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1. Name: State full name (include any former names used). Stephanie Villafuerte Stephanie Helgesen Villafuerte 2. Position: State the position for which you have been nominated. United States Attorney for the District of Colorado 3. Address: List current office address. If city and state of residence differs from your place of employment, please list the city and state where you currently reside. Office of Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. 136 State Capitol Denver, CO 80203 4. Birthplace:

State date and place of birth.

1965; Omaha, NE 5. Education: List in reverse chronological order each college, law school, or any other institution of higher education attended and indicate for each the dates of attendance, whether a degree was received, and the date each degree was received. University of California/Los Angles School of Law Dates of attendance: September 1988 to May 1991 Degree: Juris Doctor, May 1991 University of Denver, Denver Colorado Dates of attendance: September 1983 to May 1987 Degree: Bachelor of Arts, May 1987 London School of Economics and Political Science Dates of Attendance: September 1985 to June 1986 Concentration: International Public Policy 6. Employment Record: List in reverse chronological order all governmental agencies, business or professional corporations, companies, firms, or other enterprises, partnerships, institutions or organizations, non-profit or otherwise, with which you have been affiliated as an officer, director, partner, proprietor, or employee since graduation from college, whether or not you received payment for your services. Include the name and address of the employer and job title or description.

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Office of Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. Address: 136 State Capitol, Denver, CO 80203 Title: Deputy Chief of Staff Dates: January 2007- present Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Address: 924 W. Colfax Avenue, Suite 201, Denver, CO 80204 Title: Honorary Board Member (non-paid position) Dates: January 2008- present Ritter Transition Team Address: No longer in existence Title: Transition Team Leader Dates: November-December 2006 Ritter for Governor Campaign Address: No longer in existence Title: Research/Response Unit Dates: July 2006 -November 2006 Denver District Attorney's Office Address: 201 West Colfax Avenue, Dept. 801, Denver, CO 80202 Title: Chief Deputy District Attorney Dates: January 2001- July 2006 United States Attorney's Office, District of Colorado Address: 1225 17tli Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202 Title: Assistant United States Attorney Dates: May 1998 -January 2001 Denver District Attorney's Office Address: 201 West Colfax Avenue, Dept. 801, Denver CO 80202 Title: Deputy District Attorney Dates: October 1991-May 1998 Rape Assistance and Awareness Program Address: P.O. Box 18951, Denver, CO 80218 Title: Board Member (non-paid position) Dates: 1996, 1997

7. Military Service and Draft Status: Identify any service in the U.S. Military, including dates of service, branch of service, rank or rate, serial number (if different from social security number) and type of discharge received, and whether you have registered for selective service.

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I have not served in the U.S. Military and am not subject to the selective service registration requirement. 8. Honors and Awards: List any scholarships, fellowships, honorary degrees, academic or professional honors, honorary society memberships, military awards, and any other· special recognition for outstanding service or achievement.

Robert R. Gallagher, Jr. Award For Prosecution Excellence 2005, Presented by the Colorado District Attorney's Council.

9. Bar Associations: List all bar associations or legal or judicial-related committees, selection panels or conferences of which you are or have been a member, and give the titles and dates of any offices which you have held in such groups. Colorado Bar Association Colorado Hispanic Bar Association Colorado Women's Bar Association Hispanic National Bar Association *1have not held office in these organizations. 10.

Bar and Court Admission: a. List the date(s) you were admitted to the bar of any state and any lapses in membership. Please explain the reason for any lapse in membership. Colorado Bar Admission October 1991 I have had no lapses in membership from October 1991 to the present day. However, I changed the status of my law license from active to inactive from January 2007 to January 2009 because I was not practicing law during this time period. b. List all courts in which you have been admitted to practice, including dates of admission and any lapses in membership. Please explain the reason for any lapse in membership. Give the same information for administrative bodies that require special admission to practice. Colorado State and U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado (1991-2009). I have had no lapses in membership. 11. Memberships: a. List all professional, business, fraternal, scholarly, civic, charitable, or other organizations, other than those listed in response to Questions 9 or 10 to which you belong, or to which you have belonged, since graduation from law school. Provide dates of membership or participation, and indicate any office you held. 3

