Sherman & Howard Welcomes Two New Executive Committee Members

DENVER, Colo. (February 7, 2019) – Sherman & Howard is pleased to announce the election of Joanne F. Norris and Rebecca C. Alexander to the firm’s executive leadership committee. Sherman & Howard’s Executive Committee is charged with developing and implementing the firm’s overarching strategy.

“In 2019, we are doubling-down on our vision where collaboration and teamwork drive our success,” said Greg Densen, Chief Executive Officer.  “Adding next generation leaders like Joanne and Rebecca to our executive committee reinforces our commitment to our clients’ success, to our communities’ growth and development, and to our firm as a workplace where people want to grow and belong.”

Joanne graduated from the University of Colorado School of Law and is a corporate attorney with specific expertise in mergers and acquisitions and formation of real estate development joint ventures.  “This is an exciting time to join our firm’s leadership team as we expand collaborative efforts which are core to our long-term strategic plan.” said Joanne.

Rebecca, a Northwestern University School of Law graduate, is a family law practitioner who represents high net worth individuals.  She also is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.  “I am thrilled to be joining the Executive Committee, and look forward to the continuous challenge of aligning our strategic initiatives with the ever-changing legal landscape,” said Rebecca.

With the additions of Joanne and Rebecca, Sherman & Howard’s Executive Committee is now comprised of six members, including Ray Deeny, Greg Densen, Peter Koclanes, and Steve Miller.  Mike Sanchez and Diana Wendel, whose efforts on behalf of the firm are immeasurable, will step off the Executive Committee.  We are excited that Mike and Diana will continue their full-time practices, as Members of our Employee Benefits and Real Estate Groups, respectively.

“It is my pleasure to see two of our most accomplished attorneys assume the firm’s top leadership positions,” said Diana Wendel, outgoing Sherman & Howard Executive Committee Member.  “Both are beloved members of the Sherman & Howard team and impeccably qualified to help lead this firm.”

About Sherman & Howard

Sherman & Howard L.L.C. is an Am Law 200 law firm with ten offices located in Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, Missouri, and New Mexico. Our attorneys provide high-quality legal and business solutions to a broad range of clients including private, public and government entities throughout the nation and abroad. We have preeminent capabilities in the aerospace and government contracting, infrastructure and construction, financial services, natural resources, telecommunications, technology, manufacturing, consumer products and retail, and nonprofit industries. With more than two dozen attorneys who focus exclusively on estate and tax planning as well as family and matrimonial law, Sherman & Howard also boasts one of the nation’s most respected private client practices.