Bio
Stephanie Kanan focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation. She represents clients from a variety of industries in all aspects of litigation in both state and federal courts. As a former trial attorney at the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office, Stephanie has tried many cases to verdict and has extensive courtroom experience.
Stephanie also has experience with various bankruptcy-related matters, such as recovering and distributing assets, negotiating and forming reorganization plans, and litigating adversary proceedings. She has represented Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 trustees, as well as secured and unsecured creditors, in litigating preference claims, avoidance actions and relief from stay proceedings.
Education
- University of Colorado School of Law (J.D., 2010)
- Recipient, Public Service Pledge Award
- Moot Court Board
- University of Puget Sound (B.A., Political Science, 2003)
Professional Memberships and Activities
- Colorado Bar Association
- Colorado Women's Bar Association
- Colorado LGBT Bar Association
- Faculty of Federal Advocates
- International Women's Insolvency and Bankruptcy Confederation
Representative Presentations and Publications
- "'Prenups' Are Not Just for Individuals: Protecting Your Client in a Business Divorce," Co-Author, Corporate Counsel Magazine (April 2018)
- "Same-Sex Married Couples Can Now File Joint Consumer Bankruptcy Petitions," Author, Law Week Colorado, Volume 14, Number 21 (May 23, 2016)
Community Involvement
- Colorado Lawyers Committee
- Young Lawyers Division, Board Member (2015-present)
- Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network, Volunteer Attorney (2013-present)
- Impact Denver, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce (Class of 2016)
- United States Peace Corps, Western Kenya, Health Education Resource Volunteer (2003-2005)
Other Professional Experience
- Lindquist & Vennum, LLP, Associate (2013-2016)
- Colorado State Public Defender's Office, Trial Attorney (2010-2013)
Bar Admissions
- Colorado
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Colorado