Mari Newman is a founding member of Newman | McNulty, where her practice emphasizes Civil Rights and Employment Law, rooted in client-centered advocay, representation of martinalized communities, movement lawyering, and pro bono service. Mari has dedicated her entire career to advocating on behalf of the underdog and disenfranchised against government and corporate abuse.
Mari Newman has been honored by Best lawyers in America as Denver’s top Civil Rights lawyer and Denver’s top Employment lawyer for individuals. She was voted one of the top ten lawyers in the State of Colorado by Super Lawyers, across all areas of legal practice, and has been named a Super Lawyer for her civil rights and employment work for many many years. Mari Newman has received numerous awards for her work from organizations including the Southern Center for Human Rights, the ACLU of Colorado, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, the Colorado Women’s Bar Association Foundation, the LGBT Bar Association Foundation, and the Colorado Press Association, to name just a few.
Mari has been inducted into the very selective National College of Labor and Employment lawyers in recognition of her “devoted and distinguished career in the practice of labor and employment law in accordance with the highest ethical and professional standards,” and she has been repeatedly recognized as a top labor and employment lawyer by 5280 Magazine.
Martindale-Hubbell has rated Mari as AV Preeminent, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. Mari has also been honored as a Fellow of the Colorado Bar Foundation, a designation bestowed upon no more than five percent of the lawyers in Colorado for “outstanding dedication to the welfare of the community, the traditions of the profession and the maintenance and advancement of the objectives of the Colorado Bar Association.”
Mari’s civil rights work and community service extend outside the courtroom, where she serves on the Board of Directors for organizations including the Civil Rights Education and Enforcement Center, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, and the Colorado LGBT Bar Association Foundation. Mari also advocates in the legislature, writes, lectures, and marches for social justice.
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Acquired: 1998
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Acquired: 1999
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1490 North Lafayette Street, Suite 304, Denver, CO, 80218
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Posted by KC | February 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Successful Resolution!
Mari Newman of Newman | McNulty, LLC is an outstanding attorney who brings deep expertise, strategic thinking, and relentless advocacy to employment law disputes. She successfully handled a high-stakes case involving a major corporate employer, navigating complex legal challenges with precision and d...
Posted by Dennis | May 15, 2024 | Employment & Labor
Excellent attorney
My daughter was recently laid off by her employer and needed to retain counsel. We were VERY FORTUNATE to come across Mari Newman. Mari’s insights and guidance were exactly what my daughter needed. Mari was very empathetic, kind, caring and professional. I was very impressed with Mari and highly reco...
Posted by Candace | June 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Superb Attorney
An absolutely honest and real life review of Attorney Mari Newman during one of the hardest challenges we have EVER had to face! I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional legal representation you provided me and my son throughout our case. Your unwavering p...
Posted by Georgina | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
5 ESTRELLAS
I hired Mari Newman.Shes always following steps with caution.She is an amazing lawyer but the most important part shes a great Woman,person and a mother.I love her sense of Humor and she is a super hard worker.Brave and honest.Shes always working with a Great TEAM OF ATTORNEYS.
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Top 50 Women Lawyers, Colorado Super Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Colorado Super Lawyers
2018
Harvey Milk Lifetime Leadership Award, Colorado State Representative Paul Rosenthal
2018
Dr. Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award, Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance
2018
Top Lawyer in the Areas of Civil Rights and Labor and Employment, 5280 Top Lawyers
2018
Listed: Civil Rights Law, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Listed: Litigation - Employment Law - Individuals, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Listed: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Lawyer of the Year in Denver, Employment Law - Individuals, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Raising the Bar Award, Colorado Women's Bar Association Foundation
2015
Lawyer of the Year, Law Week Colorado
2015
Martin Luther King, Jr. Award, Celebrating Content of Character, Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Awards
2015
Attorney of the Year, Colorado GLBT Bar Association Foundation
2015
Shoes of Justice Award, AME Shorter Community
2014
Lawyer of the Year in Denver, Employment Law - Individuals, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Top Women Lawyers, Law Week Colorado
2012
Entrepreneurial Woman of the Year, Denver Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
2012
"Barrister's Best" Plaintiffs' Employment Lawyer, Law Week Colorado
2011
"Barrister's Best" Plaintiffs' Employment Lawyer, Law Week Colorado
2010
Access to Justice Award, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
2010
Carle E. Whitehead Award, ACLU of Colorado
2009
Forty Under Forty, Denver Business Journal
2009
Case of the Year, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
2008
Richard Marden Davis Award, Denver Bar Association
2008
Outstanding Young Trial Lawyer of the Year, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
2007
Barrister of the Year, Colorado Legal Initiatives Project
2007
Frederick Douglass Human Rights Award, Southern Center for Human Rights
2003
Case of the Year, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
2023 - Present
Founding Member, Newman McNulty LLC
2002 - 2023
Partner, Killmer, Lane & Newman, LLP
2018 - Present
Colorado GLBT Bar Association FoundationBoard Member
2015 - Present
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Civil Rights CommitteeChair
2013 - Present
Civil Rights Education and Enforcement CenterBoard Member, Officer
2011 - Present
Community Resources, Inc.Academic Mentor
2008 - Present
Colorado Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
1999 - Present
Colorado Women's Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Colorado Plaintiff Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - 2017
ACLU of ColoradoBoard Member
2011 - 2013
Denver Bar AssociationCo-Chair, Employment Law Section
2010 - 2012
Faculty of Federal AdvocatesBoard Member
2006 - 2010
Colorado Bar AssociationChair, Civil Rights Committee
2004 - 2006
Color of JusticeBoard Member
2001 - 2007
ACLU of ColoradoBoard Member
1995 - 1995
National Lawyers GuildVolunteer
1993 - 1993
Zimbabwe Human Rights AssociationVolunteer
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