Include clubs, working groups, advisory or editorial boards, panels, committees, conferences, or publications. Mount Vernon Country Club, 2008-2009 Woods Home Owner Association, 1999 to present Congregation Beth Evergreen, 1996 to present Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Board Member 2008, 2009 Rape Assistance and Awareness Program (RAAP), Board Member 1996, 1997 b. Indicate whether any of these organizations listed in response to 11a above currently discriminate or formerly discriminated on the basis of race, sex, religion or national origin either through formal membership requirements or the practical implementation of membership policies. If so, describe any action you have taken to change these policies and practices. Not applicable 12. Published Writings and Public Statements: a. List the titles, publishers, and dates of books, articles, reports, letters to the editor, editorial pieces, or other published material you have written or edited, including material published only on the Internet. Supply four (4) copies of all published material to the Committee. •

Latino Suave, May Issue 2006, We Are Who We Are For a Reason.

b. Supply four (4) copies of any reports, memoranda or policy statements you prepared or contributed in the preparation of on behalf of any bar association, committee, conference, or organization of which you were or are a member. If you do not have a copy of a report, memorandum or policy statement, give the name and address of the organization that issued it, the date of the document, and a summary of its subject matter. None c. Supply four (4) copies of any testimony, official statements or other communications relating, in whole or in part, to matters of public policy or legal interpretation, that you have issued or provided or that others presented on your behalf to public bodies or public officials. None d. Supply four (4) copies, transcripts or recordings of all speeches or talks delivered by you, including commencement speeches, remarks, lectures, panel discussions, conferences, political speeches, and question-and-answer sessions. Include the date and place where they were delivered, and readily available press reports about the speech or talk. If you do not have a copy of the speech or a transcript or recording of your remarks, give the name and address of the group before whom the speech was given, the date of the speech, and a summary of its subject matter. 4

If you did not speak from a prepared text, furnish a copy of any outline or notes from which you spoke. Summary of Speeches/Lectures (1)

Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Denver, CO - Appeared on behalf of Governor Bill Ritter, Jr., for Domestic Violence Awareness Month kick-off rally. Presented proclamation declaring October "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" (October 6, 2008);

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Victim's Rights Conference, Fort Collins Police Department, Fort Collins, CO- "The Victim's Rights Act, Responsibilities and Duties of Law Enforcement" (February 2008);

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Colorado Judicial Institute, Denver, CO- "Preserving the Independence of the Judiciary and Restoring Public Confidence in the System" -Delivered Keynote address to 500 judges and magistrates (October 2007); o Address: Cll, 12780 Wolff Court, Broomfield, Co. 80020 o No Text Available o Summary: This address discussed the role that the judiciary has in shaping public perception about the fairness and integrity of the court system. Additionally, this speech addressed the need for the judiciary to promote transparency and to educate litigants, jurors and observers about the court system so as to instill confidence in the system.

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Colorado Association of Sexual Crime Investigators (CASCI), Snowmass Resort, CO- "Investigating and Prosecuting Sexual Assault Cases, Lessons Learned from the Brent Brents case" (September 2007);

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University of Denver, College of Law, Denver, CO-"Presenting Witness Testimony in the Courtroom" (January 2006);

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Denver Police Department Training Academy, Denver, CO - "The Colorado Children's Code and Juvenile Offenders" (January 2006);

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Colorado District Attorney's Conference, Copper Mountain Resort, CO"Legal Tools to Use In Prosecuting Child Abuse Cases" (September 2005);

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Ending Violence Against Women Project (EVA W), Breckenridge, CO"Prosecuting Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Cases" (January 2005); o Address: EVA W, 1580 Logan Street, Suite 420, Denver, CO 80203 o No text available o Summary: This lecture was presented to prosecutors and law enforcement agents from around the state. The lecture explored the social dynamics surrounding domestic violence and sexual abuse cases. Additionally, it examined Colorado case law and statutes that aid in the prosecution of these crimes.

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Colorado District Attorney's Conference, Copper Mountain Resort, CO"Analysis of U.S. Supreme Court Opinion in Crawford v. Washington and the Impact on Prosecution of Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Cases" (September 2004);

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National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA), New York University, NY"Direct Examination" (June 2004); o No text available o Summary: This lecture was presented to young lawyers learning trial skills. This lecture focused on how to conduct a proper and persuasive direct examination of a witness.

