Greater Colorado Law Student Experience
About the Program
The Colorado Access to Justice Commission is partnering with the Colorado Lawyers Committee in re-launching the Virtual Pro-Se Clinic (VPC), providing free legal information clinics hosted by libraries across Colorado. Librarians assist library patrons in signing up for twenty-minute legal consults during clinics that occur once per month at each participating library. The goal of the program is to expand legal literacy and empower individuals with the tools they need to resolve their legal issues.
The program was first established in 2013 by the late Ric Morgan, an attorney in Elbert County who recognized a gap in legal services in his town and had knowledge of the legal deserts in other parts of rural Colorado. Mr. Morgan sought to address this issue by setting up a virtual clinic in local public libraries across Colorado.
Following Mr. Morgan’s untimely passing earlier this year, the Colorado Access to Justice Commission and the Colorado Lawyers Committee have partnered to relaunch the VPC, led by two new Legal Facilitators, Beth Andersen and Eileen Webster. This team is committed to continuing the important service that the VPC has provided Colorado residents for eleven years, while maintaining Ric’s mission and honoring his legacy.
Meet the Staff
Eileen is a devoted attorney, dedicated to serving the needs of rural communities in Southern Colorado. Originally from Philadelphia, Eileen found her home in Durango, Colorado. Since graduating from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law in 2019, she has contributed her time and energy to numerous public service organizations in Colorado.
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Before law school, Eileen attended the University of Scranton where she played NCAA basketball. She graduated with her bachelor's degree in political science. She also received her General Management Certificate from Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Afterwards, Eileen worked as a Teacher and Assistant Principal at a middle school for over five years. Subsequently, she served as a bilingual advocate for the Community Legal Aid Society in Wilmington, Delaware, and Lutheran Family Services in Denver, Colorado.
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During law school, Eileen gained valuable experience while interning for Colorado Legal Services, the Federal Pro Se Clinic, Project Safeguard, the Honorable Ann Meinster of the 1st Judicial District, and the Colorado Attorney General’s Office in the Consumer Fraud Unit.
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After law school, Eileen worked as a staff attorney for Colorado Medical-Legal Partnership. In 2021, she started Webster Advocacy LLC, lending her strengths to various organizations such as Office of the Child Representative, Project Safeguard, Alpine Legal Services, and Alternative Horizons.
Beth is an accomplished attorney with extensive expertise in a variety of legal areas such as family law, divorce, estate planning, probate, and elder law. She strives to ensure everyone has access to necessary legal counsel.
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Beth received her bachelor's degree from Augustana College and later attended Cornell Law School. After law school, Beth joined Kelly Dyre & Warren in Manhattan, where she honed her skills in commercial litigation, handling complex cases and contributing to pro bono asylum work. Seeking more opportunities to help the underserved, Beth transitioned to a staff attorney position at MFY Legal Services in New York, helping clients in social security, housing, benefits, and family law issues.
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In 1995, Beth moved to Colorado, where she worked for Johnson & Associates, PC. In October 2014, motivated through her own personal journey, Beth founded Anderson Law, PC where she dedicates her time and energy to making the divorce process easier for others.
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Beth became involved in the Virtual Pro Se Clinic as a volunteer in 2013 and had the opportunity to work alongside Ric Morgan in the early days of the clinic. Beth also serves on numerous nonprofit boards including Jefferson County Access to Justice Committee, Evergreen Rotary Board, Evergreen Chamber Board, Lutheran Church of the Cross Council, and Mock Trial Coaching.
