Associate
Shelby Deeney
Legal Assistant
Shelby Deeney is an associate at Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti. Her practice consists of criminal defense and personal injury matters.
Previously, Ms. Deeney served as a Senior Deputy State Public Defender in both the Arapahoe County Trial Office and statewide Appellate Division. In her 7 plus years at the Colorado State Public Defender, Ms. Deeney has successfully represented thousands of clients in almost every type of Colorado Court, from trials in county and district court to appeals in the Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court. Shelby is a compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated defender, who provides the highest quality representation no matter the offense. She works tirelessly to resolve cases creatively by presenting novel legal arguments, collecting mitigation, and negotiating with the district attorney.
In law school, Ms. Deeney was on the nationally ranked Wash U Trial Team and served as an Executive Articles Editor for the Washington University Jurisprudence review. She received numerous awards for her academic performance, oral advocacy and trial skills, and her dedication to public interest.
Shelby grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, so she proudly loves barbeque, Elvis, and blues and soul music. When not in the courtroom or office, she enjoys hiking, skiing, camping, and spending time outside with her family: husband, son, and rescue dog and cat.
EDUCATION & ADMISSIONS
JURIS DOCTOR
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY OF LAW
BACHELOR OF ARTS
TUFTS UNIVERSITY
Colorado
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Court
Professional Associations
Colorado Bar Association
Colorado Women’s Bar Association
Criminal Defense Bar Association
Honors & Awards
Legal Practice Excellence in Oral Advocacy Award
CALI Award (highest grade in class): Natural Resources Law and Civil Justice Clinic
Honor Scholar Award 2013 (based on yearly GPA for top 10% of class)
Dean’s List: Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Spring 2013
Judge John W. Calhoun Trial Practice Award
Jack Garden Humanitarian Award
Pro Bono Pledge Award
Publications
Bioethical Considerations of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis for Sex Selection, 5 Wash. U. Jur. Rev. 333 (2013).

Shelby’s Blog

Colorado Employment Law Changes 2023
This legislative summary is informational only. The presentation or use of this information does not in any manner constitute an attorney-client relationship between BHGR and the website user. While the information on this site concerns legal issues, it is not...

Client Alert: Three Things To Know About Colorado’s New POWR Act
POWR Act Expands the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act Applicable to Employment Discrimination Claims and Practices Big changes to Colorado employment law are here! The law governing employment discrimination practices and claims, nondisclosure agreements, and employer...

Cheers to 25 Years of Teamwork
. Partner Jon Banashek and legal assistant Liz Ridenour began their journey together at Banashek & Strauss in 1998. Four years later, when Jon joined the team at Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti, he brought Liz with him, where they have been working ever since. In a...
In the News
2024 Boulder Valley 40 Under Forty Honorees
BizWest has announced 80 honorees recognized in the 2024 Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado 40 Under Forty class. Among the 40 recognized in the Boulder Valley market are three of our own - Elizabeth Froehlke, DJ Goldfarb, and Larry Myers. 40 Under Forty honorees...
BHGR Welcomes Ian Carmen
Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP is pleased to welcome Ian Carmen to the team. Ian joins the firm this month as BHGR's newest litigation associate. Prior to joining BHGR, Ian worked for an award-winning national law firm. Ian earned his Juris Doctor from the...
2024 Best Lawyers
Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti congratulates the six attorneys named to the 2024 Best Lawyers in America List! Five Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP attorneys have been named “Best Lawyer,” an award presented to a single lawyer in each practice area and geographic...
Firm Happenings
Colorado Employment Law Changes 2023
This legislative summary is informational only. The presentation or use of this information does not in any manner constitute an attorney-client relationship between BHGR and the website user. While the information on this site concerns legal issues, it is not...
Client Alert: Three Things To Know About Colorado’s New POWR Act
POWR Act Expands the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act Applicable to Employment Discrimination Claims and Practices Big changes to Colorado employment law are here! The law governing employment discrimination practices and claims, nondisclosure agreements, and employer...
Everything Landlords and Sellers of Residential Property Need to Know About Colorado’s New Radon Disclosure Requirements
As of August 7, 2023, residential landlords and sellers of residential property must comply with Senate Bill 23-206 (SB 23-206), which significantly changes radon disclosure requirements in the State of Colorado.