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National Association of Counsel for Children, New Orleans, Louisiana "Nationwide Trends--Legal Tools Available for Child Witnesses in the Courtroom," (August 2003);

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Colorado District Attorney's Counsel Conference, co- "Prosecuting Child Abuse Cases, A Review of State and Statutory Law" (September 2003); o Address: Not available o No text available o Summary: This lecture was presented at the statewide Colorado District Attorney's conference. The lecture reviewed Colorado's child abuse laws and the specific state statutes that govern evidentiary considerations when prosecuting child abuse cases.

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Ending Violence Against Women Project (EVAW), Denver, CO "Colorado's Sexual Assault Laws" (Fall 2003); o Address: EVA W, 1580 Logan Street, Suite 420, Denver, CO 80203 o No text available o Summary: This lecture was presented to prosecutors and law enforcement agents from around the state. The lecture focused on legal issues that one encounters in sexual assault cases including use of similar transaction evidence, applicability of the rape shield law and use of expert witness testimony.

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Colorado Office of the Child Representative, Denver, CO- "Prosecuting Child Abuse Cases-The Role of the Guardian Ad Litem in the Criminal Justice Process" (April 2003); o Address: Colorado Office of the Child Representative, 1580 Logan Street, Suite 340, Denver, CO 80203 (Director: Theresa Spahn) o No text available o Summary: This lecture discussed the significance of the relationship between the criminal prosecutor and the guardian ad litem in criminal prosecutions for child abuse.

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Ending Violence Against Women Project (EVAW), Denver, CO - "The 6

Fundamentals of Prosecuting Domestic Violence Cases" (December 2002); o Address: EVA W, 1580 Logan Street, Suite 420, Denver, CO 80203 o No text available o Summary: This lecture was presented to prosecutors and law enforcement agents from around the state. The lecture addressed the dynamics of domestic violence relationships and the challenges that exist for investigators and prosecutors who handle these cases. (16)

Archdiocese of Denver, Denver, CO- "Mandatory Reporting Requirements in Child Abuse and Neglect Situations" (June 2002);

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Colorado Office of the Child Representative, Denver, CO -"Direct and Cross Examination of Expert Witnesses" (May 2002); o Address: Colorado Office of the Child Representative, 1580 Logan Street, Suite 340, Denver, CO 80203 (Director: Theresa Spahn) o No text available . o Summary: This lecture focused on the technical aspects of presenting expert witness testimony in court.

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Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center, Denver, CO- "Direct and Cross Examination of Expert Witnesses" (May 2002); o Address: 1325 S. Colorado Blvd, Suite 308, Denver, CO 80222 (Director: Shari Shink) o No text available o Summary: This lecture focused on the technical aspects of presenting expert witness testimony in court.

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National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Monterey Park, CA,.."Trial Techniques for the Guardian Ad Litem and Parent Advocate" (April 2002); o Address: National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 361 Centennial Pkwy, Suite 220, Louisville, CO 80027 (Director: Mark Caldwell) o No text available o Summary: Taught trial techniques to attorneys who represent parents and children in dependency and neglect hearings.

Denver Health and Human Services, Denver, CO -"Prosecuting Abuse and Neglect Cases" (December 2001);

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University of Colorado-Denver Masters in Public Policy Program, CO"How to Successfully Prosecute Domestic Violence .Cases with Uncooperative Witnesses" (August 2001); o No text available o Summary: Instructed students on how domestic violence cases can be successfully prosecuted in lieu of a cooperative witness. This lecture included an analysis of the Colorado rules of evidence and how to apply the rules to rehabilitate witnesses and present witness testimony.

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Denver Police Department Academy Advanced Training, Denver, CO"The Role of Police Officers in the Prosecution of Domestic Violence Cases" (July 2001); o Address: Denver Police Department Academy Training Center, 2155 N Akron Way, Denver, CO 80204 7

o No text available o Summary: This lecture focused on the specialized investigative techniques and specific Colorado laws and local protocols that apply when investigating domestic violence cases. (23)

Denver Police Department Training Academy, Denver, CO- "Colorado's Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Laws (2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001);

(24) National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), Denver, CO-Faculty member for "Child Advocacy Training Institute," and Lecturer on the "Direct Examination of Expert Witnesses" (Spring 1999, 1998, 1997); National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), Vail Resort, CO-Guest Speaker for Colorado Women's Bar Association Convention, "Cross Examination of Expert Witnesses" (Spring 1999); Address: National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 361 Centennial Pkwy, Suite 220, Louisville, CO 80027 (Director: Mark Caldwell) No Text Available Summary: This was a technical lecture on how to cross examine expert witnesses including how to lay a proper foundation for expert witness testimony.

