01/19/2026
๐ค Guest Speaker Spotlight | The Lending Hand Gala
We are honored to welcome Robert Lung as a guest speaker at this yearโs The Lending Hand Gala.
Robert Lung served over 22 years as a Colorado judicial officer before retiring in 2025 and dedicating his lifeโs work to mediation, education, and advocacy. His impact reaches far beyond the courtroom.
He has:
Served on the Colorado Human Trafficking Council
Been Presidentially appointed to the National Advisory Council on the S*x Trafficking of Children and Youth and the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking
Testified before the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on federal anti-trafficking law
Taught Human Rights Lawyering as an Adjunct Professor of Law
Consulted for the U.S. Department of Justice, Homeland Security, State Department, and NCMEC
Co-created the Survivorโs Academy, a national five-day conference focused on combating human trafficking
Robert speaks nationally and internationally on human trafficking, childhood trauma, and resiliency, educating law enforcement, healthcare professionals, educators, the military, faith-based organizations, and more.
His perspective is powerful.
His experience is unmatched.
His mission aligns directly with why this gala exists.
๐ Event Details
๐ January 31st
โฐ 6:00 PM
๐ Hilton DoubleTree
1775 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Join us for an unforgettable evening of impact, awareness, and action as we stand together to protect and restore lives.
