ALAN W. ANDERSON
1596 Meyerwood Circle    Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
 [Send email to request phone number] 35.6927 (c)   
 Business Litigation Attorney / House Counsel / Corporate Counsel
Skilled Attorney with proven success in corporate, commercial, and business
litigation complemented by expertise in startup ventures, operations management,
team building / leadership, marketing, business development, technology, and
business administration. AV-rated attorney selected as full-equity partner with
prestigious law firm; tried and won numerous complex, high-profile, and
precedent-setting cases in Colorado state and federal courts. Served as Lead
Government Prosecutor. Effective public speaker, writer, and presenter equally
adept in all industries and settings.
 * Business / Corporate Law
 * Federal & State Courts
 * Startup Ventures / Operations
 * Internet & Telecommunications Law
 * Commercial Law / Contracts
 * Corporate & Government Sectors
 * Banking & Finance Transactions
 * Marketing & Business Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROBONOUSA - Highlands Ranch, CO, 2006-Present
President / CEO / General Counsel
Founded, developed, and launched this startup Internet services company
providing on-demand pro bono cases to lawyers and law firms, in addition to
connecting court reporters, law students, interpreters, and other members of the
pro bono community.
Startup Ventures / Business Development
* Secured investors, obtained business model patent protection, developed and
negotiated independent contractor agreements, conducted market analysis, and
developed detailed marketing, business, financial, and pricing plans,
projections, and strategies.
Legal Transactions / Contract Negotiations
* Negotiate and interact with numerous nationwide law firms, judges, supreme
court justices, corporate counsel, bar associations, investment brokers, and a
CPA firm in the administration of objectives.
Team Building & Leadership
* Direct day-to-day operations, sales, budgeting, recruitment, training, and
associated functions.
* Manage cross-functional team of marketing, technology, Web development, R&D,
sales, accounting, business and corporate advisors, firms, and associates.

ROTHGERBER, JOHNSON AND LYONS  LLP - Denver, CO, 1981-2006
Senior Partner / Partner (1985-2006)
Associate (1981-1985)
Progressed to Senior Partner for this nationally-renowned law firm
well-respected for its work in the areas of banking / finance and major
litigation.
Legal / Litigation
* Successfully defended New York brokerage firm in multimillion-dollar FDIC
action surrounding Colorado-based bank failure.
* Favorably resolved contract dispute in Federal Court for leading
telecommunications company; obtained order denying claims for damages and
injunctive relief and facilitated partnership renegotiations.
* Achieved favorable settlements for Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Colorado in
Federal Court "Whistle Blower" action, and recovered over $1 million for them in
Federal Court suit against computer supply company.
* Distinguished as the first U.S. attorney to obtain a preliminary injunction in
Federal Court against Lloyds of London Insurance Society.
* Obtained significant judgment for client on breach of fiduciary duty theory
surrounding partnership dissolution case, later upheld by Colorado Court of
Appeals.
Business Development / Profit Growth
* Elected to full-equity partner on merit, partner skills, and consistent
ability to generate substantial revenue.
Leadership & Innovation
* Received law firm awards for outstanding client and community service.
* Instituted strategy to handle 90 cases simultaneously for large Savings and
Loan Association.
* Implemented programs to reduce risk and increase revenues as Chairman of the
Board of Colorado Easter Seals, a major non-profit corporation.
Public Speaking & Publications
* Received the Colorado Bar Association "Outstanding Article Award" in 1995 for
one of numerous published legal commentaries.
* Regularly addressed lawyers and law firms on issues of professionalism as
co-chair of the Professionalism Committee of the Denver Bar Association.
* Delivered presentations to full bar association committees and tribunals.
* Spoke on various topics as faculty member of the National Institute of Trial
Advocacy.
* Provided presentations and training sessions to clients, CLE's and
non-profits, including Colorado Non-Profit Association, Colorado Legal Services,
Metro Volunteer Lawyers, The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older
People, and Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants.
* Regularly addressed BOD and up to 600-member groups at formal fundraising
events as Board Chairman of a major non-profit.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE - Denver, CO, 1976-1981
Staff Judge Advocate / Circuit Trial Counsel
Performed dual legal role while serving as U.S. Air Force Captain. Functioned as
Circuit Trial Counsel, one of a select group of trial lawyers charged with trying
General Courts-Martial and Officer Prosecutions, as well as training less
experienced trial counsel. Presided over 100 criminal jury trials.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Juris Doctor
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL
Notre Dame, Indiana

Licensure
Licensed to Practice Law in the State of Colorado
Licensed to Practice Law in the State of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
Greeley, Colorado
Graduated With Highest Honors
Technical Proficiencies
MS Office Suite; WordPerfect; LexisNexis / CourtLink; Westlaw; PACER

Professional Affiliations

Member, COLORADO BAR ASSOCIATION
Member, DENVER BAR ASSOCIATION
Member, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
Past Chairman of the Board, COLORADO EASTER SEALS
Former Faculty Member, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TRIAL ADVOCACY