\ Last spring. my family was presented the “Adopted Alumni” Award from the tiniversity of Colorado Law School for our efforts in building my son Dan's scholarship to help dedicated students who share his interest in becoming a public defender, and carry on his legacy of public service. It was a great honor for us, and we were joined by most of the scholarship winners in accepting the award. As much as Dan's scholarship has been a gift to these students in providing financial support to ease their path in becoming public defenders, it's also been a meaningful gift to our family. We've connected with the recipients, watched as they've flourished in their careers, and have heard how the scholarship has made a difference in allowing them to become and remain public defenders. This year, we've selected two outstanding candidates who will receive $24,000 each, and will be a great addition to the Dan Barash Scholarship community in continuing his life’s work: Erika Kuhl and Chanel Sochacki. Erika spoke of how she’s worked to advocate for her clients and gain their trust, as well as the excitement in winning her first trial. Chanel related to Dan’s experience changing career paths in law school to become a public defender. She also drew parallels between the tradition of scholarship recipients “paying it forward” and her support of others through her own clinical work. ‘Since 2004, we've raised over $1 million from 2,100 donors, and have awarded $300,000 to 23 worthy recipients in Dan’s beloved memory. We've stayed committed to furthering Dan's scholarship because we hope to reach the goal of full tuition support for two students each year who share Dan’s passion for defending the indigent. Every contribution matters, and we are so grateful for the continued generosity of our many family and friends. We hope we can count on ‘your support again this year. With warm regards, Paul G. Barash, MDCOLORADO Dan Barash Scholarship Fund UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER 2016 Dan Barash Scholarship Awardees ‘The Dan Barash Scholarship Fund, created in memory of Dan Barash, provides two generous scholarships at Colorado Law for students participating in a criminal clinic and intending to work as a public defender. Itis the Barash family mission to carry on Dan's passion for serving the poor and underrepresented. Eril ika Kuhl ('17) Legal Inter for the Colorado State Public Defenider Legal Inter for the Denver Office of the Municipal Public Defender Student Attorney for the CU Law Criminal Defense Clinic and Program Coordinator for the CU Women's Law Caucus Published author and Articles Editor of the Colorado Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law Review “Lam so grateful and honored to be a recipient of this scholarship, which will allow me to pursue a career as a public defender and follow in the footsteps of Dan. While the lite of a public defender is not easy, they are some of the most passionate, generous, and hardworking people | have ever met. | believe all people deserve to have a voice in the criminal justice system, and have their ‘side of the story told, regardless of their means. | am looking forward to being that voice for people, fighting for their rights, and continuing Dan's legacy.” Chanel Sochacki ('17) Student Attomey, CU Law Criminal Defense Clinic ‘Summer Legal Intern in New York City for Irving Cohen, Esq., who specializes in criminal defense, civil rights, and unjust convictions “Like Dan, | originally wanted to be a prosecutor. Participating in the Criminal Defense Clinic during my second year of law school, however, completely ‘changed my understanding of the criminal justice system and the problems that inhere within it. After my first cient meeting, | knew that I needed to dedi- cate my career to helping individuals who could not afford defense represen- tation. This past summer, | worked on unjust conviction and civil rights cases; researching and writing with the goal of correcting the wrongful convictions of innocent people further motivated me to continue with my ambition to work at a public defender's office. 1am beyond grateful to be a Dan Barash ‘Scholarship recipient because it will considerably ease the post-grad financial burden of law school. | ‘hope to carry on Dan's legacy, compassion, and dedication to the cause through direct representation.”COLORADO Dan Barash Scholarship Fund UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER, Adopted Alumni: Passion, Commitment, and Generosity for Colorado Law At the annual Colorado Law Alumni Awards Banquet this past March, the Barash Family was awarded the “Adopted Alumni” Award. This award recognizes individuals who have a genuine loyalty and commitment to the Colorado Law community. Over the past 11 years, Paul, Norma, ("and Jed (Dan Barash's immediate tamily) have = dedication to stewarding the Dan Barash Scholarship. Dave (Dan’s brother) and his wife Shari joined past recipients at the banquet to accept the award on behalf of his family. ave and Shari Barash with Chancellor Phil DiStefano, a Dave a strong s Dan's Scholars Alum award Dave with Dan's classmate con Cooper Dunn and Brent Larson with faculty advisor ann EnglandCOLORADOL Av PERS aati UNWERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER Dan Barash Scholarship Fund Annual Growth Since its establishment in 2008, the Dan Barash ‘Scholarship has raised over $1,062,000, and has awarded nearly $290,000 in scholarship support to 23 Colorado Law students. Through your generosity, we are continuing to build Dan's ‘endowed scholarship fund ‘80 that we are able to award ‘more scholarships of higher amounts to worthy students who carry on his enduring legacy as a public defender. The endowment awards have grown steadily over the last 10 years, from a single award of $1,000 in 2005 to providing two scholarships of $24,000 each this year. We are deeply appreciative of the continued support from our family and friends. — Annual Amount Awarded —=—= Annual Award per Scholar Questions? 303.492.0360 or email nicole.craft@colorado.eduCOLORADOL Avy UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER, & G He gave of himself wholeheartedly and | believe that in his time he made a difference to a lot of people." Norma Barash Dan's mother Dan Barash Scholarship Fund 2016 Dan Barash Scholarship Awardees Our son and brother, Dan, found his life's calling in providing legal representation to those less fortunate as a student at the University of Colorado Law School. After graduation in 2002, Dan worked for the Office of the Public Defender in Colorado Springs. He enjoyed matching wits in the courtroom, and.even eamad :pmieiaee's “Cousin Vinny. Award” (named for the movie) tor being the public defender who was able to garner a not guilty verdict facing the most insurmountable of odds. Dan was a caring, funny, and a trusted friend who loved hiking, skiing, and playing golf. He was particularly proud of having climbed to the 14,000-foot summit of Pikes Peak. After Dan passed away from complications of Crohn's disease at age 30 in 2004, our family wanted to bring about positive change from our loss. We started Dan's scholarship to mobilize bright and energetic students who share Dan's commitment in representing the indigent. It has since grown into one of premier scholarships at Colorado Law, changing the lives of students by significantly lowering their debt load. We have enjoyed getting to know the awardees, who carry on Dan's legacy. Recipients have championed his cause by creating community of Barash scholars and mentoring recent awardees, thereby “paying it forward” for future recipients. Working on Dan's scholarship, including the annual appeal, has been a labor of love for our family. We are deeply thankful for the continued support from so many friends and family, whose generosity has ensured Dan's memory and the impact of his life will live on in perpetuity.