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Colorado District Attorney's Council, Denver, CO- "Use of Similar Transaction Evidence in Child Physical and Sexual Abuse Cases" (Spring 1998); o Address: 1580 Logan Street, Suite 420, Denver, CO 80203 (Director: Ted Tow) o No Text Available o Summary: This was a technical lecture focused on the use of Similar Transaction Evidence in child physical and sexual abuse cases.

(27) University of Denver College of Law, Course: University of Denver Child Advocacy Clinic, Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center, Lecturer on "Introduction and Use of Exhibits in the Courtroom" (Spring 1998); o Address: Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center, 1325 S. Colorado Blvd, Suite 308, Denver, CO 80222 (Director: Shari Shink) o No text available o Summary: This was a technical lecture on how to lay a proper foundation for introduction of exhibits in the courtroom. (28)

Denver District Attorney's Office, Denver, CO- "Use of Expert Witness Testimony in Prosecuting Sexual Assault Crimes" (July 1997); o Address: Denver District Attorney's Office, 201 West Colfax, Dept. 801, Denver, CO 80202 o No Text Available o Summary: This was a lecture that focused on how to use expert witness testimony in sexual assault prosecutions including how to present evidence of rape trauma syndrome and other medical testimony found during sexual assault examinations. 8

(29) National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), Faculty member for "Child Advocacy Training Institute" and Lecturer on the "Direct and Cross Examination of Expert Witnesses"(Spring 1997); (30) Sexual Assault Interagency Council (SAIC), Denver, CO--Lecturer in instructional video explaining the purpose of the Sexual Assault Interagency Protocol and the prosecution of sexual assault cases within the guidelines of the protocol (Spring 1996); o Address: SAlC, P.D. Box 18951, Denver, CO 80218 o No video available o Summary: I participated in a video which explained the purpose of developing a sexual assault interagency protocol for the City and County of Denver. The video explained how agencies ji'om law enforcement, hospitals and human services work together to form a more comprehensive response to the needs of sexual assault victims in our communities. e. List all interviews you have gIven to newspapers, magazines or other publications, or radio or television stations, providing the dates of these interviews and four (4) copies of the clips or transcripts of these interviews where they are available to you. I have done my best to identify all items called for in this question, including a thorough review of my personal files and searches of publicly available electronic databases. I have located the following: o

The Denver Post, Felisa Cardona, "Salazar, Udall have 3 picks for U.S. attorney," 1/16/09

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The Denver Post, Howard Pankratz, "Another Trial By Fire," 12/21/06

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The Denver Post, Allison Sherry, "Brents appears in court, learns of likely charges," 2/21/05

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The Denver Post, Kirk Mitchell, "Capture brings relief," 2/20/05

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The Denver Post, Howard Pankratz, "Prosecutors' big hurdle could be Bryant's fame," 7/20/03

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Rocky Mountain News, Karen Abbott, "Trail Of Evidence Is Crucial," 7/19/03

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Rocky Mountain News, Julie Poppen, "Jury: Man Shot Wife, Put Her In Trunk," 6/28/03

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Rocky Mountain News, Brian D. Crecente, "Domestic Violence On The Rise," 12/30/02

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Rocky Mountain News, Sue Lindsay, "Prison Shelved For Family Care," 10/29/02

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Rocky Mountain News, Jean Torkelson, "Priests, Deputy DA Meet About Abuse Law," 6/25/02

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Rocky Mountain News, Mark Wolf, "There's A New Judge In Town," 4/15/99

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The Denver Post, Howard Pankratz, "12-year-old's convicted," 3/19/98

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Rocky Mountain News, Charlie Brennan, "VCR slip-up forces judge to declare a mistrial," 6/8/96

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The Denver Post, Angela Cortez, "Life without parole ordered in beating death," 9/27/95

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The Denver Post, Howard Pankratz, "Teen suspect wants back in school," 8/20/95

