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Who's Who, Representing You? ![]() 2008-09 DBA Board of Trustees Profiles Ilene Bloom
Employment: Self-employed. Provides contract services for Denver firms and Colorado Legal Services Favorite DBA service received thus far: Access to Justice Committee volunteer opportunities Favorite quote: "None but ourselves can free our minds" – Bob Marley Free time hobbies: Traveling, running, skiing and music-going Favorite spots in Denver: The Watercourse for food, walking around City Park with my son Hayden (pictured) and "The Thin Man" Last good book you read: "What is the What" by Dave Eggers Best practical tip from DBA applied to real life: Never miss an opportunity to have a margarita with Dana Collier Smith Mentor: Jon Asher
James "Jay" Breese
Employment: Denver County Court Judge Favorite DBA service received thus far: CLE programs Known for: Hard work (hopefully) A Favorite Quote: My mother’s quote: "The flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today." Free time hobbies: Painting, biking and family Favorite spot in Denver: Crestmoor Park Last good book you read: "Citizen Soldiers" by Stephen Ambrose Best practical tip from DBA applied to real life: "Do the toughest thing first." Mentor: Bill Hazleton Inspiration for practice of law: Alan Dershowitz Favorite sports team: Broncos What would you do if you didn’t practice law? Teach clinical programs in law What is your dream job? I have it — Denver County Court Judge
Karen Steinhauser
Employment: Isaacson-Rosenbaum Known for: Being opinionated — very, very opinionated A Favorite Quote: "The biggest threats to our constitutional freedoms occur during times of crisis." – Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Free time hobbies: Watching the kids’ sports activities Favorite spot in Denver: Charlie Brown’s Last good book you read: "The Lemon Tree" by Sandy Tolan Best practical tip from DBA applied to real life: Always take the high road Mentor: Dale Tooley Inspiration for practice of law: Family dinner arguments Favorite sports team: Colorado Rockies What would you do if you didn’t practice law? Be a full-time volunteer What was your second choice for your career? Actress What is your dream job? Researching for travel brochures
Libby DeBlasio
Employment: Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Fraud Unit of the Colorado Attorney General’s Office Favorite DBA service received thus far: DBA-YLD’s Winter Festival event A Favorite Quote: "Run your own race." It helps me make it through marathons and life in general. Free time hobbies: Running, road cycling and traveling Favorite spot in Denver: Washington Park Last good book you read: "The Geography of Bliss" by Eric Weiner Best practical tip from DBA applied to real life: Delegate! Mentor: My older brother. He’s a social worker and has worked for the VA assisting homeless veterans Inspiration for practice of law: Mock trials in high school What would you do if you didn’t practice law? I would open a bakery with some of my girlfriends who also practice law What was your second choice for your career? Journalist Back | ||||||
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