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You have a name, a product or an idea … while these may be intangible, they represent your intellectual property - the unique character of your business. They are yours and yours alone, and like business owners the world over, you want to keep them that way.. A well-designed and well-researched intellectual property program helps to safeguard your names, products, business information, and ideas against infringement or copying by others. It can also save your business valuable time and money in the event a name or idea is already taken.. I have over 31 years of experience practicing law in Colorado. I work to assist new businesses create a solid foundation with entity formation, contract formation, and brand protection. I tailor an intellectual property protection program around your business's unique needs – whether you are setting up a new entity, creating a new name for a product or service, developing or negotiating contracts, registering a new brand, or preparing an advertising campaign in print or over the Internet.. Legal Assistance includes: corporate formation and maintenance, trademark selection, review, prosecution, & protection, U.S. copyright registration and protection, Intellectual property audits, general contract drafting and negotiation (including licensing, government contracts, and grants agreements), due diligence in asset sales and acquisitions, defamation, privacy & publicity, social media and Internet law issues, real estate contract issues, acquisitions, disputes, and more.. Through my mediation practice, I strive to assist others in developing creative solutions to conflict in the following areas: general business disputes, commercial, and civil disputes, real estate disputes, contractual disputes, and intellectual property disputes, including without limitation, trademark, copyright, non-compete issues, and trade secret issues.. Over my years in practice, I have worked in other varied areas including complex civil litigation and domestic issues.

Thomas Codevilla is Partner at SK&S Law Group where he focuses on Data Privacy, Security, Commercial Contracts, Corporate Finance, and Intellectual Property.. Thomas’s clients range from startups to large enterprises. He specializes in working with businesses to build risk-based data privacy and security systems from the ground up. He has deep experience in GDPR, COPPA, FERPA, CALOPPA, and other state privacy laws. He holds the CIPP/US and CIPP/E designations from the International Association of Privacy Professionals.. Alongside his privacy practice he brings a decade of public and private transactional experience, including formations, financings, M&A, corporate governance, securities, intellectual property licensing, manufacturing, regulatory compliance, international distribution, China contracts, and software-as-a-service agreements.. Thomas began his legal career at a large law firm and refined his client servicing skills in-house as head lawyer at a venture-backed robotics startup. Along the way he obtained his Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, enabling him to understand all aspects of a business, not just its immediate legal issues. His range of experience enables him to provide high-quality legal work while communicating with clients on their terms.. Thomas has published several articles on privacy and legal services in Colorado legal publications and law reviews, provided free legal advice at women’s shelters and legal clinics, and mentored many law students. He is a member of the Colorado Association of Corporate Counsel Emerging Leaders Group and a former member of the Colorado Intellectual Property Inn of Court. He also works closely with the charity First Descents planning and participating in fundraisers for young adults living with cancer.. During law school at the University of Colorado, Thomas worked in the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic, the Deming Center Venture Fund, the Journal of Telecommunications and High Technology Law, and the chambers of a federal bankruptcy judge. Personally, he enjoys alpine climbing, skiing, his rose garden, and attempting to keep up with his nine nephews and nieces.

Raised by my father, a small business owner, I have always been passionate about finding real world solutions to complex legal issues. I believe law firms should be as lean and creative as the businesses they represent, providing quality legal services in an efficient and responsive manner. After years of practicing law for large national and multinational firms, I co-founded SK&S Law Group LLP in 2019 as a way to offer my clients the benefits of a large firm without the associated bureaucracy and overhead.. I have represented companies in a variety of industries and stages of development, from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 public companies. As Partner at SK&S Law Group LLP, I apply that experience to serve both established and emerging companies. I specialize in employer-sided employment law, healthcare law, regulatory advisement, and all related matters. In addition to my business law experience, I have a strong background in litigation which I use to inform my employment law and healthcare law practices. My employment law expertise includes ADAA compliance, harassment and disability claims, Older Worker’s Benefit Protection Act claims, Equal Pay Act claims, hiring and termination processes, severance negotiations, employee handbooks, and independent contractor matters. I frequently educate human resource professionals and teams in internal investigations and general best practices for companies.. Prior to law school, I worked in IT technical support. While in law school, I interned at the United Nations (UN) International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in The Hague, Netherlands. I obtained both my undergraduate and graduate degrees early (undergrad in 3 years and law school in 2.5 years) and at the top of the class.. I have passed the uniform bar exam and am currently admitted to practice in Colorado. I have been intimately involved in the corporate organization of the nationally recognized Colorado Pledge to Diversity Program, which places dozens of diverse first-year law students with top tier legal employers for paid internships each summer. I am also an active member of the University of Colorado Medical School Admissions Committee, a member of the Denver Bar Association Nominating Committee, and a member of the Denver and Colorado Bar Associations and I have served on the Colorado Bar Association Board of Governors and the Denver Bar Association Board of Trustees. I am regularly published on business, healthcare, and employment matters in Colorado Law Week and The Docket.

