Colorado Lawyers Committee

Denver, CO · Founded 1989

Providing pro bono legal advocacy for children and disadvantaged communities

Primary audience
Youth and families
Work area
Advocacy
Topic
Community development
Website Contact

About Organization

Based in Denver, CO, the Colorado Lawyers Committee is a nonpartisan consortium of over 70 law firms dedicated to creating opportunities for children and underserved communities through legal advocacy, negotiation, and litigation. Founded in 1978, the committee employs 8 staff and mobilizes 1,340 volunteers, generating $504,355 in annual revenue while focusing on systemic change and major public policy issues.

What They Focus On

Mission Delivery

Implementing core programs that directly advance organizational purpose.

Capacity Building

Strengthening infrastructure through strategic planning and resource development.

Community Impact

Creating measurable outcomes that benefit populations served.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$504K

+10.9% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$530K

+8.6% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$590K

-2.7% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

8

+33.3% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $504,355 $529,529 $589,841 8
2023 $454,581 $487,475 $606,167 6
2022 $342,249 $353,925 $639,061 6
2020 $351,365 $328,976 $559,264 5
2019 $361,758 $347,019 $483,645 9
2018 $379,874 $332,559 $458,965 4

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Research Issues

    Analyze policy landscapes to identify advocacy priorities and opportunities.

  • 02

    Build Coalitions

    Engage stakeholders to strengthen collective advocacy efforts.

  • 03

    Advocate Change

    Implement campaigns to influence policy decisions and practices.

  • 04

    Track Progress

    Monitor policy developments and measure advocacy impact.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Colorado Lawyers Committee

General Purpose

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

General Support

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

2023 Pro Bono Work

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

General Support

Grant-funded initiative supporting organizational mission and community needs.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Colorado Lawyers Committee.

Kristin Bronson

Kristin Bronson

Executive Dir.
Full-time
Compensation: $166,125
Kathleen McCrohan

Kathleen McCrohan

TJ Bacon

TJ Bacon

Megan Dempsey

Megan Dempsey

Jenny Pham

Jenny Pham

RW

Richard Westfall

Officer
1 hrs/week

Milestones

1989

Organization Founded

1989

Colorado Lawyers Committee was established to address community needs and advance its mission.

1997

Leadership Development

1997

Strengthened governance with expanded board and executive team.

2022

Program Expansion

2022

Significant growth in organizational capacity and service delivery.

