1. Matthew J. Smith
Title: Associate
Law School: Widener University School of Law, 2012
College: University of Delaware, 2005
Admitted: Widener University School of Law, 2012
Practice Area: Litigation
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2. David M. Brenner
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1999 University of Miami Inter-American Law Review, Associate Editor
College: Tulane University, B.S.M., 1995
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1999 University of Miami Inter-American Law Review, Associate Editor
Practice Area: Financial Services; Banking & Finance; Tax Credits - Banking & Finance; Tax
Membership: •Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development

3. Robert P. Attai
Title: Partner
Law School: George Washington University Law School, J.D., with honors, 1997 Order of the Coif, Alternative Dispute Resolution Board, Moot Court Board, Journal of International Law & Economics
College: College of the Holy Cross, B.A., 1992; Georgetown University, M.A., International Affairs/National Security Issues, 1994
Admitted: George Washington University Law School, J.D., with honors, 1997 Order of the Coif, Alternative Dispute Resolution Board, Moot Court Board, Journal of International Law & Economics
Practice Area: Energy & Natural Resources; Closely Held Business; Corporate; International; Mergers & Acquisitions; Renewable Energy; Securities & Corporate Governance; Exploration & Production; Midstream; Asia; Mexico; Central & South America; UK; Europe & Middle East; Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Membership: •Denver Bar Association

4. Sudee Mirsafian Wright
Title: Associate
Law School: Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., 2006 CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Trial Advocacy
College: University of Kansas, B.A., Biochemistry, 2002
Admitted: Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., 2006 CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Trial Advocacy
Practice Area: Business Litigation; E-Discovery; Intellectual Property Litigation; Privacy & Data Security; Healthcare; Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals
Membership: •American Bar Association

5. Carrie Claiborne
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D., 2010 Denver University Law Review, Articles Editor; Natural Resources Environmental Law Society, Co-president
College: Denison University, B.A., German/Religion, magna cum laude, 1999 Phi Beta Kappa; Modern Languages Department, German tutor; Scholastic Excellence Awards (Torts/ADR); Clinical Practice Award, University of Denver Litigation Clinic; Ulrich Scholarship; Student Trial Lawyers Association
Admitted: University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D., 2010 Denver University Law Review, Articles Editor; Natural Resources Environmental Law Society, Co-president
Practice Area: Labor & Employment
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6. Christopher L. Ottele
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1999
College: Claremont McKenna College, B.A., cum laude, 1996
Admitted: University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Food & Agribusiness; Alcohol & Beverage; Business Litigation; E-Discovery; Labor & Employment
Membership: •Denver Bar Association

7. David S. Steefel
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Colorado School of Law, J.D., 1978; University of Colorado Law Review, Editor-In-Chief
College: Carleton College, B.A., 1973; Order of the Coif
Admitted: University of Colorado School of Law, J.D., 1978; University of Colorado Law Review, Editor-In-Chief
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Appellate; Banking & Finance; Energy Litigation; Healthcare Litigation
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8. Mary H. Stuart
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Denver College of Law, J.D., 1981; Denver University Law Review, Editor
College: University of Maine, B.A., with highest distinction, 1976 Phi Beta Kappa; Order of St. Ives
Admitted: University of Denver College of Law, J.D., 1981; Denver University Law Review, Editor
Practice Area: Business Litigation; ERISA/Employee Benefits Litigation; Labor & Employment; Labor & Management Relations; Mining & Minerals; Midstream; Energy & Natural Resources; Healthcare; Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals
Membership: •Faculty of Federal Advocates

9. Winn W. Halverhout
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Kansas School of Law, J.D., 1978
College: University of Kansas, B.S., 1975
Admitted: University of Kansas School of Law, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: Healthcare; Nonprofit Organizations; Tax
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10. Melissa A. Bleser
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, LL.M., 2006, Taxation; Washburn University School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2005
College: St. Cloud State University, B.S., summa cum laude, 2002
Admitted: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, LL.M., 2006, Taxation; Washburn University School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2005
Practice Area: Business and Corporate; Tax; Tax Credits; Real Estate; Housing
Membership: •American Bar Association, Affordable Housing Section•Colorado Bar Association, Real Estate and Taxation Section