Nathan Lawrence, a small business owner and entrepreneur, aims to meet the needs of startups and small business owners. As a small businessowner and legal services consumer, Nathan recognized that online self-help tools are insufficient to answer the questions and meet the needs of entrepreneurs and small business owners, yet traditional firm fees are unacceptably expensive and unpredictable.. Rocky Mountain Legal specializes in efficient, high quality representation for startups and small business owners. Whether your business needs formation documents, contractor agreements, employment advice, or is preparing for a financing or acquisition, Rocky Mountain Legal has a transparent and affordable solution for you.. Contact or call for a free consultation.

Mark provides high-quality legal services to startup/small businesses and moderate-income clients. Prior to starting the firm in 2014, he practiced at Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP, where he represented Fortune 100 clients in complex commercial litigation at the trial and appellate levels. He previously served as a law clerk to The Honorable Monica Márquez of the Colorado Supreme Court. Prior to his clerkship, he served as Deputy Legal Counsel to the Governor of Colorado.. Mark is actively involved in the community. He serves as Chair of the Council of Advisors on Consumer Credit (appointed by Governor Hickenlooper), a nine-person assembly that advises the Colorado Attorney General's Office on consumer credit issues and has the authority to approve and repeal regulations under the Uniform Consumer Credit Code. Mark also serves on the Steering Committee for the Mile High United Way's Emerging Leaders Council, which organizes and participates in community-based projects and supports local non-profits. Mark was also asked to serve on Colorado Attorney Regulation Counsel's Proactive Management-Based Regulation advisory subcommittee, which drafted the new preamble to the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct and is creating a framework for helping small firms establish ethical practices.. In addition to this community involvement, Mark is a Captain in the U.S. Air Force, in which he serves as a reservist in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps.. Mark earned his law degree from the University of Notre Dame, where he received the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award and the CALI Excellence for the Future Award, awarded for the highest score in Notre Dame's trial advocacy course. During law school, Mark worked at the Cass County, Michigan Prosecutor's Office, where he successfully tried cases under Michigan's student practice act. He also worked at Colorado Legal Services as a recipient of the Notre Dame Alumni-Funded Fellowship. Prior to law school, he served in a variety of roles for Governor Bill Ritter's campaign and administration, including deputy finance director.. EDUCATION. EXPERIENCE. ADMISSIONS. COMMUNITY

