Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Names New President
The appointment follows the August 2026 rollout of new legal lead generation laws that impact firm intake and financial operations.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in People
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Megan Matthews has taken office as president of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association for the 2026-27 term. The association represents more than 1,300 members statewide and coordinates legislative advocacy for legal practice standards.
Why it matters
The association president leads efforts on legislative advocacy and professional development, areas currently sensitive as new laws governing legal lead generation and outside financial interests recently took effect.
The Colorado Trial Lawyers Association currently counts more than 1,300 members. Since its founding in 1953, seven attorneys from Ogborn Mihm LLP have held the presidency.
The players
Megan Matthews
A partner at Ogborn Mihm LLP who now serves as president of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association.
Nicole Quintana
The incoming president scheduled to lead the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association for the 2027-28 term.
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
A statewide professional organization for litigators that focuses on legislative advocacy and civil justice access.
Ogborn Mihm LLP
A law firm that has produced seven presidents for the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association.
The details
The presidency of the organization involves guiding continuing legal education and shaping state-level legislative advocacy for civil justice. These duties carry significant weight following the August 12, 2026, implementation of new state laws regarding legal lead generation and third-party financial interests. Matthews, a partner at Ogborn Mihm LLP, will manage these regulatory transitions through the 2026-27 term.
Timeline
1953: The association was founded.
August 12, 2026: New laws regarding legal representation took effect.
2026-27 term: Matthews serves as president.
2027-28 term: Quintana is scheduled to serve as president.
Market Landscape
The leadership shift occurs in the immediate wake of new Colorado laws regarding legal lead generation and outside financial interests. These regulations mandate significant changes to firm compliance and business intake practices across the state.
Operators in the legal sector should monitor the association's guidance on the recent rules governing outside financial interests and lead generation. Compliance with these August 2026 mandates is a primary area of concern for firm operations.
The takeaway
This leadership transition places a fresh focus on how firms adapt to new state-mandated restrictions on representation and financial structures. Partners should monitor the association's legislative updates for potential changes to operational compliance requirements.
What happens next
Nicole Quintana is scheduled to assume the presidency for the 2027-28 term.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ColoradoBiz.
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