DENVER (November 20, 2006) - Holland & Hart is pleased to announce that Arthur Hundhausen and Laura Dinan will receive The Denver Foundation's Philanthropic Leadership Award later this month.
The award is given annually to outstanding advisors who are furthering philanthropy in our community. The winners are selected by the Denver Foundation's Philanthropic Services Group based on their ability to help clients meet their legal and financial objectives while giving back to the Metro Denver community. This is the third year the Foundation has presented this award.
Mr. Hundhausen is a partner in the firm's Denver office. He is a member of the Tax practice group, with special focus in the area of non-profit and tax-exempt organizations. He has represented numerous tax-exempt public charities, private foundations, lobbying organizations, trade association, social clubs, and political organizations. He has advised these organizations in various contexts including formation, application to the IRS for recognition of exempt status, compensation reviews, joint ventures, unrelated business taxable income, mergers and dissolutions. He has also advised private donors regarding charitable giving issues.
Ms. Dinan is an attorney in our Denver office. She advises individual clients about charitable giving, wealth transfer, estate and business succession planning issues. She helps her clients achieve tax savings while meeting family and personal goals. Ms. Dinan has extensive experience with sophisticated planning techniques utilizing vehicles such as charitable foundations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and irrevocable trusts. Ms. Dinan's practice also includes estate planning and administration.
"These individuals have made a dramatic impact on our community by helping their clients make important decisions about their philanthropy," said Betsy Mangone, Vice President, Philanthropic Services Group, The Denver Foundation. "They exemplify our goal of connecting people who care with causes that matter."
The Denver Foundation is a community foundation dedicated to improving life in Metro Denver through philanthropy, leadership and strengthening the community.