American Lawyers Alliance
Keeping the Spirit of Democracy Alive Across the Nation!
Welcome to American Lawyers AllianceAn American Bar Association Related Organization
The American Lawyers Alliance supports Law Related Education in our schools and communities. ALA is about making sure that all Americans know the value of freedom and liberty under the U.S. Constitution. It’s about sharing ideas and cooperative efforts so that we can make a difference in your community.
2026 American Lawyers Alliance Annual Meeting
Colorado Springs Marriott
Colorado Springs, Colorado
July 15 - 18, 2026
Book Your Room by June 15, 2026
Room registration is now open. Here are the steps to taking to making your reservation:
- Our meetings will be held at the Colorado Springs Marriott, located at 5580 Tech Center Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, 80919
- Our group rate is $189 per night
- Click here to book your room.
Meetings and Activities Schedule
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
3:00 - 5:00 - Committee Meetings, Lobby
- 3:00 pm - CARR and Executive Committee: Dominique, Barbara, Dodi, Virginia, Sharon, Jeanne, Noel, Natalie
7:00 p.m. Dinner at Grand View Restaurant at the Garden of the Gods Resort. 3320 Mesa Road. (12 minute drive) Dutch Treat.
(Please note that if we are not allowed separate checks, ALA will take care of the bill, but we will be responsible for the immediate reimbursement for our meals. Please be sure to bring adequate cash or check to ensure prompt payment.)
Take a minute and imagine yourself dining in front of floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the stunning Garden of the Gods’ red rock formations and a backdrop of the famed Pikes Peak. Along with exceptional food, this view is also on the menu at Grand View, one of the best restaurants in Colorado Springs. Our restaurant in Colorado Springs offers healthy options and daily features.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
8:30 a.m. - Noon - Regular Board Meeting - Rock Rimmon Room (BYOC - Bring Your Own Coffee)
(Agenda Coming Soon)
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86228505586?pwd=DThyAnerGqc10mcD9O2HhjbsCyswQ6.1
Meeting ID: 862 2850 5586
Passcode: 231966
12:30 p.m. - Depart for Lunch at the Golden Bee at the Broadmoor, 1 Lake Ave., (Only 20 min by car so we will be carpooling and ubering). We have 3 tables of 8 reserved at Broadmoor for 1:00 p.m. lunch - - Dutch Treat. (Please note that if we are not allowed separate checks, ALA will take care of the bill, but we will be responsible for the immediate reimbursement for our meals. Please be sure to bring adequate cash or check to ensure prompt payment.)
3:00 p.m. - Take a Ride Up to Pike's Peak on the Cog Railway. Price $70.00 per person. 515 Ruxton Ave, Manitou Springs (about a 15 min uber ride from Broadmoor).
Altitude Warning: You will be traveling to 14,115 feet above sea level. Regardless of age and fitness level, lightheadedness and disorientation can occur at this elevation. If you experience any of these symptoms, you may be experiencing altitude sickness.
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Free Time to Explore Colorado Springs:
7:00 - 9:00 - Dinner at Red Gravy - Price $45 per person
23 S Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (12 minute drive)
Red Gravy celebrates the traditions of St. Louis’ vibrant neighborhood known as “The Hill”. Our owner, Chef Eric Brenner, began his culinary career learning the time-honored recipes passed down through generations of Italian immigrants. Our entire staff works tirelessly to create a unique and fun dining experience, and we are proud to be a part of the thriving Downtown Colorado Springs community. With the exception of our slow-cooked tomato sauces, every menu item is prepared fresh, to order, and can be modified for certain allergy requirements.
For centuries, the historic English pub has been the happy heart of the community; not just a place for drinking, but a social gathering point for friends and families - and the Golden Bee is no exception. A hearty gastropub menu served with famously laid-back British charm welcomes everyone into this convivial and lively embrace where friendships are formed and quite a lot of beer is enjoyed.
They say every journey begins with a single step, and yours begins right here: a nine-mile adventure, 14,115 feet in altitude, and sweeping 360-degree views. Get your tickets in advance, plan your day around a three-hour round-trip train ride, review our FAQs, and get ready for one of the most unique experiences in the country: an all-new journey to the top of Pikes Peak.
