Areas of Practice
Business & Corporate Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Software & Technology Licensing
Trademark Law
Employment & Labor Law
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Leadership, Experience & Insight
29+ years of trusted legal counsel for businesses and entrepreneurs.
Licensed in Colorado and Oklahoma, serving clients in complex business, real estate, software & technology licensing, and basic estate planning matters.
Monica serves clients throughout Colorado and Oklahoma, providing practical legal counsel informed by nearly three decades of experience in both private practice and corporate legal leadership. Her practice focuses on business and corporate law, real estate matters, commercial transactions, estate planning, employment & labor, software licensing, and technology-related agreements. She regularly advises clients on business formation and governance, contract negotiation, commercial leasing, real estate transactions, software and technology agreements, and other transactional matters that support business growth and long-term success.
With more than 29 years of legal experience, Monica has spent approximately half of her career in senior in-house legal positions and half in private practice. This unique combination allows her to understand legal issues from both the advisor's and business owner's perspective, helping clients navigate complex matters with practical, results-oriented solutions. She is licensed inColorado and Oklahoma and has earned an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest standards of professional excellence and ethics.
Monica earned her Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1990 and received her Juris Doctor, with Honors, from the University of Tulsa in 1997. Originally from Louisiana, she spent a significant portion of her career supporting companies in the energy and pipeline industries with operations throughout the United States and Mexico. After relocating to Estes Park, she built a business-focused legal practice serving entrepreneurs, business owners, real estate clients, and organizations throughout Colorado and Oklahoma.
In addition to advising clients, Monica has presented educational programs on technology transactions, intellectual property protection, data privacy, real estate law, and labor relations. She is committed to helping clients understand not only the legal issues they face, but also the practical business considerations behind every decision.
Monica is a member of the Larimer County Bar Association, Colorado Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association, and American Bar Association. Her prior community involvement includes serving on the board of the Estes Arts District and as editor of the Tulsa Lawyer publication for the Tulsa County Bar Association.
Outside the office, Monica enjoys hiking Colorado's mountain trails, motorcycling, and fly-fishing with her husband Tom, and spending time with their Miniature Schnauzer, Lily.