2024

Community Impact

2024

Demonstrated effectiveness through measurable program outcomes.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AB
Aaron Boschee Director 1.00 hrs/week
AD
Adam DeVoe Director 1.00 hrs/week
AM
Adam Mueller Director 1.00 hrs/week
AZ
Alison Zinn Director 1.00 hrs/week
AS
Amalia Sax-Bolder Director 1.00 hrs/week
AL
Andrea LaFrance Director 1.00 hrs/week
AC
Angela Cifor Director 1.00 hrs/week
AH
Arnulfo Hernandez Director 1.00 hrs/week
BM
Blain Myhre Director 1.00 hrs/week
BL
Bradley Levin Director 1.00 hrs/week
BF
Brent Fassett Director 1.00 hrs/week
BD
Bruce Dahl Director 1.00 hrs/week
CD
Caleb Durling Director 1.00 hrs/week
CP
Camila Palmer Director 1.00 hrs/week
CT
Cara Thornton Director 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Catherine Chan Director 1.00 hrs/week
CK
Ceridwen Koski Director 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Charles Calvin Director 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Chris Carrington Director 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Craig Stewart Director 1.00 hrs/week
DK
Dalton Kelley Director 1.00 hrs/week
DM
Daniel Malone Jr Director 1.00 hrs/week
DB
David Brewster Director 1.00 hrs/week
DM
David Meschke Director 1.00 hrs/week
DS
David Stark Chair 1.00 hrs/week
DY
Deborah Yim Director 1.00 hrs/week
DH
Denise Hoffman White Director 1.00 hrs/week
GT
Gregory Tamkin Director 1.00 hrs/week
HS
Hannah Siegel Proff Director 1.00 hrs/week
IB
Ilene Bloom Director 1.00 hrs/week
IE
Iris Eytan Director 1.00 hrs/week
JK
James Kilroy Director 1.00 hrs/week
JE
Jared Ertle Director 1.00 hrs/week
JK
Jay Kamlet Director 1.00 hrs/week
JW
Jennifer Weddle Director 1.00 hrs/week
JW
Jesse Witt Director 1.00 hrs/week
JG
Jonathan Goldstein Director 1.00 hrs/week
JR
Jonathan Rivinus Director 1.00 hrs/week
JA
Julie Anderson Director 1.00 hrs/week
JK
Julie Kaptur Director 1.00 hrs/week
KD
Katayoun Donnelly Director 1.00 hrs/week
KG
Kathleen Gebhardt Director 1.00 hrs/week
KR
Kenneth Rossman IV Director 1.00 hrs/week
KK
Kenzo Kawanabe Director 1.00 hrs/week
KK
Kristin Knudson Director 1.00 hrs/week
LH
Laura Hazen Director 1.00 hrs/week
LC
Leah Capritta Director 1.00 hrs/week
LU
Leonela Urrutia Director 1.00 hrs/week
LW
Lucy Walker Director 1.00 hrs/week
MT
Martha Tierney Director 1.00 hrs/week
MH
Mary Hershewe Director 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Mary Sooter Director 1.00 hrs/week
ML
Matthew Larson Director 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Matthew Montgomery Director 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Matthew Morr Director 1.00 hrs/week
MW
Maureen Witt Secretary/Treas 1.00 hrs/week
MD
Megan Downing Director 1.00 hrs/week
ME
Miah Eaton Director 1.00 hrs/week
MB
Michael Bell Director 1.00 hrs/week
MT
Michael Theis Director 1.00 hrs/week
MF
Monica Frascona Director 1.00 hrs/week
NE
Nancy Elkind Director 1.00 hrs/week
PS
Pascal Schunk Director 1.00 hrs/week
PG
Peter Gould Director 1.00 hrs/week
RH
Richard Harris Director 1.00 hrs/week
SE
Samuel Edwards Director 1.00 hrs/week
SB
Sarah Benedict Director 1.00 hrs/week
SL
Scott Llewellyn Director 1.00 hrs/week
SR
Scott Rosenbach Director 1.00 hrs/week
SC
Sean Connelly Director 1.00 hrs/week
SB
Shawna Blackwell Director 1.00 hrs/week
SA
Stephanie Adamo Director 1.00 hrs/week
SK
Stephen Kaplan Director 1.00 hrs/week
SH
Suneeta Hazra Director 1.00 hrs/week
TT
TA Taylor-Hunt Director 1.00 hrs/week
TG
Tamir Goldstein Director 1.00 hrs/week
TH
Tess Hand-Bender Director 1.00 hrs/week
TW
Thomas Ward Director 1.00 hrs/week
TB
Tiera Brown Director 1.00 hrs/week
WM
W Matthew Pierce Director 1.00 hrs/week
WP
William Peffer Director 1.00 hrs/week
YB
Yuridia Bazan Director 1.00 hrs/week
JL
Jennifer L. Evans (Polsinelli PC)* Board Member
SC
Stephen C. Robin (Reed Smith LLP)* Board Member
RA
Richard A. Westfall (Westfall Law, LLC)* Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$169K

Highest Paid

$169K

Kristin Bronson

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Kristin Bronson Executive DIR. $166,125 $3,323 $169,448 50

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$2K Total Given
Democratic $1,000 (67%)
Other/PAC $500 (33%)
2 Contributions
$750 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

1 Individual Donor
Kristin Bronson
Kristin Bronson 2 contributions • $750 avg
$1,500

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Kristin Bronson with 2 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Kristin Bronson at $750 each
🎯
Top Recipient HARRIS VICTORY — $1,000

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$113K

Total Forgiven

$114K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

8

Loan Details 2 loans

$58,057
Forgiven
Forgiven: $58,436 100%
Approved Mar 18, 2021
Lender The Citizens State Bank of Ouray
Jobs Reported 4
Forgiven On Nov 17, 2021
$54,955
Forgiven
Forgiven: $55,374 100%
Approved Jun 25, 2020
Lender Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
Jobs Reported 4
Forgiven On Apr 1, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$58K Grants Received
5 Organizations

Top Funders

5 total
CG
Colorado Gives Foundation
$29K
FD
Faegre Drinker Foundation
$9K
PC
Perkins Coie Foundation
$8K
TM
The Morrison & Foerster Foundation
$7K
TD
The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation
$6K
Colorado Gives Foundation Faegre Drinker Foundation Perkins Coie Foundation The Morrison & Foerster Foundation The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation
Colorado Gives Foundation Faegre Drinker Foundation Perkins Coie Foundation The Morrison & Foerster Foundation The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Colorado Lawyers Committee

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(303) 256-2781 (303) 837-1313

Social

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1401 Lawrence St 2300 Denver, CO 80202