SOUTHWEST COLORADO BAR ASSOCIATION BOARD
The SWCBA Board is comprised of the following positions - President, Vice President, Treasurer/Secretary, Program Coordinator, and Colorado Bar Association Board of Governors (BOG) Representative. The Program Coordinator position is only filled if there are enough people interested in serving on the Board. Serving on the SWCBA Board is a 3-4 year commitment. Individuals who fill these positions move up to the next board position in the years following their terms. The BOG representative does not change positions and serves for as long as they are willing and able. If you are interested in serving on the SWCBA Board, please contact the current Board at admin@swcobar.org. Current Board officers are listed below.
Barrie Newberger-King, President
Barrie has practiced in the Four Corners since 2013, beginning her career at the Durango Regional Office of the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office after graduating from Georgetown University Law Center. During her time at the public defender’s office, Barrie was the juvenile defense supervisor and a county court supervisor. Barrie opened her own practice, NewbergerKing Law LLC, in 2021, where she specializes in criminal defense and representation of children in juvenile cases and dependency and neglect cases. Barrie also serves on the Board of Directors for Riverhouse Children’s Center.
Barrie served as the Secretary/Treasurer, and Vice President, before moving into this role.
Maura Guaderrama, Vice President
Maura is a dedicated and compassionate criminal defense and family law attorney in Durango and the surrounding areas. Maura earned her J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School in 2020, where she developed a strong foundation in trial advocacy, constitutional rights, and the intricacies of litigation and criminal law. In addition to her legal practice, Maura serves as the co-chapter head of the Southwest Colorado Chapter of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, where she fosters professional development, peer collaboration, and continuing education for criminal defense attorneys in the region.
Becca Robison, Secretary/Treasurer
Becca currently splits her time between contract work for the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and volunteer work, including service on the Board of 4CORE, a local environmental non-profit. She has an LL.M in Indigenous People's Law and Policy and has recently taught as Adjunct Professor in the Political Science Department at Fort Lewis College.
Rachel Brock, CBA Board of Governors Representative
Rachel has represented family law clients large and small for over 20 years. She brought an exceptional level of enthusiasm, dedication, and nuanced perspective to the SWCBA where she has served for many years, working to make the SWCBA more accessible and interesting to lawyers, in part by building a website and introducing technology and social media. She also compiled an exhaustive list of legal resources which are available to the community through the “Access to Justice” link above. She now serves as the Board of Governors representative where she will learn ideas from across the state to bring to our local organization, as well as report on legislative happenings throughout the state. She serves on the Access to Justice Committee and various local volunteer organizations. When she’s not chasing her Australian shepherds around, she loves to camp, bike, hike, or do just about anything outdoors.
Rachel also served as the President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Programs Coordinator for the Southwest Colorado Bar Association.
ANNUAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Lunch Meetings - The SWCBA hosts six lunch meetings per year. During these meetings, the SWCBA conducts business and has a 50-minute speaker presentation for which members can receive 1 hour of CLE credit. The Colorado Bar Association President visits the SWCBA during one of these meetings. Lunch meetings are currently being held at the Himalayan Kitchen. Speakers who present at a lunch meeting are eligible for up to 4 hours of CLE credit. If you are interested in speaking at an SWCBA lunch meeting, please contact the SWCBA Board at admin@swcobar.org. Check out the “Upcoming Events” tab for specific dates. Details are provided to SWCBA members via e-mail.
Annual Business Meeting - This June meeting is extremely important for the SWCBA. During this meeting, the SWCBA membership elects new officers and approves the budget for the upcoming year. Members are STRONGLY encouraged to attend.
Happy Hour - The SWCBA and Colorado Legal Services hosts a Happy Hour event, typically in the late Summer/early Fall. This is an excellent opportunity for SWCBA members to network and enjoy each others’ company! Details of the Happy Hour event are provided to SWCBA members via e-mail. Check out the “Upcoming Events” tab for specific dates.
Law in the Trenches - The SWCBA hosts an all-day CLE program in the Winter (November or December) for which members can receive up to 8 hours of general CLE credit and, possibly, ethics credit. Speakers are eligible for 4 hours of CLE credit for a 50-minute presentation. If you are interested in presenting at Law in the Trenches, please contact the SWCBA Board at admin@swcobar.org. Check out the “Upcoming Events” tab for specific dates. Details are provided to SWCBA members via e-mail.
Holiday Party - The SWCBA hosts a holiday party in December. This event typically takes place at Sorrel Sky Gallery. The holiday party is an excellent opportunity for attorneys to network and enjoy each others’ company. Check out the “Upcoming Events” tab for specific dates. Details are provided to SWCBA members via e-mail.
Coffee & Donuts with Judges - This event is an opportunity for SWCBA members to visit with 6th Judicial District Judges. This event typically takes place in the Spring. Check out the “Upcoming Events” tab for specific dates. Details are provided to SWCBA members via e-mail.