Burg Simpson Attorney Stephen J. Burg Appointed to the Anti-Defamation League’s Mountain States Board of Directors

Denver, CO 25, 2011 Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C., is delighted to announce that attorney Stephen J. Burg has been appointed to serve on the Anti-Defamation League’s Mountain States Board of Directors. The Anti-Defamation League was founded in 1913 “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.Now the nation’s premier civil rights/human relations agency, ADL fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, defends democratic ideals and protects civil rights for all.

Stephen J. Burg is a Colorado award-winning attorney. In 2010, Stephen was selected as Colorado Law Week "Compleat Lawyer." This award is given to someone who is the whole package - someone with 10 or fewer years of experience who excels legally, generates business, promotes firm values, stay on top of trends and is a strong personality. In addition, Stephen was appointed by Denver Mayor Michael Hancock to serve on his transition team. Stephen played an integral part in helping to form the new administration, direct policy, and review applicants for city positions. Stephen also co-founded the Colorado Judicial Institute Young Professionals. This group is comprised of nearly 80 of Denver's top young business and law professionals who have demonstrated their dedication and commitment toward the principles of the Colorado Judicial Institute. Stephen is also involved in several other non-profit organizations including AIPAC, and The Southern Poverty Law Center.

Stephen is also active in local and national politics and has participated in numerous elections including Mark Udall for U.S. Senate, Michael Bennet for U.S. Senate, John Hickenlooper for Governor and Chris Romer's Finance Committee for Mayor. In addition, Stephen is an associate attorney for the ZRBG Pension Project. This project is designed to ascertain pension benefits for Holocaust survivors.

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With offices in Denver, Cincinnati, Cody, and Phoenix, Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C., is a firm of award winning national trial lawyers, practicing in the areas of personal injury, class action, medical malpractice, dangerous drug litigation, defective products, insurance bad faith, employment law, commercial and securities litigation.