The Jonathan Olom Award
“… for remarkable personal sacrifice made without regards to personal gain in the defense of the accused ….”
The Jonathan Olom Award was established by CCDB in 1985 to serve as a memorial to the remarkable Colorado defense attorney, Jonathan Olom. Designed to perpetuate and encourage others to follow the principles that he lived and practiced by, the Jonathan Olom Award is presented annually to an outstanding member of the criminal defense community based on the activities and accomplishments over his or her career. Factors considered by the nominating committee include a willingness to defend an accused without regard to public sentiment, personal advancement, or profit; professional excellence displayed in the face of adversity; adherence to high ethical standards; a willingness to assist, teach, and advise other practitioners; and a willingness to explore and develop criminal law and criminal advocacy to protect the rights of the accused and the innocent. This award is to be given to a defender who best demonstrates the above qualities regardless of the type of work, big or small.
Past Olom Award Recipients
Robert "Bob" Pepin (2020)
Alice Norman (2019)
David Kaplan (2018)
Laurie Rose Kepros (2017)
Daniel King (2016)
Larry Pozner (2015)
Hollis Whitson (2014)
Katherine Spengler (2013)
Lisa Fine Moses (2012)
Steven G. Colvin (2011)
Darren Cantor (2010)
Tamara Brady (2009)
Patrick Burke (2008)
Judy Lucero (2007)
Philip Cherner (2006)
Randy Canney (2005)
Ann P. Kaufman (2004)
Edward J. Nugent (2003)
Kathleen Lord (2002)
James A. Castle (2001)
Sharlene Reynolds (2000)
Doug Wilson (1999)
Michael Enwall (1998)
David Wymore (1997)
Bryan Shaha (1996) deceased
David Lane (1995)
Irvin Andrews (1994) deceased
Roberta Nieslanik (1993)
Terri Brake (1992) deceased
Michael Heher (1991)
Mary Allen (1990) deceased
Randy Jorgensen (1988)
David Eisner (1987)
Harold “Hal” Haddon (1986)
Forrest “Boogie” Lewis (1985)
Past Alvin D. Lichtenstein Lifetime Acheivment Award Recipients
Steve Flavin (2020)
Ann Roan (2018)
Philip Cherner (2017)
David Vela (2016)
Gary Lozow (2015)
Wadine Gehrke and Howard Rosenberg (2014)
Lisa Cisneros (2013)
Daniel C. Bowen (2012) Awarded Posthumously
G. Paul McCormick (2011)
Cary Lacklen (2010) Awarded Posthumously
Lurix "Skeet" Johnson (2007)
Steven Rench (2004)
Peter Sadick (2003) Awarded Postumously
Mary Halloran (2002) Awarded Posthumously
Father Jim Sutherland (2001)
Walter Gerash (2000)
Factors considered by the selection committee include but are not limited to:
- Unwavering dedication to the principles of creating a more fair and equitable criminal justice system
- commitment to the CCDB and its membership
- outstanding participation in the practice of criminal defense, not limited to legal representation of the accused
- service as a role model or mentor for those new to criminal defense
- service in one’s community
- leadership in local defense organizations or local community organizations
- participation in policy and legislative activities that benefit the criminal defense bar
generosity of spirit; personal sacrifice; creativity in criminal defense
Past Advancing Justice Award Recipients
- Ann England (2020)
- The Millard Team: Alison Ruttenberg, Ty Gee, Adam Mueller and ACLU of Colorado (Mark Silverstein, Legal Director & Sara Neel, Staff Attorney) (2019)
- Richard Demarest (2015)
- commitment to the service of indigent defendants
- commitment to the CCDB and its membership
- service as a role model or mentor for newer lawyers
- teaching and/or scholarship that assist(s) other criminal defense practitioners
- financial support of the CCDB and its activities
- unwavering dedication to criminal defense
- service in one’s community
- leadership in local defense organizations or local community organizations
- participation in policy and legislative activities that benefit the criminal defense bar
- generosity of spirit; personal sacrifice; creativity in criminal defense
Colorado Death Penalty Eligibility Study: (2014)
Prof. Justin Mareau, Prof. Sam Kamin, Prof. Wanda Foglia, Meg Beardsley, Bonnie Stewart, Erin Kincaid
Abraham "Abe" Hutt (2013)
Laurie Rose Kepros (2012)
Lisa Cisneros (2011)
David B. Harrison (2011)
Tom Williamson (2010)
John Pineau (2010)
Antony Noble (2010)
DNC People’s Law Project (2009)
Shannon Carson, Thom Cincotta, Jes Jones, Sean McAllister, Hans Meyer, Charles Nadler, Joshua Norkin, Taylor Pendergrass, Tim Quinn, Heather Skrypek, Miriam Stohs, Brian Vicente
Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel
Cynthia Sheehan (2009)
Tim Masters Defense Team (2008)
Maria Liu, David Wymore, Michael Heher, Josh Hoban, Barie Goetz
Jonathan D. Reppucci (2007)
Michelle L. Lazar (2007)
Kimberly Dvorchak (2007)
Thomas K. Carberry (2007)
Mark Burton (2007)
Greg Greer (2006)
Jim Covino (2006)
Maureen Cain (2006)
Marna Lake (2005)
David Joyce (2005)
Pam Dayton (2005)
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