Events & Activities for Thursday
Golf
8:30 am | EagleVail Golf Club | $239 | Proper attire required
Tee It Up at the CDLA Golf Tournament
Who will bring home the coveted CDLA Cup this year? Find out on the course!
Join fellow CDLA members for our annual golf outing at EagleVail Golf Club, a stunning mountain course nestled between Vail and Beaver Creek. With sweeping views of the Colorado Rockies and fairways stretching at 7,650 feet elevation, EagleVail delivers a beautiful and genuinely challenging 18-hole, Par 71 layout. Stone Creek and Eagle River come into play on 12 holes, and the elevation changes and manicured terrain make every round one to remember, regardless of your handicap.
Beyond the bragging rights that come with the Cup, competitors will also be vying for honors in Men's and Women's Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin. Bring your A-game.
Your $239 registration covers your round, cart, and a box lunch — and if you've priced a round at a Vail-area course lately, you know this is genuinely excellent value for one of the most scenic stretches of mountain golf in Colorado.
9 am tee time EagleVail Golf Club | 459 Eagle Drive, Avon, CO 81620.
Proper golf attire is strictly enforced.
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Golf Sponsors
Box Lunches
Beverage Cart
Hole challenges: Sponsored by: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Vector Scientific, Os Biomechanical Assessments - Oz Dynamic Therapy, Veritext, Secretariat, LexisNexis, and Impact Forensics
Bike Trail Ride
1:00 pm | Front entrance of Grand Hyatt | BYOBike | Free
Join Michael Watts, Rutherford Mullen & Moore & Jason Skiera, Delta |V| for a scenic bike ride along the Vail Valley trails. Enjoy fresh mountain air and beautiful views while connecting with fellow conference attendees on a relaxed ride through the area.
Day/Time: Thursday, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Meet at the front entrance of the Grand Hyatt Vail
Note: BYOBike
New Lawyer Top Golf Swing Suite
4:00 pm- 6:00 pm
Turn casual play into serious connections.
Join us at the Topgolf Swing Suite at the Grand Hyatt Vail, a private luxury lounge designed for new lawyers to connect, unwind, and build relationships in a relaxed, premium setting. Whether you’re swinging a club or just enjoying the atmosphere, it’s a great way to meet fellow defense attorneys early in your career.
The suite features interactive golf and non-golf games in a state-of-the-art simulator, along with food and beverage service including appetizers, beer, and wine. Bring your own clubs or use the complimentary sets provided by the hotel. This event is geared toward lawyers in their first five years of practice and offers a rare opportunity to connect with peers in a fun, informal environment while still being part of the broader conference experience.
Welcome Reception
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Zen Garden, Grand Hyatt
(Dinner served from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)
Kick off the conference by reconnecting with colleagues and friends at our Welcome Reception in the Zen Garden at the Grand Hyatt Vail. Enjoy the cool mountain air, refreshments, and relaxed conversation as we gather to begin the weekend together. It’s the perfect opportunity to get reacquainted with peers, meet new members of the defense bar, and settle into the scenic Vail setting before a full schedule of CLE and events.
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Thursday Night Karaoke
Sponsored by Ninyo & Moore
Keep the fun going with CDLA Karaoke, sponsored by Ninyo & Moore.
This relaxed, high-energy evening is all about music, laughter, and the
kind of off-the-clock connections that make the Annual Conference memorable. Whether you grab the mic, cheer on your colleagues, or
simply enjoy the show, karaoke gives attendees, guests, sponsors, and friends a chance to unwind together after a full day in Vail. No talent required, just a willingness to have fun.