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13. Public Office, Political Activities and AffIliations: a. List chronologically any public offices you have held, other than judicial offices, including the terms of service and whether such positions were elected or appointed. If appointed, please include the name of the individual who appointed you. Also, state chronologically any unsuccessful candidacies you have had for elective office or unsuccessful nominations for appointed office. Office of Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. Title: Deputy Chief of Staff Dates: January 2007-present Appointing authority: Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. b. List all memberships and offices held in and services rendered, whether compensated or not, to any political party or election committee. If you have ever held a position or played a role in a political campaign, identify the particulars of the campaign, including the candidate, dates of the campaign, your title and responsibilities. Ritter Transition Team Dates: November 2006-December 2006 Title: Transition Team Leader Duties: Responsible for setting up Governor-Elect Ritter's transition team operations-responsibilities included identifying software systems, development of project budget and developing protocols to assist the Governor-Elect in identifying and selecting cabinet heads for sixteen state departments and other state offices. This process involved setting up subcommittees for each state department and staffing them with members of the community with subject matter expertise. Reviewed over 1500 resumes and managed 300 committee members who participated in the selection process. Additionally, tasked by the Govemor10

Elect to identify gaps in our public safety systems, specifically Homeland Security and develop ideas for restructuring the programs. Ritter for Governor Dates: July 2006 -November 2006 Title: Lead on Research/Response

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Duties: Duties included researching criminal justice statistics and specific criminal court cases in order for the campaign to respond accurately to criticisms by the opposing candidate. 14. Legal Career: Answer each part separately. a. Describe chronologically your law practice and legal experience after graduation from law school including: 1.

whether you served as clerk to a judge, and if so, the name of the judge, the court and the dates of the period you were a clerk; I have not served as a judicial law clerk.

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whether you practiced alone, and if so, the addresses and dates; I have never practiced law alone.

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the dates, names and addresses of law firms or offices, companies or governmental agencies with which you have been affiliated, and the nature of your affiliation with each. Office of Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. Address: 136 State Capitol, Denver, CO 80203 Title: Deputy Chief of Staff Dates: January 2007- present Denver District Attorney's Office Address: 201 West Colfax Avenue, Dept. 801, Denver, CO 80202 Title: Chief Deputy District Attorney Dates: January 2001- July 2006 United States Attorney's Office, District of Colorado Address: 1225 17th Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202 Title: Assistant United States Attorney Dates: May 1998 -January 2001 Denver District Attorney's Office Address: 201 West Colfax Avenue, Dept. 801, Denver CO 80202 Title: Deputy District Attorney Dates: October 1991-May 1998 11

whether you served as a mediator or arbitrator in alternative dispute resolution proceedings and, if so, a description of the 10 most significant matters with which you were involved in that capacity.

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I have not served as a mediator or arbitrator. b. Describe: i. the general character of your law practice and indicate by date when its character has changed over the years. From the beginning of my law practice in 1991 to 2007, I have worked as a career criminal prosecutor. I have worked as a state prosecutor and a federal prosecutor. My law practice has not changed over time. your typical clients and the areas at each period of your legal career, if any, in which you have specialized.

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When I worked as a state prosecutor, I represented the people of the State of Colorado. These individuals were victims in criminal cases namely victims of domestic violence, child abuse and sexual abuse. As a federal prosecutor, I represented the United States government in cases brought against criminal defendants charged with violations of federal law. c. Describe the percentage of your practice that has been in litigation and whether you appeared in court frequently, occasionally, or not at all. If the frequency of your appearances in court varied, describe such variance, providing dates. Between the years of 1991 to 2006, my law practice was 100% litigation and I appeared in court daily on a variety of matters including preliminary hearings, motions hearings and jury trials. 1.

Indicate the percentage of your practice in: 1. Federal Courts: Between April 1998 to January 2001, I practiced exclusively on criminal cases in Federal District Court, District of Colorado. 2. State courts of record: Between October 1991 through March 1998 and January 2001 to July 2006, I practiced exclusively in Denver District State Courts. 3. Other courts: 0% 4. Administrative agencies: 0%

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Indicate the percentage of your practice in: 1. civil proceedings: 0% 2. criminal proceedings: 100%

d. State the number of cases in courts of record, including cases before administrative law judges, you tried to verdict, judgment or [mal decision (rather 12

than settled), indicating whether you were sole counsel, chief counsel, or associate counsel. I have conducted approximately 75 jury trials during my career from 1991 to 2006. I was the lead chair in all cases but often had a second chair. 1.

