Partner
1675 Broadway, Suite 2300
Denver, Colorado 80202
Telephone: (303) 825-7000
Fax: (303) 825-7005
srockwell@kaplankirsch.com
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Ms. Rockwell’s practice emphasizes land use and environmental law and public sector negotiations. Having practiced in both Colorado and California, Ms. Rockwell has represented both public and private sector clients in land use, environmental and municipal law issues associated with complex, large-scale development projects, including airports and residential, industrial and commercial development projects.

Ms. Rockwell has advised the redeveloper of the former Stapleton International Airport in Denver on land use, real estate and environmental issues associated with one of the largest urban redevelopment projects in the country. She has prepared, negotiated and implemented agreements related to a variety of public/private sector development projects. She has advised the developer chosen to redevelop Denver's Union Station site. She also has advised several airport clients on land use compatibility issues associated with land adjacent to the airports and has counseled both public and private entities on the preparation of habitat conservation plans under the federal Endangered Species Act and other endangered species issues.

Recent Publications and Seminars

    Publications
  • "Sharing the Wealth from Airport Expansions," 1998 Urban Land 34

    Seminars
  • "Land Use Ethics," Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute, Denver, CO (2008)
  • "Planned Unit Developments," CLE Conference, Denver, CO (2007)
  • "Structuring Multi-Phased Development Projects," CLE Conference, Denver, CO (2004)
  • "Special Use Reviews," CLE Conference, Denver, CO (2003 and 2005)
  • "A Practical Guide to Successful Land Use Approvals," Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute, Denver, CO (2000)
  • "Developer/Citizen Negotiation and Agreements," CLE Conference, Denver CO (2000)
  • "Airports: Balancing Economic Development and Community Interest," CLE Conference, Denver, CO (1999)
  • "The ESA and Regulatory Takings," CLE Conference, Denver, CO (1998)

Education and Clerkships

  • B.A., Stanford University, 1980
  • J.D., Boston University, 1985
  • Master’s in City Planning, M.I.T., 1985

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado
  • California

Professional and Civic Activities

  • Downtown Denver Partnership Management Group (2009)
  • Board of Directors, Denver Civic Ventures (2006 - Present)
  • City and County of Denver Infrastructure Priorities Task Force/City Facilities Subcommittee (2006)
  • Regional Advisory Board, Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute (2004 - Present)
  • Board of Directors, Lowry Redevelopment Authority (1996 - Present)
  • Former Board Member, Mile High Montessori Early Learning Centers (1995 - 2005)
  • Former Board Member, Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (1996 - 2003)
  • Former Board Member, Colorado Preservation, Inc. (2005 - 2008)