Denise joined Brown & Fortunato, P.C. in 1997 and is a member of the firm's Health Care Group where she has a large national health law practice. As part of the Health Care Group, she works closely with the Department of Justice, Office of Inspector General, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, National Supplier Clearinghouse, Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carriers, Food and Drug Administration, and other federal and state regulatory agencies. She represents durable medical equipment companies, pharmacies, drug wholesalers and repackagers, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers in a large variety of legal areas.

Denise was born in Colorado, but spent most of her youth in California and Washington. After graduating high school in Olympia, Washington, she enrolled at Pacific Lutheran University for two years before transferring to the University of Washington in Seattle. While in college, she was a member of the swim team and broke numerous school and meet swimming records. Her athletic talent was recognized when she was named a College All-American in 1985 and 1986.

After receiving her B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Washington in 1988, Denise moved to Norman, Oklahoma where she worked in a law firm before enrolling at the University of Oklahoma School of Law in 1990.

In law school, Denise joined the American Indian Law Review and became the Managing Editor. In her third year, the Law Review gave her the Outstanding Third Year Editor award. She was also a member of the Board of Advocates and on the Dean's Honor Roll. Denise received her J.D. in 1993.

Denise is a 2004 graduate of Leadership Amarillo-Canyon and served on its Board of Director's from June 2004 to June 2006. She currently serves on the Board of Director's and the Executive Committee for the High Plains Division of the March of Dimes where she is the Board Chair.  Denise co-chaired the Fall 2006 and 2007 Amarillo Signature Chef's Event and is co-chairing the Fall 2008 event for the March of Dimes.  She is also on the Board of Commissioners for the Accreditation Commission for Health Care ("ACHC") where she is a member of the Executive Committee and holds the position of Board Secretary.

Denise has five children: Daniel, Michael, Zachary, Jacob and Katherine.  In her spare time Denise enjoys competing in triathlons, riding in several century bicycle tours each year, and is currently training for her first full Ironman event.  She is the Secretary of the Old Tascosa Cycling Club and has been a member since 2004.