The Denver Business Journal has named Denver partner Regina Rodriguez one of the city’s “Most Outstanding Women in Business.” The recognition, which was in the Legal category, acknowledges Ms. Rodriguez’s leadership in Denver’s business and nonprofit communities.

“Gina is one of the most respected attorneys in Colorado,” said Ken Salazar, the partner-in-charge of the Denver office. “While she is recognized as a fierce and highly regarded advocate for those she represents, she is equally well-known for her commitment to social justice and standing up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. She is a deserving honoree.”

Ms. Rodriguez has built a successful litigation practice handling cases across many industries as lead trial counsel in complex litigation. She has worked with life science, healthcare, consumer and diversified industrial companies on a wide range of commercial matters, including M&A due diligence, strategic advice and litigation, regulatory and compliance matters, and class actions. She also defends clients in government investigations.

Ms. Rodriguez’s reputation as a litigator resulted in President Obama nominating her in 2016 to be a US district judge. Her nomination stalled, however, due to the Senate impasse on judicial confirmations, and it expired with the end of the 114th Congress in January 2017.

Prior to her work in private practice, Ms. Rodriguez was an assistant US attorney and chief of the Civil Division in office of the US Attorney for the District of Colorado. In that role, she supervised and directed all civil cases for the office.

Read the Denver Business Journal's profile on Ms. Rodriguez.