Jacob) — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 06:00:07 +0000

0:00 Introduction – Recorded September 2018
4:00 Problem Solving Courts and Approaches in 3rd Judicial District
7:15 Sherlock Responsibilities and Access to Justice
10:20 Court Appointed Professionals and Demographics of the 3rd JD
13:00 Reflecting on Huerfano County and Walsenburg
15:20 Advantages of Relationships in a Smaller Community When Collaborating
19:00 Community Partnerships and Reforming Approaches
26:30 Factors for Success in Collaboration and Doing Your Best
29:00 Building a Collaborative Culture and Sustaining it Through Changing Leadership
32:00 3 Take Aways For Taking Action!
37:15 Getting to Know the Guest

Chief Judge Pattie Swift, 12th Judicial District: New Courthouse Construction

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Karen Yacuzzo, Pattie Swift, Mike Jacob) — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 06:00:07 +0000

0:00 Introduction – Recorded October 2018
4:00 Need for New Courthouse
7:30 Barriers to Building New Courthouse and Economics of 12th Judicial District
10:30 Tom Franklin’s 2013 Space Study
15:00 Chief Judge Leading a Community Wide Initiative
19:45 Changing Public Perception and Balancing Responsibilities
24:00 One Cent for Justice Campaign
27:10 Underfunded Facilities Fund
32:55 Passing the Sale Taxes and Designing the Courthouse
34:00 3 Take Aways For Taking Action!
37:40 Getting to Know the Guest

Chief Judge Steve Bernard: Colorado Institute for Faculty Excellence in Judicial Education (COIFE-JE)

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Mike Jacob, Karen Yakuzzo) — Thu, 1 Aug 2019 16:19:45 +0000

0:00 Opening
3:00 Overview of COIFE-JE
6:00 Research and Development Opportunities and COIFE-JE Projects
7:45 COIFE-JE Participation and Concentric Circles
11:00 COIFE-JE Cohorts and Program Design
14:00 How Teaching and Learning Improves Collaboration and Learning Styles
20:00 Visiting the Department of Corrections and Experiential Learning
24:40 Impact of COIFE-JE on Collaboration at the Colorado Court of Appeals
27:00 Changing Approach to COA Arguments
29:00 COA Trips to DOC
31:00 How COIFE-JE is Changing the Way We Think About Collaboration
32:30 Top Takeaways for Taking Action
33:30 Getting to Know the Guest

Judge Gilbert Román, Colorado Court of Appeals & Jennifer Mendoza, Judicial Educator, State Court Administrator's Office: Peer to Peer Coaching for Judges

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Karen Yacuzzo, Mike Jacob) — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 06:00:39 +0000

0:00 Opening
7:00 Developing Peer to Peer Coaching for Judicial Officers
12:00 Program Design: Soft Skills and Getting to Next Level for Judges
14:30 Overview of Training and Support for Judicial Officers
16:40 Becoming a Coach
18:40 CO-IFJE Participant and Peer to Peer Program
22:00 Intersection of Collaboration and Coaching with Peer to Peer Coaching
24:00 Launching Program Fall 2019
25:10 What is Exciting About Coaching and Colorado’s Program
32:20 Benefits of the Coaching Voluntary Program
36:10 Difference Between Mentors and Coaches
39:00 Top Takeaways for Taking Action
44:25 Getting to Know the Guest

Kennetha Julien and Larry Desbien: Rebranding from Child Support Enforcement to Child Support Services

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Mike Jacob, Karen Yacuzzo, Bill DeLisio) — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 06:00:09 +0000

0:00 Opening
2:30 Child Support Liaison Program
5:44 Child Support Services: 2020 Vision of the Future
8:00 Rebranding of Child Support Enforcement to Child Support Services
12:00 2 Generation Approach
18:00 Access to Services
20:00 Getting the Word Out
21:40 Story of Success: Prowers County
26:00 Top 3 Take Aways
33:00 Getting to Know Guests

Sarah Myers: Health and Well-Being in the Legal Profession and Colorado Lawyer Assistance Program

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Karen Yacuzzo, Bill DeLisio, Mike Jacob) — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 06:00:09 +0000

Chief Justice Ben Coats: The Office of the Chief Justice and Appellate Practice

jessie.cross@judicial.state.co.us (Karen Yacuzzo, Bill DeLisio, Mike Jacob) — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 03:33:04 +0000

0:00 Opening
2:00 Journey to the Law
4:00 No Deferment 1970 – 1971
5:20 Army Service
7:15 Department of Defense High School in Paris
9:00 Military Father from Sterling, Colorado and Fall of 1967
10:56 Typical Day as Chief Justice
13:58 Appointed to Supreme Court May 2000 and Sitting on Nominating Commissions
15:41 Being the Chief Executive Officer of the Colorado Courts
19:40 Practicing Appellate Law as a New Lawyer
22:00 Big Boost: Arguing in Front of the Colorado Supreme Court
23:29 Attraction to Appellate Practice
25:34 Reading the Case Law is Reading the History of a Jurisdiction
27:53 1986: Arguing in Front of the United States Supreme Court
32:00 How Do You Prepare for Oral Arguments?
39:34 Serving as Figurehead for the Colorado Judicial Branch
41:10 Core Functions of Courts, Role of Judge and Changes in the Law and Judicial Administration
46:34 Fifteen New District Court Judges
49:34 What Are You Hoping to Accomplish During Your Tenure?
52:59 Getting to Know the Guest
57:00 Closing