LEGAL AFFAIRS
Changes h Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to
announce that partner Keith Bradley has been appointed co-chair of the firm’s Appellate & US Supreme Court Practice. He joins partner Lauren Kuley, who has served as co-chair since 2019. The role transitioned from Benjamin Beaton, whom last week was sworn in as a US District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky. h Griffiths Law PC, a family law and civil litigation firm dedicated to protecting the futures of all Colorado families, today announces Eliza Steinberg and Leslie Hansen will become the firm’s newest shareholders. Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC (Otten Johnson) is pleased to announce that Cory M. Rutz has been elected a shareholder and director of the firm. Her new role was effective January 1, 2021. Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that Beau B. Bump has become a partner.
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Good Things 1 Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor P.C. is pleased to announce that
Averil K. Andrews has joined the firm as an Associate. Averil focuses her practice in commercial and business litigation, international arbitration, securities fraud, intellectual property and licensing disputes, and professional liability. 2 Christopher D. Schmidt joined Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC as attorney
at law. Schmidt’s practice focuses on all areas of commercial and residential real estate, financing, mergers and acquisitions, general business and tax law. He assists clients with all of their transactional needs, including negotiating and drafting contracts and other documents regarding acquisitions, dispositions, purchase and sale options, as well as entity formations and restructuring. h Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. (CCB) is pleased to announce Judge
Edward Moss has joined the firm to offer Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services including special master, mediation, arbitration, and private judge sessions. 3 Ireland Stapleton proudly welcomes Amy L. Jones to the Firm as an
associate attorney. Woods Aitken LLP is delighted to announce that Laura J. DePetro has been elected a partner in the Firm. The election was effective January 1, 2021. h Shook, Hardy & Bacon is pleased to announce Paul Williams as the new managing partner of the Denver office effective January 2021. Williams has been a part of Shook for 25 years and currently serves as the co-chair of the firm’s General Liability Litigation Practice Group. Williams represents clients operating
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h Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has
added five new associates who are admitted to practice law in Colorado: Kristin L. Arthur (Trial Department); Jessica Dangoia-Crandall (Finance & Acquisitions Department); Michael Golz (Natural Resources Department); Kelsey K. Johnson (Natural Resources Department); and Philip D. Nickerson (Trial Department). Their collective experience will further strengthen the firm’s capabilities when assisting clients with transactional matters and complex litigation. 4 Wells Family Law proudly welcomes Joanne Morando her practice
focuses on family law and criminal defense of matters that intersect with family law.
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