Friday, July 17, 2026
8:30 a.m. - Noon - Conclusion of Regular Board Meeting; Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers - Rock Rimmon Room (BYOC - Bring Your Own Coffee)
Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83570256838?pwd=ubEQb0nJpZatoi2mL4QzHR63MTLMJI.1
Meeting ID: 835 7025 6838
Passcode: 779092
Noonish: Awards Luncheon at El Paso Club
12:30 p.m. Social time with optional drink
1:00-3:00 p.m. Awards Luncheon
Price: $65 per person
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86136598457?pwd=RiPES1OKArmSMhaoEIqhJwbv3ZaV4D.1
Meeting ID: 861 3659 8457
Passcode: 825768
Afternoon: Free time to explore Colorado Springs
7:15 ish p.m. -
Dinner at
Skirted Heifer. 204 North Tejon (about a 14 minute drive from the hotel). Dutch Treat. Meet at restaurant and order at counter.
Established on October 23, 1877, the El Paso Club proudly holds the distinction of being regarded as the second oldest private men’s only club west of Chicago.
Nestled "at the foot of Pikes Peak" in the heart of the financial district, the El Paso Club stands as a prominent landmark in Colorado Springs. Within walking distance of the historic Antler’s Hotel and a short drive from the world-renowned Broadmoor Hotel Resort and Garden of the Gods Park, our location adds to the allure of this distinguished institution.
Skirted Heifer started with a simple idea during a casual chat between Kevin and Suzette Megyeri. They wanted something that would fit in their family’s downtown building. Already running a successful Italian restaurant, they decided to try something new. At home, they melted cheese around burgers until it crisped up like a skirt. That signature idea became the name—and the heart—of Skirted Heifer.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Fly Fishing Excursion: Lessons, Fishing and Lunch!
Guided trip which includes a morning of fishing, all gear, lessons, light lunch streamside.
Cost: $585.00 per couple or $295.00 per individual.
Fishing License Required! To acquire a one-day Colorado Fishing license ($21.00 per person) go to: Colorado fishing license
To book directly and pay deposit: call or email Jon: services@anglerscovey.com or 719-471 -2984
Tell them you are part of Manning - ALA trip
Other questions: call or text Dodi M 210 219 0126
Agenda for day
- Meet at Angler’s Covey fly fishing shop around 7 am
- Address is 295 S. 21st Street, Colorado Springs (old part of town)
- Get outfitted and meet your guide
- Follow guide to fly fishing water
- Lessons, fishing for about 3.5 hours
- Boxed lunch, stream side
- Return to town
It is recommended that you bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent;
Wear long pants, thick socks, layers, cap or hat/
Register for the 2026 Annual Meeting
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2026 Annual Meeting
Book Donation to Reach Out and Read Colorado
Reach Out and Read Colorado is part of the nationwide Reading is Fundamental non-profit organization. RORCO partners with pediatric clinics across the state to distribute books. They want the same type of books that we donated before: pre-readers to about six grade. Color books and spelling books etc. are acceptable. We can give funds directly https://reachoutandreadco.org/ or bring books for the local clinic.
If you are ordering via Amazon, please have the books delivered directly to you and plan to bring the books to our meeting.
Our Vision
Every child will grow up in a family that reads together and will lead a thriving, healthy, and successful life.
Our Mission
To improve school readiness and social-emotional skills through trusted literacy guidance and reading together.
Prescription for Reading
At regular well-child visits for children from birth to 5 years, the healthcare provider shares a new, developmentally- and language-appropriate book with the child and talks with the caregiver about the importance of reading together. When the visit is over, the family leaves with the book and a prescription for daily reading.
Books & Support
Partner pediatric offices receive books, training, and support from Reach Out and Read Colorado. Over 2,000 healthcare providers across the state have been trained to use books as an exam room diagnostic tool to discuss early literacy with parents and evaluate child development.
Resilient Kids & Families
Research shows that families that participate in the program read to their children more often. Children’s language skills and vocabulary are improved, helping young brains to develop and strengthening bonds between parent and child, before a child ever enters school. When children are set up for success from a young age, the possibilities are endless.
