Summit Blue Consulting, LLC, a leading provider of consulting services to the energy industry was represented by Hutchinson Black and Cook attorneys Carla Sledge, Justin Konrad and Melissa Sullivan in connection with its recent acquisition by Navigant Consulting, Inc. Summit Blue provides services in the areas of energy efficiency and renewable energy program design and evaluation to utilities, energy companies, government organizations, and regulators. With the addition of Summit Blue’s employees, Navigant’s Energy Practice will be 250-strong, further enhancing Navigant’s position as the clean energy advisor to the energy sector. The company will maintain and grow the former Summit Blue office in Boulder.
Jonathan Boonin and Justin Konrad obtain seven-figure judgment
Following a five-day jury trial handled by Jonathan Boonin and Justin Konrad, a jury awarded all requested damages to the firm’s client, an online and catalog reseller of high-end home and garden products. The case involved the sale of the client’s assets to a purchaser who failed to make payments and later alleged that it had been defrauded into completing the sale. In a verdict that entirely vindicated the firm’s client, the jury rejected all counterclaims and awarded the client a seven-figure judgment. The judge subsequently awarded the firm’s client its attorney's fees and litigation costs.
Brad Peterson selected to serve as an arbitrator with American Arbitration Association
HBC partner Brad Peterson has been selected to serve on the American Arbitration Association’s Roster of Neutrals where he will be serving both as an arbitrator and as a mediator for matters filed before the American Arbitration Association.
Bill Meyer, Baine Kerr, Brad Peterson, Connie Eyster, and Christopher Brauchli Named “Best Lawyers in America” for 2010
Five HBC lawyers, Bill Meyer, Baine Kerr, Brad Peterson, Connie Eyster and Christopher Brauchli, have been named in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Woodward White, Inc., publisher of the annual Best Lawyers list, surveys attorneys across the country to determine those to be included. Bill was selected for his commercial litigation practice, Baine for medical malpractice, Brad for his work in construction law and Connie and Chris for their trust and estates practice. Chris has been included in “Best Lawyers” for over 20 years.
Carla Sledge will attend annual meeting of LEGUS in Cleveland as the Colorado representative
Carla Sledge will attend the annual meeting of LEGUS, an international network of law firms, which this year is being hosted by the Cleveland, Ohio member firm, in June. HBC has been the exclusive Colorado member of LEGUS for over 11 years. LEGUS has member law firms on 5 continents, allowing HBC to offer its clients seamless representation in any member state or country. Visit www.leguslaw.com or click on the LEGUS logo / link on the HBC home page for more information.
HBC welcomes Amy L. Hirter as of counsel
HBC welcomes Amy L. Hirter, of counsel. Amy was a partner at Sherman & Howard LLC and most recently was of counsel at Holland & Hart LLP. Amy’s 20-year practice emphasizes sophisticated cross-border transactions, including international sales of goods and services, strategic partnerships, software licensing, mergers and acquisitions, establishing foreign operations, joint ventures, international distribution arrangements, outsourcing, and cross-border employment issues.
Bill Meyer, Baine Kerr, John Greer, and Christopher Brauchli Voted “Colorado Super Lawyers®”
Four Hutchinson Black and Cook lawyers, Bill Meyer, Baine Kerr, John Greer, and Christopher Brauchli, have been voted 2009 Colorado Super Lawyers® by the publishers of Law & Politics magazine after a state-wide survey and independent review of the lawyers’ credentials. HBC is very proud to have its lawyers recognized by their peers and to be named Colorado Super Lawyers®.
Connie Tromble Eyster Voted a “Colorado Rising Star”
Connie Tromble Eyster, a partner with Hutchinson Black and Cook, LLC has been selected for inclusion in 2009 Colorado Rising Stars by the publishers of Colorado Super Lawyers®.
Landmark Settlement in Arizona State University Title IX Rape Case
Firm partners Kerr and Hult announced the settlement of J.K. v. Arizona Board of Regents in January 2009. On the eve of trial in Phoenix federal court, the case settled for the second highest monetary payment in the history of Title IX sexual assault litigation (the largest settlement, in Simpson v. University of Colorado, was also obtained by the firm) plus historic statewide reforms. The Arizona Board of Regents committed to the five year appointment of a student safety czar with authority over sexual assault, harassment, and gender equity issues and proceedings on all public campuses in the state, enhancing the safety of some 123,000 students.
The case settled after Kerr and Hult obtained a precedent-setting opinion from District Judge Mary Murghia in federal court in Phoenix denying motions by the university and former ASU head football coach Dirk Koetter, and indicating severe sanctions were likely against the university for destroying key evidence in the case. The settlement drew widespread national attention, such as the ESPN story which can be found HERE, where a Harvard Law School expert called it "the turning point" for women's safety in college athletics.
