Many Native American tribes attach significant spiritual and cultural importance to the sunrise, viewing it as a symbol of renewal, hope, and the continuous cycle of life and nature. Sunrises are often incorporated into ceremonies, prayers, and rituals to honor the natural world, express gratitude, and seek guidance. These practices can vary widely among different tribes, reflecting their unique cultural beliefs and traditions. The sunrise symbolizes the beginning of a new day filled with possibilities and is a time for reflection, offering, and connecting with the spiritual world, emphasizing the deep relationship between Native Americans and the natural elements around them.
Senior Counsel Emeritus to the Boulder Law firm Dolan + Zimmerman LLP : (720)-610-0951
Former Judge
Photographer of the Year, AboutBoulder 2023
First Chair and Originator of the Colorado Bar Association’s Cannabis Law Committee, a National first.
Previous Chair, Boulder Criminal Defense Bar (8 years)
Twice chair Executive Counsel, Colorado Bar Association Criminal Law Section
NORML Distinguished Counsel Circle
Life Member, NORML Legal Committee
Life Member, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
Board Member Emeritus, Colorado NORML
Chair, Colorado NORML, 7 years including during the successful effort to legalize recreational pot in Colorado
Media work, including episodes of Fox’s Power of Attorney, well in excess of many hundreds media interviews, appearances, articles, and podcasts, including co-hosting Time For Hemp for two years.
Board member, Author, and Editor for Criminal Law Articles for the Colorado Lawyer, primary publication of the Colorado Bar Assoc. 7 Years, in addition to having 2 Colorado Lawyer cover photos, and numerous articles for the Colorado Lawyer monthly publication.
LEAP Speaker, multi-published author, University lectures Univ. of Colorado, Boulder, Denver University Law School, Univ. of New Mexico, Las Vegas NM, and many other schools at all levels.