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Donna V. Pryor

Donna V. Pryor

Partner
Denver
phone: 303.749.7283
fax: 303.749.7272
email: [email protected]
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“I have worked with Donna for the past 15 years. During that time, Donna’s experience and expertise have been an asset to our company to minimize our risk and liabilities with MSHA. Her professionalism and willingness to be there for us is well appreciated by our management team.”

Corporate Safety Manager, Mining Company

Overview

When serious safety or health mishaps strike for Donna’s multinational mining, manufacturing and heavy-industry clients, she is on the scene within 24 hours, immediately available to assist.

Donna efficiently gathers evidence, works with federal regulators and directs public relations efforts. Her high-level 24/7 client service, deep knowledge of federal regulations and previous public relations experience provide great value for clients dealing with unexpected and potentially costly matters.

In addition to providing guidance and reassurance in times of crisis, Donna offers training and regulatory insights that help the firm's clients — many of whom she considers close friends — avoid problems.

An accomplished litigator, Donna also represents clients in defending whistleblower complaints and contesting safety citations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).

Donna’s focus on clients is also a perfect fit for the firm’s experienced Cannabis team, where she guides those in the cannabis and industrial hemp industry through the fast pace of new opportunities and changing regulations.

“I have worked with Donna for the past 15 years. During that time, Donna’s experience and expertise have been an asset to our company to minimize our risk and liabilities with MSHA. Her professionalism and willingness to be there for us is well appreciated by our management team.”

Corporate Safety Manager, Mining Company

Industry

Energy & Natural Resources 

Services

Cannabis 
HR Consultation & Training 
Labor & Employment 
Mining & Minerals 
Workplace Safety & Health 

Recognition

  • Who’s Who in Energy, Denver Business Journal, 2017-2018
  • Colorado Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2012

Education

  • J.D., Tulane University Law School
    • cum laude
  • B.A., Hofstra University

Admissions

  • Colorado
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
  • New York

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • Colorado Bar Association
  • Energy & Mineral Law Foundation, Safety and Health Special Institute, Co-Chair, 2017-present
  • Tulane Alumni Association
Featured Experience

Whistleblower Complaint Dismissed Against Mining Company

Donna successfully challenged a discrimination complaint that the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) filed against a mining company on behalf of an employee who claimed he was dismissed because of whistleblowing activities. Donna presented evidence that the miner’s termination was not motivated by his “protected activity” and that he was rightfully dismissed after violating company safety rules. As a result, the administrative law judge denied the complaint and dismissed the proceeding. The decision was important because it supported the mining company’s rights to enforce its safety and employment policies. 

Additional Experience
  • Served as key member of the firm's COVID-19 response team, tracking rapidly changing state-by-state rules, restrictions and orders, and developing guidance on, among other matters, essential business designations.
  • Successfully defended a client at hearing, getting an MSHA impeding citation vacated in an enforcement action.
  • After a one day hearing, successfully got MSHA citation vacated by Administrative Law Judge.
  • Negotiated reduced citations and penalties in numerous settlements in MSHA and OSHA matters.
  • Successfully defended mining clients in 110c investigations, where managers are investigated for personal liability under the Mine Act.
  • Defended Arizona-based mine in costly and repeated MSHA citations alleging defective steering linkage on a haul truck. MSHA vacated citation after truck manufacturer representative presented expert testimony.
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Legal Updates | November 04, 2021
OSHA Issues COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Employers of 100 or More Employees
Blog | November 04, 2021
Legal Updates | August 17, 2021
Delta Variant: New OSHA Guidance to Mitigate COVID-19 in the Workplace
Legal Updates | June 11, 2021
OSHA Issues Federal COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard
Blog | May 17, 2021
Legal Updates | May 12, 2021
The Labor Law Insider: The Biden Administration - Expected Changes at the Department of Labor
Legal Updates | April 28, 2021
OSHA Update: Recording Vaccine Reactions at Worksites and COVID-19 ETS Budget Draft
Blog | April 28, 2021
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Legal Updates | March 17, 2021
OSHA Issues NEP and Updated Enforcement Response Plan to Combat Workplace Exposure to COVID-19
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Articles | December 18, 2020
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Legal Updates | September 28, 2020
California to Expand Cal/OSHA Authority in COVID-19 Mitigation Beginning January 2021
Seminars | September 3 - 5, 2025
2025 Alternative Case Resolution Workshop
Speaking Engagements | May 6, 2025
Seminars | September 17 - 19, 2024
2024 Alternative Case Resolution Workshop
Speaking Engagements | May 7, 2024
Speaker, "Updates on MSHA Caselaw," Essential Minerals Association's 2024 Annual Conference
Webinar | November 2, 2023
2023 Labor & Employment Legal Updates: Colorado Program
Seminars | September 12 - 14, 2023
2023 Alternative Case Resolution Workshop: Understanding MSHA Litigation
Speaking Engagements | October 26, 2021
Speaking Engagements | September 19 - 23, 2021
Speaking Engagements | September 8 - 11, 2021
Webinar | February 2021
What Mining Companies Should Expect from MSHA Under a Biden Administration
Webinar | September 2020
Labor & Employment Virtual Series - National Program
Media Mentions | September 24, 2021
Outside the Office

Donna spends much of her off-hours time with her husband and two children, engaged in everything from soccer games to karate practice, hiking and skiing.

Community Leadership

Donna volunteers for the Colorado Lawyers Committee, working with the Hate Crimes Education Task Force to open conversations at local schools through the use of mock trials.

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