Bill Meyer, Baine Kerr, Brad Peterson, Connie Esyter, and Christopher Brauchli named in 2009 “Best Lawyers in America”
Five HBC lawyers, Bill Meyer, Baine Kerr, Brad Peterson, Connie Eyster and Christopher Brauchli, have been named in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Woodward White, Inc., publisher of the annual Best Lawyers list, surveys attorneys across the country to determine those to be included. Bill was selected for his commercial litigation practice, Baine for medical malpractice, Brad for his work in construction law and Connie and Chris for their trust and estates practice. Chris has been included in “Best Lawyers” for over 20 years.
HBC Lawyers Kimberly Hult and Baine Kerr speak on Title IX Developments at Sociology of Sport meeting
HBC lawyers Kimberly Hult and Baine Kerr, along with University of Colorado professors Scott Adler and Joanne Belknapp, were members of a panel discussing Simpson v University of Colorado and Title IX at the annual meeting of the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport.
Baine Kerr lectures at Harvard University on Title IX Developments
HBC lawyer Baine Kerr taught a seminar on Title IX law at Harvard Law School. This is his second year at Harvard teaching developments in Title IX jurisprudence in the federal appellate circuits.
HBC welcomes Adam W. Chase as of counsel
Adam W. Chase has joined the Boulder law firm Hutchinson Black and Cook, LLC, of counsel. Adam brings to HBC over 15 years of experience in tax law with a focus in state and local sales and use tax for Colorado and Louisiana. He is the author of Colorado Sales & Use Taxation: The Complete State & Local Reference, is a regular lecturer and author in the area of tax law.
Bill Meyer lectures at International Lawyers’ Conference
Karen Mathis, immediate past President of the American Bar Association, and Bill Meyer of Hutchinson Black and Cook, recently returned from Damascus, Syria, where they spoke at the First International Lawyers’ Conference and met with President Bashar Assad to discuss potential reforms in the Syrian judicial and legal systems.
CU and Lisa Simpson Settle 5-year Litigation
Baine Kerr, a partner of the firm, is pleased to announce the settlement of the Title IX litigation case between his client, Lisa Simpson, and the University of Colorado. The settlement was finalized after the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the District Court's ruling in favor of the University and returned the case for trial. The settlement includes a $2.5 million payment and the appointment of an independent adviser to monitor Title IX compliance and an additional part-time counselor who will work in CU's Office of Victim's Assistance. HBC partners Baine Kerr, Kimberly Hult and Chris Ford led the team responsible for this historic outcome.
HBC Welcomes Angela L. Little as an Associate Attorney
HBC is pleased to welcome Angela Little as an associate attorney with the firm. Prior to joining HBC, Angela was a senior litigation associate for Smith Moore LLP, in its Greensboro, North Carolina office. Angela is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, graduating Order of the Coif. Angela also received a B.A. degree in English from the College of William and Mary. Before attending law school, Angela served in the Peace Corps as a teacher of English language and literature in Tutume, Botswana. Angela's practice will continue to emphasize complex civil litigation matters.
Hutchinson Black & Cook hosting a blood drive 10/29/07
Hutchinson Black & Cook is hosting a Bonfils Blood Drive between 10:00am-3:30p on Oct. 29th. Please call Tom Blot, 303-442-6514, to schedule an appointment to donate blood. HBC thanks you for your support!
HBC Welcomes Justin Konrad and Melissa Sullivan as New Associate Attorneys
HBC is pleased to welcome two new associates, Justin Konrad and Melissa Sullivan to the firm. Justin is a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Law, graduating in the top 2% of his class, and was a Casenote and Comment Editor for the University of Colorado Law Review. Justin attended Harvard University where he received his B.A. in Philosophy. Prior to starting with HBC, Justin served as a judicial clerk for the Hon. David Ebel, Senior Judge for the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Justin's practice will focus on business and transactional matters. Melissa finished first in her class at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and served as an Articles Editor for the University of Denver Law Review. She received a B.S. degree in Secondary Mathematics Education from Temple University and, prior to law school, Melissa taught high school mathematics in South Carolina and Illinois, and she also worked with students learning English as a second language. Melissa's practice will encompass both litigation and transactional matters.
Bill Meyer, Brad Peterson, Connie Eyster and Christopher Brauchli named among "Best Lawyers in America" for 2008
Four HBC lawyers, Bill Meyer, Brad Peterson, Connie Eyster and Christopher Brauchli, have been named in the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Woodward White, Inc., publisher of the annual Best Lawyers list, surveys attorneys across the country to determine those to be included. Bill was selected for his commercial litigation practice, Brad for his work in construction law and Connie and Chris for their trust and estates practice. Chris has been included in "Best Lawyers" for 20 years.
Bill Meyer selected to receive the American Bar Association's Rule of Law Award
Bill Meyer was selected to receive the Rule of Law Award from the ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ROLI) for his significant international pro bono work with Central European and Eurasian Law Initiative (CEELI) and other ABA sponsored groups. Bill will receive the award at a dinner in San Francisco in August. He will share the podium with the co-awardee, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.