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Class of 2012 Sturm College of Law graduates celebrate in the crowd at Commencement.

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2012 Commencement News

Colorado Supreme Court Justice Brian Boatright delivers an emotional speech at the spring 2012 Sturm College of Law Commencement Ceremony on May 19.
Boatright: Use personal adversity to pursue justice

In his emotion-filled Commencement address to the Sturm College of Law's 2012 graduates, Colorado Supreme Court Justice Brian Boatright shared the power of channeling personal strife to make meaningful changes in law and beyond.

Boatright—who spent nine years as a district court judge before taking his current post in November 2011—discussed his anguish following a failed adoption and how he used the experience to serve families within his court. Read more ...