Laura A. Menninger

Chris focuses on employment litigation and counseling. He has represented employers before federal and state courts and agencies in a variety of employment matters.

Gregory Janssen applies his business and tax background in his practice at Brownstein. He assists clients with a broad range of tax and corporate needs, including mergers and acquisitions, tax aspects of real estate transactions (including like-kind exchanges), partnership and corporation formation and taxation, tax controversies, tax-exempt organizations, tax lobbying, and other tax planning and advice for business entities and individuals.

Kathleen M. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Kathleen M. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Kathleen M. Johnson since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kathleen M. Johnson is held by other lawyers.

Michelle C. DeVoe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Michelle C. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle C. DeVoe since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michelle C. DeVoe is held by other lawyers.

Sue Schaecher's practice has been dedicated to representing employers in labor and employment-related matters since 1984. She represents employers in bench and jury trials and appeals in state and federal courts, arbitrations, mediations, proceedings before state and federal administrative agencies, and government audits. She also advises employers involved in investigations, drafting policies and negotiating agreements. Sue provides advice and counsel to employers of all sizes from a variety...

Natural resources litigator with proven record of success in the courtroom. Expertise in regulatory frameworks governing oil and gas, land use and local government. Known for skillful navigation of highly contentious and political issues. Julia Rhine helps her clients traverse Colorado’s complex oil and gas landscape with political savvy and collaborative problem solving. She focuses her practice on cases involving state and local government regulatory frameworks, the National Environme...

Ghislaine G. Torres- Bruner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Energy Law. Ghislaine G. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Ghislaine G. Torres- Bruner since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ghislaine G. Torres- Bruner is held by other lawyers.

Vance Knapp is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Vance practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Vance Knapp since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Vance Knapp is held by other lawyers.

Real estate attorney with 20 years of experience. Unique practice combining expertise in water resources and water infrastructure along with commercial and office projects. Collaborative problem solver and strategic advisor. Andy Meyers' practice integrates real estate, water resources, mining and construction. He provides a comprehensive approach to the acquisition, development, management and disposition of commercial, residential and industrial assets. With his experience resolving the dis...

Guides the strategic direction of the firm as managing partner. Twenty-five years of litigation experience. Develops innovative and practical solutions to solve complex problems. As Brownstein’s managing partner and a member of its executive committee, Rich works closely with clients, attorneys, policy advisors, staff and industry and community leaders to drive the firm’s strategic growth and development. From leading new ways to enhance client value to building and retaining a di...