"Gibson Dunn's Denver office has enjoyed a strong working relationship with the Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center for several years," said Jessica Brown, a partner in Gibson Dunn's Denver office.  "Having the opportunity to assist at-risk and maltreated children through the Children's Law Center has been one of Gibson Dunn's greatest honors, and we look forward to furthering our relationship with this exceptional organization and the children it protects."

"They’ve made an extraordinary commitment to the defenseless," said Shari Shink, Founder and Executive Director of the RMCLC.  "And as a result, they have saved the lives of countless children, and they do it within an organizational culture which values caring and community service."

During the course of its three year relationship with the RMCLC, Gibson Dunn has advocated on behalf of children in more than 40 cases, and has successfully argued as Guardian Ad Litem for protective custody of children in both the County and District Courts.  In addition to honoring Gibson Dunn, the RMCLC will be honoring Holland & Hart for its commitment to the organization, and Dorsey & Whitney will receive the Newcomer of the Year Award.  In addition, the RMCLC will be honoring two Volunteer Attorneys of the Year, Mary Price Birk and Debbie Smith.

About the Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center

The RMCLC, formerly The Children's Legal Clinic, was founded in 1981.  The RMCLC strives to deliver high quality legal services for at-risk and maltreated children, promote their healing and healthy development, and ensure that each foster child finds a permanent, loving home – whether this is with their biological family or a new family – as soon as possible. For more information, please visit http://www.rockymountainchildrenslawcenter.org/about.html.

About Gibson Dunn's Denver Office

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has maintained a strong presence in Denver and the Rocky Mountain region since 1981.  Originally established to serve the needs of its national clients with business interests in the Rocky Mountain region, today it advises and represents some of the world's leading telecommunication companies, private equity investment firms, accounting firms, health care product and pharmaceutical manufacturers, investment bankers, technology companies, petroleum companies, and engineering and construction firms.  In addition to providing its clients with exceptional representation and legal advice, the Denver office is also making a positive impact in the Colorado community through unwavering commitment to pro bono legal work, charitable organizations, and volunteerism.

Gibson Dunn's Community Affairs Committee in the Denver office consistently strives to cultivate ongoing relationships with non-profits and community outreach programs.  Gibson Dunn's lawyers are committed to enhancing and supporting pro bono efforts and community involvement within the Rocky Mountain region.