Education
J.D. 1982, University of California - Berkeley
B.A. English magna cum laude 1976, University of Denver
Bar Admissions
Colorado - 1982
Tenth Circuit - 1985
U.S. Supreme Court - 1987
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association
Denver Bar Association
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Director
303.894.4408
bjohnson@fwlaw.com
Brent T. Johnson counsels clients in employment matters and represents parties in employment litigation. He has represented clients in numerous charges of employment discrimination before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and similar state agencies, and in lawsuits in state and federal courts. Brent routinely advises clients on employment law compliance issues and litigation prevention.
From 1992 to 1994, Brent served as the Co-Chairman of the Colorado Bar Association Labor Forum Committee. He is a frequent speaker at employment law seminars and has authored many papers on employment law issues, some of which are available on the our web site.
Brent also has substantial experience in general commercial litigation and appeals, representing clients in real estate litigation, contract law, and other commercial disputes. He has handled arbitration proceedings before the NASD and the American Arbitration Association and has participated in many mediations.
Brent is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He has practiced continuously with Fairfield and Woods since graduating from law school. He served on the Firm’s Executive Committee from 2003-2007.
Brent was born in Denver, Colorado. In his spare time he enjoys back-country skiing, yoga, computers, and hiking. He is an active board member of The Yoga Group, a Colorado non-profit charity.
Practice Areas:
- Employment
- Commercial Litigation
Articles
- New law gives more time to file wage discrimination claims
- Technological Surveillance in the Workplace
- Highlights of Colorado Employment Law
- Preventing Sexual Harassment Liability
- New Colorado Immigration Laws Affecting Employers
- Personal Liability of Supervisors in Colorado
- Implementing Progressive Discipline Policies
Authored Publications:
- Developments in Colorado Employment Law, Colo. Law. (1990) (co-author)
- Time Limitations for Title VII Litigation, Colo. Law. (1985) (co-author)
News:
- Sixteen Years with The Yoga Group
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