What percentage of these trials were: 1. jury: 100% 2. non-jury: 0%

e. Describe your practice, if any, before the Supreme Court of the United States. Supply four (4) copies of any briefs, amicus or otherwise, and, if applicable, any oral argument transcripts before the Supreme Court in connection with your practice. I have not practiced before the Supreme Court of the United States. 15. Litigation: Describe the ten (10) most significant litigated matters which you personally handled, whether or not you were the attorney of record. Give the citations, if the cases were reported, and the docket number and date if unreported. Give a capsule summary of the substance of each case. Identify the party or parties whom you represented; describe in detail the nature of your participation in the litigation and the final disposition of the case. Also state as to each case: a. the date of representation; b. the name of the court and the name of the judge or judges before whom the case was litigated; and c. the individual name, addresses, and telephone numbers of co-counsel and of principal counsel for each of the other parties. Litgated Cases (1) Defendant: People of the State of Colorado vs. Brent Brents Date: 2005 Case #05CRI944, Charges: 82 counts, Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault on a Child, Kidnapping, Attempt Murder Denver District Court: Judge Hyatt Summary: Defendant Brents was accused of brutally sexually assaulting six women and two children during a two-week crime spree in Denver, Colorado. The defendant was charged with 72 criminal counts including sexual assault, kidnapping, burglary and attempted murder. I was involved in the investigative phase and made all charging decisions in this case. I conducted the preliminary hearing and ultimately negotiated a plea disposition in this case. The Defendant was sentenced to 1400 years for his crimes. Co-Counsel: Judge Carlos Samour 18th Judicial District Judge, Division: 204 Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 13

Phone: 303-649-6262 Defense Attorney: Carrie Thompson Colorado Springs, Public Defenders Office 415 South Sahwatch Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: 719475-1235 (2) People of the State of Colorado vs. Hal Hebert Date: 2001 Denver District Court: Judge Michael Mullins Case #0ICR2554, Charge: First Degree Murder Summary: The defendant was accused of murdering his wife by shooting her in the back of the head while she worked in her home office. The defendant disposed of his wife's body by driving her across town and leaving her body in a running automobile. The defendant went to trial and was ultimately convicted of 15t Degree Murder. I participated in the motions hearing and every phase of the trial including voir dire, direct and cross examination of witnesses and closing argument. The defendant was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison. Co-Counsel: Kerri Lombardi, Chief Deputy District Attorney Denver District Attorney's Office 201 West Colfax, Dept 801 Denver, CO 80202 720-913-9001 Defense Attorney: Harvey Steinberg Springer& Steinberg 1600 Broadway, Suite 1200 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 303-861-2800 (3) People of the State of Colorado vs. Gabriel Medeles Date: 2005 Case # 05CR42, Charges: Attempted First Degree Murder (three counts) Denver District Court: Judge Robert McGahey Summary: Defendant Medeles went to visit his estranged wife and found her present with her new boyfriend. The defendant proceeded to physically assault his wife and upon leaving shot at her new boyfriend. Later the same day, the defendant drove by the victim's home and fired shots at the house nearly striking her and her boyfriend. I conducted voir dire, direct and cross examination on witnesses and closing argument. The defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 106 years in prison. Co-Counsel: David Lamb Gutterman, Griffiths PC 10375 Park Meadows Dr # 520 Lone Tree, CO 80124 (303) 858-8090 14

Defense Attorney: Susan Martin 1125 S. Union Blvd Lakewood, CO 80228 Phone: (303) 733-1088

(4) People of the State of Colorado vs. Gregory Morris Date: 2004 Case # 04CR695, Charge: 151 Degree Murder IHabitual Criminal Denver District Court: Judge Robert McGahey Summary: Defendant Morris was charged with First Degree Murder of his girlfriend. The defendant was alleged to have stabbed the victim multiple times in the chest in front of her four- year- old son. I conducted voir dire, direct and cross examination of witnesses and rebuttal close. The defendant was found guilty of 2nd degree murder and sentenced to 96 years in prison. Co-Counsel: Judge Carlos Samour 18th Judicial District Judge, Division: 204 Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 Phone: (303) 649-6260 Defense Counsel: Michael Vallejos Susanne Katchmar State Public Defender's Office 1560 Broadway, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80202 303-620-4999 (5) People of the State of Colorado vs. James Wylie Date: 2001 Case # 01CR1587, Charges: Multiple Counts Sexual Assault on a ChildlUse of ForcelPattern of Conduct Denver District Court: Judge Michael Mullins Summary: Defendant Wylie was accused of sexually assaulting his girlfriend's six and eight -year-old daughters repeatedly over a period of several months. The defendant was also a habitual sex offender. This case went to trial and I was responsible for opening statement, direct and cross examination of the victims and medical experts and closing argument. The defendant was found guilty as charged and sentenced to a life sentence in prison. Co-Counsel: Michelle Amico, Chief Deputy District Attorney 201 West Colfax, Dept. 801 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 720-913-9001 Defense Attorney: John Ventura (retired, former State Public Defender) Phone: 303-929-9124 15

