Denver, Colorado (May 10, 2016)- Lewis, Bess, Williams & Weese, P.C., is pleased to announce that Bronwyn H. Pepple has been named as a Co-Managing Director of the Firm effective January 1, 2016. Bronwyn was elected to the position by unanimous vote and succeeds Charles W. Bess, who served in the role from 2001 until 2016.
As a Co-Managing Director, Bronwyn will work in tandem with fellow Co-Managing Director Ezekiel (Zeke) J. Williams (who will also now serve as President) to oversee day-to-day operations and to provide strategic leadership and direction to the Firm. Additionally, Bronwyn will continue to represent both national and regional employers in a broad range of employment law matters. Bronwyn is a Colorado native and has been practicing employment law since 2004. She is recognized as a top employment lawyer by Super Lawyers and Chambers USA.
Commenting on her appointment, Bronwyn said “it is an honor and a privilege to serve as a Co-Managing Director of the Firm. With our combination of seasoned legal experts and a new generation of dynamic partners in all of our practice areas, Lewis Bess Williams & Weese P.C., is extremely well-positioned to serve the rapidly changing legal needs of our clients. In addition to providing outstanding legal advice and service to our existing clients, I am also very excited about continuing the diverse growth of our Firm and expanding our role as a leader in the business community.”
“It is an important part of our Firm culture to share our leadership roles,” said Co-Managing Director, Zeke Williams,“ and Bronwyn exemplifies all of the characteristics you could ask for in a leader – poise, intellect and superb communication skills. I am looking forward to working with her.”
Former Co-Managing Director, Chuck Bess, will continue to serve as a Director of the Firm, as a partner in the Firm’s real estate and corporate departments, continuing his active practice in real estate, land use, and general commercial law. Chuck said “I am extremely delighted that Bronwyn agreed to take over for me as a Co-Managing Director. This is an exciting time in the growth and business of our Firm, and Bronwyn is the ideal person to help guide us into the future.”
About Lewis, Bess, Williams & Weese P.C.
The Denver law firm of twenty-one lawyers, founded over three decades ago, provides an outstanding business practice for its clients. The Firm has expertise in corporate, partnership, securities, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, real estate, lending, energy, environmental, oil and gas, federal lands, ski resorts, tax, employment and commercial and regulatory litigation.
