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THE FIRM: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Gutterman Griffiths PC is committed to giving back to the community through mentoring and educating both the legal community and the public; presenting seminars, workshops, lectures and videos; serving on commissions and task forces; and by publishing numerous articles and books. Below are just a few of the projects which Gutterman Griffiths has been a part of.
Colorado Judicial Institute: Colorado Judicial Institute ("CJI") is a non-profit organization devoted to judicial independence and excellence, composed of attorneys and non-attorneys. CJI was founded after a group of community leaders, including the then Chief Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court, determined that the lack of trust in, and knowledge about, the legal system, could best be overcome by a citizen's organization made up primarily of people outside the legal and judicial professions. Gutterman Griffiths PC has been an active sponsor of CJI events Sheila is a board member and currently shares the membership committee of this highly influential organization.
Collaborative Law: an
organization of attorneys and professionals in Colorado dedicated to the
improvement, advancement, and promotion of collaborative law in the state.
Shareholder Ann Gushurst is currently in her second year as chairperson of the
board of directors.
Jewish Family Services: JFS serves individuals and families regardless of faith or economic status. The agency is dedicated to helping the areas of mental health, senior services, home care, disability, domestic abuse and spiritual healing. As a non-profit, JFS is able to provide resources to the community solely from fundraised dollars. "Reel Hope" raised over $500,000 to help needy families in Colorado. Sheila Gutterman co-chaired the sponsorship committee, assisted by Megan Sherr.
Maria Droste Counseling Services: a community-based, private, non-profit counseling center for families in need. Shareholder Ann Gushurst is an active member of the board of directors.
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Denver Bar Association Barrister's Benefit Ball: Gutterman Griffiths PC President, Sheila Gutterman, established this annual fundraiser and turned it into the event in the legal community. This "themed" party raises over $100,000 annually to provide free or low-cost legal services to the needy in the Denver, Arapahoe, Adams, Jefferson, Boulder & Douglas counties.
