Nita City Housing Authority v. Johnson, Case File

Mark S. Caldwell is NITA's Director for Specialty Programs. In this role, Mr. Caldwell designs, administers and serves as an instructor for programs in bankruptcy litigation, child advocacy, and tax litigation. His role in NITA's pro bono efforts includes serving as program director for many of NITA's courses for lawyers and advocates who represent under-served communities, including Native American lay advocates, legal services lawyers, lawyers and advocates who represent the elderly, children, or those living with disabilities, and lawyers who work in public service positions. In addition, Caldwell also serves as NITA's program director for the Basic Trial Skills and Deposition Programs in Colorado. He is an instructor at many of NITA's Teacher Training Programs. Caldwell began his career at the University of Denver College of Law where he eventually was appointed assistant dean. Caldwell also spent seven years as the executive director of Continuing Legal Education in Colorado. Over the years Caldwell has taught international business transactions, legal research, and advocacy skills to law students, legal assistants, and practitioners. He has served on the boards of directors for the Legal Center Serving Persons with Disabilities in Colorado, the Shawnee, Colorado, Water Board, and as a member of the Colorado's Department of Education's Advisory Committee for Gifted and Talented Education. Caldwell has been published on a wide variety of topics, including international business, transnational litigation, and adult education. His work in the continuing education world focuses on bringing adult educational theory to continuing legal education. He has contributed to many of NITA works, including NITA's Teacher Training Manual.