David Hammond is the head of the Employment & Labor Law Group. He has been litigating cases since he joined the firm in 1979. He has considerable litigation experience defending employers against all kinds of discrimination, harassment, and common law claims. In addition, he regularly litigates employment cases involving trade secrets, covenants not to compete, and many other issues.

Mr. Hammond frequently assists clients with employment issues. He negotiates and drafts employment agreements for executives and works with clients on employment issues relating to acquisitions. Mr. Hammond counsels clients on terminations, reductions in force, discipline, employee policies, compensation, disability, leave and other issues.
He frequently speaks on employment law topics.

Outside the employment area, Mr. Hammond frequently represents clients in natural resources related litigation involving royalty claims, trade secret allegations, the interpretation and performance of mining leases and agreements, and many other issues.

Mr. Hammond is active in the community. Currently, he is a member of the Mile High United Way Board of Trustees.

Mr. Hammond is a member of the American Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association, and the Denver Bar Association.