About Bernadette I. Shetrone
Education and Background
With a strong educational background in Sociology and Psychology, I have the ability to understand and help you work through your legal issue from a variety of perspectives.
University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver CO
LLM in Taxation, 2020-2022
Honors, Awards & Activities
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University of Denver Tax Merit Scholarship, 2020-2022
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Frank Pfeiffer Endowed Merit Scholarship, 2021-2022
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University of Denver Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC), 2020-2022
University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver, CO
Master of Science in Legal Administration, 2017-2019
Honors, Awards & Activities
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Robert B. Yegge Merit Scholarship, 2017-2019
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Weaver & Lawson MSLA Scholarship, 2017-2018
University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver, CO
Juris Doctor, May 2016; Colorado Licensed Attorney, October 31, 2016, Admitted to Practice in the Colorado District Court, January 9, 2017, Admitted to Practice in the United States Tax Court, January 24, 2022
Honors, Awards & Activities
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Staff Editor, Denver Journal of International Law & Policy
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Published blogs during law school in The View from Above: International Law at 5,280 Feet:
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Sony Pictures’ “The Interview”— Freedom of speech or act of war?
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The Marshall Islands: Human Rights, Climate Change, & Zero Emissions
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J. Churchill Owen Endowed Scholarship 2015-2016
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El Paso County Bar, Ruth Rouss Scholarship for Women 2013, 2015 & 2016
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Humiston-Varney Memorial Endowment Scholarship 2016
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Board, Sturm Night Owls
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DU Racial, Social and Economic Justice Program
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ABA, CBA, and El Paso County Bar Association
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ACLU and Amnesty International
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Colorado Citizens Against Toxic Waste
Certificates
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Westminster Law Library Certificate in Legal Research
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Westminster Law Library Certificate in Advanced Legal Research, International Law
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO
Master of Arts, Sociology, May 2015
Honors Awards & Activities
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Volunteered for the Homeless Count in Colorado Springs and various activities
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Volunteered for Ecumenical Social Ministries, low income and homeless assistance
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, May 2010
Honors, Awards & Activities
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Awarded, 2010 Outstanding Undergraduate Student
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Departmental Honors & Graduated with Distinction
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Karen Possehl Women’s Endowment Scholarship, Unstoppable Women (Full; Merit)
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President, Alpha Kappa Delta, Sociology Honor Society; 2007-2010
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President, American Association of University Women Student Club (AAUW); 2009
Minor & Certificates
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Pre-Law (Minor)
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Criminology and Justice Studies
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The Sociology of Diversity
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, May 2010
Activities
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Psi Chi, Psychology Honor Society
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Sigma Alpha Pi, Society of Leadership and Success; Presidential Status
Notary Public-Colorado Department of State
Admissions
Colorado
United States District Court-District of Colorado
United States Tax Court
Memberships
Bernadette is a proud member of
The Rhone Brackett Inn of Court,
The Wendelken Inn of Court,
The Colorado Bar Association,
The El Paso County Bar Association,
The Pueblo County Bar Association,
The Pueblo County Women's Bar Association,
The Colorado Alternate Defense Counsel (OADC),
The Colorado Criminal Defense Bar (CCDB),
The Colorado Juvenile Defender Center (CJDC),
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).
Bernadette will provide Pro Bono legal services through:
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Colorado Legal Services (CLS)
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The Pikes Peak Justice and Pro Bono Center: Call A Lawyer, Pro Bono Project, Landlord/Tenant,and the Modest Means Program
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The Metro Volunteer Lawyers (MVL)
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The Colorado Bar Association, Appellate Pro Bono Program
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The Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN)