Keith C. Smith leads the firm’s Tribal & Federal Indian law practice, and he practices family law as well. Keith has been practicing Tribal and Federal Indian law since he received his juris doctorate degree from the Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 1997. As such, his experience in Tribal and Federal Indian law is unparalleled to many working in the field. In addition to practicing Tribal and Federal Indian law, Keith’s practice also includes domestic relations (family law), land issues, business law, employment matters, general civil litigation, and minor criminal offenses. Mr. Smith currently represents the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise for employment matters, and several individual clients for various matters ranging from family law, employment law and businesses for their needs. Keith also represents native non-profits such as, American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) and the First Nation Development Institute.. Prior to establishing the firm, Mr. Smith held a position as an adjunct professor of law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where he taught Federal Indian Law, Family Law, and Contracts, and as an adjunct professor at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Keith continues to present as a guest lecturer and speaker at numerous venues, such as the University of Colorado, University of Denver, Arizona State University, Metro State College, Colorado State University, American Indian College, Dine College, National Indian Education Association, National Conference, Indigenous Bar Association, British Columbia, and many others.. Prior to serving as a professor, Keith served as in-house counsel and senior administration director for the American Indian College Fund (“AICF”). While serving as in-house counsel, Keith advised the AICF on all legal matters facing the AICF and was instrumental in the creation and establishment of employee and management procedures. He also provided contract supervision for construction projects for 31 tribal colleges and universities in the United States - an approximate $31 million project. Each year, Keith assisted the AICF in providing counsel for each of the colleges belonging to the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (“AIHEC”), during legislative hearings with the U.S. Congress, Washington, D.C. He later accepted a position as Director of the Indian Legal Program at the Arizona State University College of Law, where he worked to further develop the law school's Federal Indian Law curriculum and helped nurture and maintain many relationships with American Indian tribal nations. In addition, he managed the school's recruitment efforts of enrolling native law students and was an active member of law school's admission's committee.. Immediately following law school, Keith served as a staff attorney for the Navajo Nation’s DNA Peoples' Legal Services firm in Farmington, New Mexico. While at DNA Peoples' Legal Service, he worked in the areas of family law, including the Indian Child Welfare Act, contracts, consumer law and landlord/tenant; he worked with issues regarding the Navajo Housing Authority, representing tenants.. Keith received his Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder. While in law school, Keith clerked for the Chief Justice of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community where he drafted and wrote the Community's Domestic Violence Code. The Code was enacted in 1997. He also authored, “Best Practices for Defending Tribal Membership Cases,” in 2013. He also received the distinction of being named a Chief Manuelito Scholar throughout college and law school.

James R. Waite, is an internationally recognized corporate and commercial equipment leasing attorney with over 25 years of experience. He previously served as General Counsel for RentX Industries, Inc., a nationwide chain of U.S.-based equipment rental stores, and as General Counsel of International Cargo Charters, Inc., a Toronto-based Canadian airline.  Mr. Waite has written equipment and aircraft leases throughout the world, and authored a book on the subject which was published by the American Rental Association in 2011. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, has a BBA in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio, a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University, and an MBA Northwestern University.

I practice law as a member of Askman Law LLC. My litigation practice includes representing clients in the firm’s environmental, tribal and natural resource practice areas, as well as litigating general civil matters such as breach of contract and other business claims, health and employment law matters, and regulatory issues. I am also committed to representing pro bono clients. Before joining Askman Law LLC, I was a commercial litigation associate in an international law firm’s New York office and a national law firm’s Denver office. I am authorized to practice law in Colorado and New York.

Christina “Chris” Allyn draws on nearly two decades of experience guiding companies and their leaders through a wide range of domestic and international legal issues, including:. As a former Senior Vice President and General Counsel and a Chief Privacy Officer of well-known multi-national companies operating throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Chris possesses a unique and valuable perspective on the needs of the organization, allowing her to effectively and efficiently deliver practical, business-savvy legal representation.. She received the National Diversity Council’s 2014 Colorado’s Most Powerful and Influential Women Award. The award honors women who exemplify what it takes to succeed in the corporate world while ensuring the success of their organization in the global arena.. From 2015 to 2017, Chris was a State of Colorado Delegate for the Daniels Fund Ethics Consortium. She was also on the Board of Directors of the Colorado Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC Colorado) from 2012 until returning to private practice in 2016; and before choosing to return to private practice, she was ACC Colorado’s President-elect for 2018.

Born and raised in Miami, FL.  Appointed to the United States Military Academy.  Commissioned in the Regular Army Signal Corps.  Received fully funded Army fellowship to attend law school.  Upon law school graduation and passing the Florida Bar, entered the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps.  Practice in the JAG Corps focused on public international law.  Retired after 21 years active military service.  Extraordinary success in military and civilian leadership roles.  Since 1998, have concentrated on utility regulatory litigation.  LLM Degree.  Licensed in Florida and Colorado.  Lived and practiced law abroad in Europe, Saudi Arabia and the Pacific rim; read and speak German.

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