(6) United State of America vs. Bentley Scott Powell Date: 1998 Case # 98CR218, Charges: Kidnapping Across Interstate Lines/Sexual Assault of a Child U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado: U.S. District Court Judge Wiley Daniel Summary: Defendant Powell was accused of taking a minor female across interstate lines and sexually assaulting her. The defendant was convicted as charged. Co-Counsel: Tim Neff, Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office, District of Colorado, 122517th Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 303-454-0100 Defense Attorney: Charles Szekely (retired, Colorado Federal Public Defender's Office) 19616 Wyndham Lakes Drive Odessa, FL 33556 Phone: 813-920-2005 (7) People of the State of Colorado vs. Robert Walker Date: 1995 Case #95CR3034, Charges: Sexual Assault on a Child, Habitual Sexual Offender Denver District Court: Judge Herbert Stern Summary: Defendant Walker was charged with multiple counts of sexual assault on a nine-year-old girl. The defendant was a habitual sexual offender. I conducted all phases of the trial. The defendant was convicted as charged. Defense Attorney: Carrie Thompson Colorado Springs Public Defenders Office 415 South Sahwatch Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: 719-475-1235 (8) United States of America vs. Roderick Gainous Date: 1998 Case#98CRI68, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado: U.S. District Court Judge Richard P. Matsch Summary: Defendant was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine. I conducted all aspects ofthis trial. The defendant was convicted as charged. Defense Attorney: David Connor (former Colorado Federal Public Defender) Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office, District of Colorado 1225 1ih Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 303-454-0100 16

(9) People of the State of Colorado vs. Jose Hurtado Date: 1995 Case # 95CR1633, Charge: First Degree Murder, Habitual Criminal Denver District Court: Judge Hubert Stem Summary: Defendant Hurtado was charged with murdering his wife by brutally physically assaulting her on a number of occasions. The accumulation of these injuries led to her death. I conducted this jury trial including opening statement, direct and cross examination of witnesses and rebuttal close. The defendant was convicted as charged and sentenced to life in prison. Co-Counsel: Gloria Rivera (contact information not available) Defense Attorney: Magistrate Cyrus Callum, Denver County Court (retired, former State Public Defender) Address: 20397 E. 49th Avenue, Denver, CO 80249 Phone: 303-371-9117 (10) People of the State of Colorado vs. Robert Sandoval-Candeleria Date: 2005 Case #05CR1067, Charge: First Degree Murder Denver District Court: Judge Morris Hoffman Summary: Defendant Sandoval-Candeleria was accused of shooting his girlfriend in the face with a shotgun in the basement of their crack house. The defense provided an alternate suspect in this case. The jury found the defendant guilty of manslaughter. The defendant was sentenced to twelve years in prison. Co-Counsel: David Lamb Gutterman, Griffiths PC 10375 Park Meadows Dr # 520 Lone Tree, CO 80124 (303) 858-8090 Defense Attorney: Holly Lucus Denver Public Defender's Office, 303-620-4999 1560 Broadway, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202 16. Legal Activities: Describe the most significant legal activities you have pursued, including significant litigation which did not progress to trial or legal matters that did not involve litigation. Describe fully the nature of your participation in these activities. List any client(s) or organization(s) for whom you performed lobbying activities and describe the lobbying activities you performed on behalf of such client(s) or organizations(s). (Note: As to any facts requested in this question, please omit any information protected by the attorney-client privilege.) During my legal career I have dedicated myself to serving victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse and child abuse. In this capacity, I have worked tirelessly to ensure that the criminal justice system functions appropriately to serve these vulnerable populations. As part of this commitment, I was responsible for initiating a domestic violence protocol between the Denver District Attorney's Office and the Denver Police Department. This 17

