The Office of General Counsel represents the district and the Board of Education on legal matters pertaining to the operations of the district.

Attorneys

Michelle Berge, General Counsel

Kristin Bailey, Equity Counsel-Discrimination Prevention & Response

Brent Jordheim, Deputy General Counsel

Jennifer Collins, Deputy General Counsel

Molly Ferrer, Deputy General Counsel

Charlie Fine, Deputy General Counsel

Georgia Montoya, Deputy General Counsel

Aaron Thompson, Deputy General Counsel

Arash Jahanian, Deputy General Counsel

Elise Logemann, Deputy General Counsel 

Investigators

Dana Risch

Debra Watson

Legal Supports

Kathleen Porter 720-423-3917

Paralegal (Subpeonas/Warrants, Custody Paperwork)

Leah Avila 720-423-3309

Juvenile Court Liason  (Truancy, Drug and Trafficking Court)

Nancy Small 720-423-2352

Executive Assistant (Contract Management/ Office Administration) 

FOR CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT REVIEW, PLEASE SEND REQUESTS TO LEGAL_CONTRACTS@DPSK12.NET

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  The Office of General Counsel can accept service at 1860 Lincoln Street for legal matters in which the district is a party.  The district cannot accept service for personal matters unrelated to an individual's employment with Denver Public Schools.  Student record requests should be made online through Scriborder.  Other requests can be made through the district's CORA officer at CORA@dpsk12.net.