MISSION
The Collaborative Bar Learning Center is dedicated to enhancing legal education for lawyers and judges. We focus on delivering quality programs that not only impart knowledge but also encourage dialogue and collaboration among legal professionals. Our commitment extends beyond classroom instruction to empower participants through practical experiences, fostering a community of lifelong learners and innovative thinkers in the legal field.
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Brooke W. (Perkins) Lorenzen
Founding Member and President of CBLC
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Renee L. Wayne
Founding Member and Vice President of CBLC
OUR STORY
Brooke and Renee founded the Collaborative Bar Learning Center (CBLC) with a simple goal: to create continuing legal education that is substantive, ethical, and grounded in the realities of practice. CBLC exists to serve lawyers and judges who want more than credit hours — who want deeper conversations about how the law intersects with people, communities, and responsibility.
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CBLC programming emphasizes rigorous legal analysis alongside trauma-informed approaches and professional judgment. We believe that better lawyering strengthens the administration of justice and the communities it serves.
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Brooke has practiced as a prosecutor, public defender, and private practitioner, bringing firsthand insight into the pressures and complexities attorneys navigate across systems. Renee has 30 years of experience as a paralegal, working primarily in business and complex litigation, managing the complex dynamics between the real world and legalese. Together, they are committed to building thoughtful, high-caliber CLEs that reflect both legal precision and lived experience.
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​CBLC is built on collaboration, curiosity, and a belief that legal education should evolve with the profession it serves.