Summary
At her core, Sam is a problem-solver who enjoys untangling complex issues and creating clear, actionable paths forward.
Nationally recognized in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers for IP litigation, Sam focuses her practice on helping technology clients enforce and protect their intellectual property, often in high-stakes, fast-moving disputes. She represents clients across all phases of litigation, from discovery and motions to trial preparation, primarily handling matters involving patent, trade secret, and trademark disputes. Her experience covers a broad range of technologies, including computer hardware, video streaming, industrial manufacturing, consumer products, communications networks and devices, database structure and design, and software.
In addition to litigation, Sam counsels clients on pre-litigation strategy, working proactively with businesses to identify risk, develop practical solutions, and position matters for successful resolution, including through negotiation and settlement.
Known for her collaborative and business-focused approach, Sam works closely with cross-functional teams to translate complex legal issues into practical, goal-oriented guidance. She excels in matters requiring coordination across legal, technical, and business stakeholders, where clear strategy and communication are critical.
Awards
Honoree, Best Lawyers® “Ones to Watch,” Intellectual Property Litigation (2021 – 2026)
Honoree, Colorado Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Intellectual Property Litigation (2018 – 2021)
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All Practices
Education
- Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law (2012)
- J.D.
- Northwestern Journal of Technology & Intellectual Property, Executive Articles Editor (2011 – 2012)
- University of Central Florida (2008)
- B.A., English Literature
- magna cum laude
- B.A., Political Science
- magna cum laude
- B.S., Psychology
- magna cum laude
- B.A., English Literature
Admissions
- State - Colorado
- Federal - Colorado District Court
- Federal - U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Speeches and Publications
Publications
- “Is Outside Counsel Up to Snuff in eDiscovery?: Five Questions to Find Out,” ACC Docket, May 2019
- “Strategies for Preventing an Award of Attorneys Fees,” American Bar Association IP Litigation, Jan. 2016
- “Copyright Transfer Terminations, Trademark, and Trade Dress: Forewarned is Forearmed,” The Colorado Lawyer, Nov. 2014