Catherine Hansen-Stamp
13245 Willow Lane, Golden, CO 80401
Telephone: 303-232-7049
Fax: 303-232-7079

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Areas of Practice and Expertise:
Recreation & Adventure Law, Liability & Risk Management

I consult with and advise recreation and adventure providers and product manufacturers/sellers and related organizations on recreation and adventure law, liability and risk management issues.

  • Advising recreation and adventure service and product providers on a variety of risk management and legal liability issues, including screening and disclosure issues;
     
  • Assessing risk management (including emergency and pre and post accident) plans, policies and procedures, instructor training manuals, and other materials used in conjunction with a program;

  • Reviewing and/or drafting contracts; e.g. independent contractor agreements and assumption of risk/release documents;

  • Reviewing and commenting upon brochures, websites, medical or other screening information, applications, student/participant packets, or other written materials used with participants;

  • Understanding or interpreting federal or state land use or permitting issues;
  • Negotiating with government officials regarding issues related to federal or state public land use;

  • Advising recreation and adventure providers regarding the application and ramifications of, e.g., workers' compensation laws, recreation safety acts, the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and other relevant state or federal laws;

  • Understanding and analyzing insurance needs and coverage issues;

  • Lobbying/working with recreation and adventure providers and legislators regarding legislation relevant to the recreation and adventure industry;

  • Presenting and speaking to groups on both a regional and national basis regarding issues important to the recreation and adventure industry;

  • Writing articles on recreation and adventure legal issues;

  • Working with recreation and adventure providers or their counsel to advise on substantive issues where suit has been filed, may be filed, or parties desire to attempt settlement or mediation.

Publications

  • Current co-author (with Charles 'Reb' Gregg) of ongoing articles for the American Camp Association's Campline and Camp Magazine.

  • Former Co-Editor of the Outdoor Education and Recreation Law Quarterly, published by The Outdoor Network (out of Boulder, CO) from 2001-2004.

  • Principal author and coordinator for the development and drafting of Developing Releases and Related Documents: Guidelines for Recreation Providers, Outfitter Programs, Outfitters and Guides (Revised Edition, 1998) for the Outdoor Industry Association ('OIA' - formerly 'ORCA').

  • Recreational Products: Legal Liability and Risk Management Issues for Manufacturers and Others in the Chain of Distribution - A Primer, 1998. Read Article Here

  • Recreational Injuries and Inherent Risks: Wyoming's Recreation Safety Act, published at XXVIII Wyoming Land & Water Law Review 149 (Vol. 1 1993).
    Read article here.

  • Recreational Injuries and Inherent Risks: Wyoming's Recreational Safety Act - An Update, XXXIII Wyoming Land & Water Law Review 249 (Vol. 1, 1998).
    Read article here.
 
  • The Colorado College, 1981, B.A. in Political Economy
  • University of Wyoming College of Law, 1985, Juris Doctor
 
  • Colorado Bar Association
  • Wyoming Bar Association
  • American Bar Association

  • The Colorado Women's and Denver Bar Associations

Since 1993, I have presented on risk management and legal liability issues at numerous adventure and recreation oriented events and conferences, including those for:

  • Wilderness Risk Managers' Conference (sponsored by NOLS, OB and SCA)
     
  • the American Camp Association Annual Conference
     
  • the United States Olympic Committee Risk Management Conference
     
  • CLE International's conference on Recreation and Adventure Law & Liability (co-chair, organizer and presenter)
     
  • America Outdoors Annual Conference
     
  • the Outdoor Retailer Show summer show
     
  • AORE International Conference on Outdoor Recreation and Education
     
  • the Outdoor Industry Association Outdoor Rendezvous
     
  • the National Parks & Recreation Association Annual Conference
     
  • the Colorado Dude & Guest Ranch Association annual meeting
     
  • the American Mountain Guides Association Annual Conference
     
  • the Colorado Parks & Recreation Association Annual Conference
     
  • the Colorado, Wyoming and Idaho Outfitter/Guide Association annual meetings
     
  • the Association for Experiential Education Management Issues Seminar
     
  • the Wilderness Education Association Annual Conference
  • Former board member and ongoing legal assistance to Continental Divide Trail Alliance and High Mountain Institute

  • Organized, co-chaired and presented at four annual CLE International conferences on Recreation and Adventure Law & Liability held in Colorado years 2003 - 2006.

  • Member: Colorado Outdoor Recreation & Resource Partnership


Counsel For

Numerous private and non-profit organizations


Other Information

  • Admitted to Practice in Colorado, 1986
  • Admitted to Practice in Wyoming, 1985


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