Taft Expands Denver Team with Addition of 4 Attorneys Across Key Practices

Taft has added attorneys Angela Boettcher, Cassandra Elrod, Samantha Picans, and Hannah Schuppner to its Denver office, strengthening the firm's business, IP, and litigation groups while underscoring its commitment to growth in the region.

"We are excited to welcome Angela, Cassandra, Samantha, and Hannah to our team in Denver," said Colorado and Nevada Partner in Charge Lyle Wallace. "Each of them brings demonstrated skill and experience, and we are thrilled they have chosen to continue building their practices at Taft. These additions reinforce Taft's continued momentum in Denver, where we are continuing to expand our platform across key practices."

Boettcher is joining Taft's litigation team in Denver. She has experience guiding clients through every stage of complex disputes, from the initial pleadings through appeals. Prior to joining Taft, Boettcher practiced at an Am Law 100 firm in Denver, and clerked for judges on the Colorado Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Boettcher received her J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School, where she served as the executive editor for the Colorado Law Review. She earned her bachelor's degree in political science, with an emphasis in public law, from Webster University.

Elrod is returning to Taft, bringing back her deep experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex commercial agreements, including technology agreements, content licensing, intellectual property matters, vendor contracts, and marketing and sponsorship agreements. Prior to rejoining Taft, Elrod served as program director for a national coalition representing the outdoor recreation industry and practiced in-house for a leading outdoor media and technology company. Elrod earned her J.D. from Indiana University Maurer School of Law and her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. She earned a master's degree in the outdoor recreation economy from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Joining Taft's robust IP team, Picans helps clients enforce and protect their intellectual property. She has represented a variety of technology and manufacturing clients across all phases of litigation, primarily handling matters involving patent, trade secret, and trademark claims. In addition to litigation, Picans 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. Picans received her J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law and her bachelor's degree from University of Central Florida.

Schuppner is a business attorney who focuses her practice on mergers and acquisitions. In addition to M&A, she counsels private equity funds, public and private companies, and investors on a broad range of corporate matters, including private equity transactions, venture capital financing, fund formation, and corporate restructuring. She has advised clients on entity formation, foreign qualifications, and corporate governance matters. Schuppner earned her J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School and received her bachelor's degree in communications studies and legal studies from Northwestern University.

About Taft

Founded in 1885, Taft is one of the nation's fastest-growing law firms, with a 140-year legacy rooted in the historic Taft family. With more than 1,250 attorneys and a modern, non-headquarter operating model, Taft is committed to delivering exceptional legal service to today's organizations and individuals. The firm is recognized nationally in the Am Law 100, Chambers USA, Best Lawyers®, and Super Lawyers. Learn more at Taftlaw.com.