protocol standardized the investigative methods and resource referrals to victims to ensure that each victim was treated appropriately. Additionally, I spearheaded a protocol between the Denver District Attorney's Office, Denver Police Department, Denver Human Services, Denver Health and Hospitals and non-profit organizations to standardize and ensure the age appropriate treatment of child victims and witnesses in the court system. This protocol ensured a number of safeguards for children including limiting the number of interviews conducted with a child by professionals in the system, ensuring an immediate medical examination for every child where medically needed and development of a forensic interviewing program. In addition to these activities, I worked tirelessly to ensure that lawyers and other professionals within the system learned to effectively serve victims impacted by these crimes. To this end, I have taught extensively to rural and outside jurisdictions about the law and dynamics involved in the prosecution of child abuse and domestic violence CrImes. 17. Teaching: What courses have you taught? For each course, state the title, the institution at which you taught the course, the years in which you taught the course, and describe briefly the subject matter of the course and the major topics taught. If you have a syllabus of each course, provide four (4) copies to the committee. I have not taught. 18. Deferred Income/ Future Benefits: List the sources, amounts and dates of all anticipated receipts from deferred income arrangements, stock, options, uncompleted contracts and other future benefits which you expect to derive from previous business relationships, professional services, firm memberships, former employers, clients or customers. Describe the arrangements you have made to be compensated in the future for any fmancial or business interest. The only future benefits I expect to receive are from the following: a federal government Thrift Savings Plan, a Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association, a Hartford Retirement Plan from the City and County of Denver and a Denver Employees Retirement Plan, all of which are listed on my net worth statement. 19. Outside Commitments During Service: Do you have any plans, commitments, or agreements to pursue outside emplOYment, with or without compensation, during your service with the court? If so, explain. None. 20. Sources of Income: List sources and amounts of all income received during the calendar year preceding your nomination and for the current calendar year, including all salaries, fees, dividends, interest, gifts, rents, royalties, licensing fees, honoraria, and other items exceeding $500 or more (if you prefer to do so, copies of the financial disclosure report, required by the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, may be substituted here). See attached financial disclosure report. 21. Statement of Net Worth: Please complete the attached financial net worth statement in detail (add schedules as called for). 18

See attached net worth statement. 22. Potential Conflicts of Interest: a. Identify the family members or other persons, parties, affiliations, pending and categories of litigation, financial arrangements or other factors that are likely to present potential conflicts-of-interest when you first assume the position to which you have been nominated. Explain how you would address any such conflict if it were to arise. In connection with the nomination process, I have consulted with the Office of Government Ethics and the Department of Justice's designated agency ethics official to identify potential conflicts of interest. Any potential conflict of interest will be resolved in accordance with the terms of an ethics agreement that I have entered into with the Department's designated agency ethics official. b. Explain how you will resolve any potential conflict of interest, including the procedure you will follow in determining these areas of concern. In the event of a potential conflict of interest, I will consult with the ethics officials for the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice. 23. Pro Bono Work: An ethical consideration under Canon 2 of the American Bar Association's Code of Professional Responsibility calls for "every lawyer, regardless of professional prominence or professional workload, to find some time to participate in serving the disadvantaged." Describe what you have done to fulfill these responsibilities, listing specific instances and the amount of time devoted to each. If you are not an attorney, please use this opportunity to report significant charitable and volunteer work you may have done. Throughout my career as both a state and a federal prosecutor I have developed substantial expertise in the investigation and prosecution of domestic violence, child abuse and sexual abuse crimes. I have spent hundreds of hours teaching about these issues to law students, police officers, prosecutors, guardian ad litems, CAS A workers, human service workers, medical professionals, victims groups and other non-profit organizations tasked with these specific issue areas. Additionally, because of my extensive trial experience I have served as a trial technique instructor for organizations such as the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA). All of these lectures have focused on the dynamics of abuse, trial skills necessary to successfully prosecute these cases and the law in these areas. I have always taught to professionals in the public sector and specifically within the child welfare system. I have had a policy to never receive payment associated with my lecture time due to my commitment of trying to improve the quality of responses for victims of child abuse and domestic violence. This work continues to serve as my commitment to pro bono service. These lectures are listed in section 12(d) of this application.

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