Amy L. Riser

Amy joined Law of the Rockies in 2026, bringing more than 25 years of in-house legal experience and more than 13 years of experience as a business owner in the community. Her background as both counsel and an operator gives her a practical perspective on legal and business issues facing companies at all stages of growth. As in-house counsel to a multi-national corporation with over 300 employees and 26 properties across 9 states and Mexico, Amy advised on a broad range of corporate, operational, and regulatory matters. Her experience includes real estate acquisitions and sales, legal and regulatory compliance, business formation, contracts, financing, litigation, human resources and employment issues, marketing regulations, and board and shareholder matters. She has worked directly with local, state, and federal agencies. Amy also has experience in criminal proceedings as a former deputy district attorney.

Amy earned her undergraduate degree from Western Colorado University and her law degree from California Western School of Law. She was admitted to practice law in California and later in Colorado. Amy has called the Gunnison Valley home for many years and has raised four children in the community. She enjoys spending time with family and enjoying the outdoors, camping and hiking.

Elk Creek Marina, LLC In-house counsel, 2013-present Gunnison, Colorado • Oversee all operational and legal matters for the company • Successfully appealed CO Department of Revenue sales tax audit charges • Ensured compliance with Federal & State laws and National Park Service contract obligations

Ultimate Camping Network In-house counsel, 2013-2025 Gunnison, Colorado • Contributed to successful defense strategy of multi-million dollar lawsuit • Managed relationships with over 200 resort affiliations nationwide • Developed product line for Winnebago Industries, Inc., creating and managing membership program for their customers

CODV, LLC (Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch) In-house counsel, 2015-2022 Gunnison, Colorado • Negotiated multi-million dollar sale of property to public company, including an 87% increase in purchase price over original offer • Lead in company’s purchase and sale of resort properties • Drafted contracts utilized by thousands of consumers • Director of human resources

Western Horizon Resorts, Inc. In-house counsel, 1999-2014 Gunnison, Colorado • Lead in the company’s acquisition and sale of over 15 resort properties • Consultant in securing over $20 million in financing • Ensured multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance • Director of Human Resources for hundreds of employees, drafting and implementing employee handbook

Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office Deputy District Attorney, 1996-1998