In Memoriam
Debbie Wilson
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Debbie Wilson passed away on May 5 , 2023 .
Debbie ’ s extensive involvement and deep contributions with the Apartment Association were absolutely incredible . She was a fundamental part of everything we stand for through -education, legislation , public relations , leadership , and networking events . Debbie served on the CAA Board of Directors for several years , and through her work on the Joint Legislative Advisory Council and the AAMD Alliance , she was committed to protecting our industry , our association and her clients with an unbelievable level of passion and advocacy . Her contributions and insight at the State Capitol through committee testimony helped over and over again to defeat bad legislation . Debbie had a gift of articulating complicated legal issues in a meaningful way that others could understand , especially legislators .
Debbie was also a regular at AAMD events and education – always with a smile and a warm heart . She wrote , lectured , and taught some of our most important educational courses and seminars including CAM , Fair Housing , Legal , and many others . She led our Public Relations efforts alongside Lynett Brockman for several years , helping to craft the WeShapeHousing . org website . She also was a regular author in Trends Magazine contributing
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excellent articles and perspectives , and a regular contributor with our Coffee with Lawyers program – again where she provided excellent advice and perspective on legal matters in an entertaining way . Debbie was honored in 2020 with AAMD ’ s highest award with her induction into the AAMD Hall of Fame , and was named AAMD Person of the Year in 2021 .
Debbie Wilson was one of the most respected attorneys in the business . As the Managing Partner for Springman , Braden , Wilson & Pontius law firm , she helped so many clients , residents , businesses , and people across the Denver metro area . Her leadership and volunteer work expanded beyond AAMD & CAA to many other organizations .
We are so deeply saddened by her passing , but so deeply grateful we were able to be a part of her life and her a part of our organization . Debbie Wilson was a brilliant legal mind , a genuinely warm human being with a huge heart , and an incredible contributor , and we will miss her so much .
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