DENVER – June 2, 2025 – Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, PC is proud to welcome Nancy L. Cohen to the firm’s Denver office. A seasoned trial lawyer with more than 30 years of litigation experience, Nancy is widely regarded as a leader in legal ethics, attorney regulation, and professional responsibility.
“Nancy is widely recognized as a trusted voice in legal ethics and a formidable advocate in the courtroom,” said Kelley Duke, Managing Director at Ireland Stapleton. “She brings a rare combination of insight, judgment, and leadership that will be an asset to both our clients and our firm.”
Nancy’s distinguished career includes serving as Chief Deputy Regulation Counsel for the Colorado Supreme Court and as Chair of the Colorado Bar Association’s Ethics Committee. She has served as a special master and hearing officer in complex legal matters and was most recently a founding partner at Cohen|Black Law, where she focused on professional liability, legal ethics, and civil litigation.
At Ireland Stapleton, Nancy’s practice will focus on:
- Legal ethics and attorney regulation
- Law firm risk management and expert witness work
- Professional liability defense
- Complex commercial litigation
“I’m excited to join a firm with such a strong reputation and deep roots in Colorado’s legal and business communities,” said Cohen. “Ireland Stapleton’s collaborative culture and commitment to excellence align with my approach to client service and the practice of law.”
Nancy is a Fellow of the American and Colorado Bar Foundations and has been consistently recognized by Colorado Super Lawyers and Martindale Hubbell for her contributions to the legal profession.
We are thrilled to welcome Nancy to the Ireland Stapleton team.