American Lawyers Alliance
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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
2:30 - 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)
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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)
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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
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 Jon: 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/
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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.
2026 American Lawyers Alliance Midyear Meeting
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk
San Antonio, Texas
February 4 - 6, 2026
ALA 2026 Spring Events
Congratulations to our 2025 Teachers of the Year!
Congratulations to our 2025 Scholarship Winners!
Brianna Yang
2025 Catherine G. Jurgemeyer Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Brianna Yang from Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, our 2025 $10,000 Catherine G. Jurgemeyer Scholarship Winner! Brianna was the Salutatorian of her class at Archmere Academy in Claymont, Delaware with a 4.6 GPA and an SAT Score of 1590 and will be attending Yale University 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.
Charlie Miller
2025 CARR Scholarship for Excellence in Civics and Overall Academics Recipient
Congratulations to Charlie Miller from Apex, North Carolina, our 2025 $10,000 CARR Scholarship for Excellence in Civics and Overall Academics! Charlie graduated from Thales Academy with a 5.39 GPA, an SAT Score of 1600, an ACT Score of 36, and a CLT Score of 117 and will be attending the College of William and Mary this fall. His superior academic achievements, combined with his amazing law-related and outstanding extra-curricular activities, plus his inspirational essay complete the picture of our perfect scholarship recipient.
Congratulations to our 2025 Judicial Civic Education Award Winner!
2025 Judicial Civic Education Award Recipient
Honorable Mae Avila D'Agostino
United States District Judge
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
Mae A. D’Agostino is a United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York. At the time of her appointment in 2011, she was a trial lawyer with the law firm of D’Agostino, Krackeler, Baynes, and Maguire.
Judge D’Agostino received her B.A. degree magna cum laude from Siena College. While at Siena she was a member of the women’s basketball team. In 1980, she graduated from Syracuse University College of Law, where she was a member of the national champion trial team of the American College of Trial Lawyers’ Mock Trial Competition and recipient of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award for distinguished achievement in the art and science of advocacy. Judge D’Agostino is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers.
Judge D’Agostino is currently a member of the State-Federal Judicial Council, having served as chair for two years. She is also co-chair of the Second Circuit's civics education committee. Judge D'Agostino has a passion for teaching civics education to children, and was the 2022 recipient of the Judge Duane Award in the Northern District for her outstanding efforts to provide civics education to children of all ages. She is also an annual judge for the final rounds of the New York State High School Mock Trial Competition. Most recently in 2024, Judge D’Agostino was the recipient of the Hon. Leslie E. Stein Gender Equity Award by the Third Judicial District Gender Fairness Committee.
Judge D’Agostino also has a passion for the development of young lawyers. She has a standing order in all of her cases that states: “The Court strongly encourages lead counsel to permit young lawyers to examine witnesses at trial and to have an important role. It is the way one generation will teach the next to try cases and maintain our district’s reputation for excellence in trial practice.” She issues a similar order regarding motion practice.
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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