Summary
Andrea is an associate in Taft’s litigation group, where she focuses on complex commercial disputes and criminal defense matters. She brings a unique perspective to her legal practice, combining her experience in litigation with a strong foundation in science and healthcare.
After earning her J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Andrea served as an appellate law clerk for Judge Craig Welling of the Colorado Court of Appeals. During law school, she distinguished herself through leadership roles and academic excellence, receiving Scholastic Excellence Awards in Trial Practice and Commercial Space Law. She was actively involved in the Air and Space Law Society as Vice President and contributed to the Water Law Review as Symposium Editor and Staff Editor. Andrea also competed in the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court and participated in the Tribal Wills Project, reflecting her commitment to advocacy and community service.
Andrea’s academic background includes a B.A. in Integrative Physiology and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Belmont University. Before pursuing a legal career, she practiced as a physical therapist for three years, giving her a deep understanding of healthcare and human performance, knowledge that informs her approach to litigation.
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Education
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law (2023)
- J.D.
- Order of the Coif
- Scholastic Excellence Award, Trial Practice I
- Scholastic Excellence Award, Commercial Space Law
- Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court
- Tribal Wills Project
- Air and Space Law Society, Vice President
- Water Law Review, Symposium Editor, Staff Editor
- Belmont University (2018)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- University of Colorado Boulder (2014)
- B.A., Integrative Physiology
- B.A., Psychology
Admissions
- State - Colorado
Professional Affiliations
- Colorado Bar Association
- Colorado Women's Bar Association