Feb 27, 2023 · The department chose Sumi Lee, an attorney in Colorado since 2011 who has worked both in Denver courts and the private sector. Now, she oversees multiple efforts to coach and educate prospective judges, and tracks the increased diversity of judges appointed in …

Aug 29, 2023 · Sumi Lee, the first person in Colorado — and potentially the nation — to lead judicial diversification efforts from within the judiciary itself, has resigned from her job to join the administration of Gov. Jared Polis.

May 7, 2022 · Sumi Lee, head of the Judicial Diversity Outreach office, developed the Dream Team 2.0 initiative along with the nonprofit Center for Legal Inclusiveness.

May 28, 2020 · DENVER – The Colorado Supreme Court has selected Sumi Lee as Head of Judicial Diversity Outreach for the Colorado Judicial Department. “We are thrilled for the creation of this position and to have Sumi Lee as our dedicated leader to focus on this important initiative,” said Justice Monica M. Márquez.

Jan 9, 2021 · Born in Korea, Lee grew up in Colorado and entered Hotchkiss as a lower mid in 1999. Former science instructor Joseph Merrill, then her chemistry teacher and the faculty advisor for Habitat for Humanity (HFH), played a role in piquing her interest in community service.

Sumi Lee, Esq., serves as the Head of Judicial Diversity Outreach at the State Court Administrator's Office of the Colorado Judicial Department.

Nov 28, 2023 · program will continue to be an important voice in the Colorado Judicial Branch. Thank you for your continued support of the judicial diversity program. Sincerely, Sumi Lee Head of Judicial Diversity Outreach Colorado Judicial Department

Before the summer of 2020, the Colorado Supreme Court had already begun championing diversity in our legal system. Sumi Lee was named head of Judicial Diversity Outreach for the Colorado Judicial Department in May 2020, a position that was created by the Colorado Legislature in 2019.

May 29, 2020 · The president of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado, Sumi Lee, is the state’s new head of judicial diversity outreach, the Colorado Supreme Court announced on Thursday.