Mary is an experienced and effective litigation attorney in the areas of employment and education law. Mary’s current practice focuses on complex issues under various laws including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act; the Americans with Disabilities Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act; and Title IX, among others. Mary has successfully obtained defense verdicts for her clients in numerous jury trials, has extensive experience with motions practice, and has participated in numerous high stakes settlement negotiations. Mary is driven by her passion and enthusiasm for public education and her belief in the public school system.
Education:
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law (J.D., 2006)
- University of Colorado at Boulder (magna cum laude, 2002)
Bar Admissions:
- Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Member:
- Denver Bar Association
- Colorado Bar Association
- Colorado Council of School District Attorneys
- National School Boards Association Council of School Attorneys
Practice Areas:
- Employment Law
- Education Law
- Civil Litigation
Publications & Presentations:
- Addressing Legal Issues Related to Gender Identity in the Educational Workplace (San Diego, CA, 2022)
- Due Process Liberty Interest Claims Pursuant To 42 U.S.C. § 1983: School District Responsibilities and Employee Rights (San Diego, CA, 2013)