Pro Bono

The attorneys and staff at Sherman & Howard have a longstanding commitment to public activities, civic responsibilities and pro bono work. Several lawyers donate their legal talents to the representation of pro bono clients including individuals, civil rights and public rights organizations, and charitable, religious, civic, governmental and educational organizations.

Our attorneys have made great efforts to increase the availability of legal services and improve the administration of justice. Lawyers have provided pro bono services to clients and offered financial support to organizations such as the Colorado Legal Foundation, Metro Volunteer Lawyers, Legal Aid Foundation, the Colorado Women's Bar Association, and other agencies.

Our attorneys are also committed to civic activities. Several lawyers have served, or are presently serving, the State of Colorado in key executive advisory positions. Many of our lawyers have served or are serving on the boards of directors of numerous nonprofit institutions, including The Denver Children's Hospital, Volunteers of America, multiple area schools, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, the Denver Botanic Gardens, the Colorado Health Foundation, the Colorado Children's Chorale, Big Brothers Big Sisters Colorado, A Gathering Place, the Rotary Club, the Denver Lyric Opera, Opera Colorado, Women's Forum, the Colorado Judicial Institute, the Denver Art Museum, and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network's Judicial Advocacy Initiative.

Attorneys from Sherman & Howard have been recognized on many occasions for their pro bono and volunteer activities. Some of these recognitions include:

  • Brian Eberle Named American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network's Advocacy Volunteer of the Year for Colorado - 2008
  • Matt Hogan Named One of Denver's 150 - 2008
  • Lorenzo Trujillo Receives the ¡Scouting ... Vale La Pena! Service Award! from Denver Council of Boy Scouts - 2008
  • Andy Volin Named Colorado Civil Justice League Lawyer of the Year - 2008
  • Matt Hogan Receives Jefferson Award from American Institute for Public Service - 2007
  • Girl Scout of Mile Hi Council Names Grand Trail at the Magic Sky Ranch in Honor of Sherman & Howard's Joe Bronesky for his Contributions as Board Member, Finance Committee Member and Legal Counsel - 2007
  • Chris Lane Receives Colorado Lawyers Committee Outstanding Sustained Contribution Award - 2007
  • Robert Youle Served as Chairman of the Board of the American Cancer Society, Great West Division - 2007
  • Robert Youle Serves as a Member of the National Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society - 2007
  • Robert Youle Serves as Treasurer and Board Member of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - 2007
  • Matt Hogan Receives Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award - 2006
  • Law Firm of Sherman & Howard Runner Up for Colorado Lawyers Committee Law Firm of the Year Award - 2004
  • Michael Cook Runner Up for Colorado Lawyers Committee Individuals of the Year Award - 2004
  • Sherman & Howard Receives Denver Center for Crime Victims Award - 2004