Board of Directors
Marla Williams
Education
J.D., Harvard Law School, 1980
A.B., Indiana University, 1974
Bar Admissions
Colorado since 1980
Experience
Marla Williams brings a unique blend of legal and business expertise to the nonprofit team. In addition to practicing business and transactional law for more than 18 years at HRO, Marla has direct experience running nonprofit organizations, including seven years as President and CEO of The Women’s Foundation of Colorado.
Professional & Community Affiliations
Women’s Forum of Colorado (Board Chair, 2008, Board of Directors, 2006-present)
Colorado Ballet (Board of Directors, 2005-present)
The Women’s Funding Network (International Board of Directors, 2003-present)
Colorado Campaign for Inclusive Excellence (Founding Board Member, 2007-present)
Chambers Family Fund (Trustee, 2002-present)
Women’s Foundation of Colorado, Honorary Trustee (2004-present)
Wells Fargo Bank Community Forum (2006-present)
Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado (Board of Directors, 1998-2004)
Colorado Women's Bar Association (President 1991 92; President Elect 1990-91; Vice President 1989-90; Board of Directors 1986-92)
Colorado Women's Bar Association Foundation (Board of Directors 1990-2003; Vice President 1996-2000)
Planning Committee: National Center for Women & Information Technology (2003-2004)
Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame; Selection Committee (2001-2005)
Colorado Bar Association (Board of Governors 1993-1995; Nominating Committee 1994)
Council of the Harvard Law School Association (1989-93)
Advisory Committee: Colorado Careers and Compensation Project
Commissioner, Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (By appointment of Governor Romer, 1994-98)