It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the devastating loss of GPSolo Chair Scott C. LaBarre, who passed away surrounded by his family on December 10.
Scott first joined the ABA in 1995 and had many roles throughout the years, including serving on the Board of Governors and as the Chair of the ABA Commission on Disability Rights. Prior to becoming Chair of GPSolo, his work included serving two terms on the GPSolo Council, on the Membership Board, and on the Young Lawyers Committee, just to name a few.
In addition to his incredible work with GPSolo, Scott was an active leader in the organized blind movement, serving as Chair of the Colorado Center for the Blind, leading the National Association of Blind Lawyers, and establishing the Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium.
Scott ran a solo law firm in Colorado, where he practiced in the fields of employment law, disability rights, and international copyright policy while raising a family with his wife, Anahit.
Scott’s impact on GPSolo is indescribable. He was not only an amazing leader and advocate for our Division but also a dear friend. We are eternally grateful for Scott’s incalculable impact on the organized blind movement and the legal profession. We will be keeping Anahit, Scott’s children, Karter and Alexander, and all of his family and friends in our hearts.
A celebration of life to honor Scott will be held on January 21, 2023, in Denver, Colorado, at 4:30 PM Mountain Time. Those wishing to participate in person are asked to RSVP for planning purposes:
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Location details will be shared once the RSVP form is completed. Details on how to join virtually are coming soon.
In the meantime, Scott’s family has requested that memorial contributions be directed to the following organizations:
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