Tom is a regulatory attorney and shareholder at Ireland Stapleton with significant experience as both a government official and private attorney. Tom helps his clients navigate all aspects of regulatory law and is well-known for untangling complicated issues that are regulated by local, state, federal agencies. The majority of his practice consists of advising and representing corporate clients in the administrative, transactional, and disciplinary processes related to liquor licensing, legalized marijuana and professional licenses governed by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. Further, he represents investors, creditors, developers, intellectual property holders, and others in and around licensed industries. In providing full services to his clients, Tom conducts a great deal of zoning, code enforcement, election law/public policy work and represents governments and nonprofits around the country. Tom has a passion for contributing his time and talent to non-profits, evidenced by serving on multiple Boards. He is eager to bring governance and partnership building skills to The Civic Canopy.