My Why
What powers my practice
My passion for law began when I was twelve years old, playing a game my sister introduced me to called Point of Law. It was legal trivia, but it sparked something deeper—a fascination with the principles that define our legal system and how they shape the world around us. That early curiosity led me to study pre-law and, ultimately, to a career where I could turn that interest into advocacy. For me, putting together a complex civil case is more art than science—it’s like writing, directing, and producing a play or symphony. It requires imagination, preparation, and the ability to adapt to every twist and turn. Over the years, I’ve learned that the best outcomes often start with listening carefully and responding with clarity and purpose.
Credentials
- University of Colorado School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 1985,
- Order of the Coif
- Northern Illinois University, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, 1982,
- magna cum laude
- Colorado
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
- United States District Court, District of Colorado
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
- United States District Court, Western District of Arkansas
- United States Supreme Court
Engagement
- Member, Colorado Bar Association
- Member, Denver Bar Association
- Member, Faculty of Federal Advocates
- Member, National Panel of Arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association and the National Association of Securities Dealers (n/k/a) FINRA
- Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America