Congratulations to our 2026 Teachers of the Year!
Congratulations to our 2026 Scholarship Winner!
Lindsey Baker
2026 Catherine G. Jurgemeyer Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Lindsey Baker from Houston High School in Germantown, Tennessee, our 2026 $10,000 Catherine G. Jurgemeyer Scholarship Recipient! With a perfect 36 on her ACT and a GPA of 4.720, Lindsey was the 2025 Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) Statewide Student Achievement Award Winner for excellence in academics, community activities, and leadership and will be attending LSA Honors Program at the University of Michigan this fall. Her superior academic achievements, combined with her amazing law-related and outstanding extra-curricular activities, plus her inspirational essay complete the picture of our perfect Jurgemeyer scholarship recipient.
Congratulations to our 2026 Judicial Civic Education Award Winner!
2026 Judicial Civic Education Award Recipient
Honorable Marcia S. Krieger
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Colorado
The American Lawyers Alliance is proud to honor Judge Marcia S. Krieger with the 2026 Judicial Civic Education Award, recognizing her exceptional commitment to strengthening civic understanding among high school students across Colorado. A distinguished jurist and former Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, Judge Krieger has devoted much of her career to helping young people understand the role of the courts in American democracy.
She is a founding leader of Our Courts Colorado, a nationally recognized program that brings judges and lawyers into classrooms to explain the judicial system in clear, engaging, and nonpartisan ways.
Judge Krieger has welcomed countless high school groups into her courtroom, offering students a rare, firsthand look at federal judicial proceedings. She is known for her thoughtful Q&A sessions, where she encourages students to ask candid questions about constitutional rights, judicial independence, and the responsibilities of citizenship. Her outreach also supports school‑based civic programs, including Mock Trial and We the People, and provides teachers with accurate, accessible resources for law‑related education.
Through her leadership, Colorado has become a model for judicial civic education — one in which students meet real judges, observe real cases, and gain a deeper appreciation for the rule of law. Judge Krieger’s work ensures that young people enter adulthood with a clearer understanding of their rights, their responsibilities, and the vital role of the courts in our democracy.
The American Lawyers Alliance is honored to recognize Judge Marcia S. Krieger for her vision, generosity, and lasting impact on civic learning.
Justice Stephen Breyer’s thoughts on civic education and advice to ABA’s youngest members.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer spoke remotely to ABA President Judy Perry Martinez during the General Assembly of the 2020 ABA Annual Meeting. The following is an excerpt from that conversation:
“Martinez closed her conversation with Breyer by asking the justice to share a few pieces of advice with the ABA’s youngest members as well as with its more senior attorneys.
Breyer encouraged law students to learn about the government and said he wished civics was restored as a required course. To those who are graduating, he said he couldn’t tell them how to live their lives, but he hoped a few things for them.
“I can hope you’ll find someone to love,” he said. “I can hope you’ll have a job that is rewarding, and I can hope you will participate. Participate in public life. And there are a million ways to participate.
“You can join a local library association. You can try to be a school board member. You can vote. You can learn about the issues going on. You can talk to others.”
To the senior members, Breyer said, like he tells himself, “you just keep going.”
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Did you know that your membership in the American Lawyers Alliance allows us to...
- Bestow a Judicial Civic Award annually to recognize and honor a judge for their work in promoting civic education in their community and state.
Click here to read more about our Judicial Civic Award.
- Recognize and honor and rewards Outstanding High School, Middle School and Elementary School Teachers who have made significant contributions in the area of law-related education. Click here to read more about our "Teachers of the Year Awards."
- Gather and distribute hundreds of books from our members to distribute to worthwhile organizations. Click here to read more about our Book Project.
- Honor and reward our local and state auxiliaries who sponsor programs that promote law-related education, good citizenship, and/or an appreciation the United States legal system. Click here to read about our Auxiliary Support Rewards.
- Provide law-related educational materials, videos, downloads, and links for teachers to use.
Click here to read about our Law-Related Educational Materials.
- Annual Dues are only $25.00!
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