Colin J. Saunders

Colin J. Saunders is an associate at Modrall Sperling in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His practice spans the firm’s Litigation and Natural Resources Departments. He works on legal matters connected with contested claims and natural resource issues, bringing experience from both military service and business operations. His background includes corporate strategy for a global building materials company. This combination of legal and commercial training informs his understanding of disputes that may affect businesses, projects, and regulated activities.

Colin earned a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of New Mexico in 2019. He then completed both a J.D. at the University of Michigan Law School and an M.B.A. at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business in 2024. His education combined legal research and argument with business planning and organizational analysis. These areas of study support his work on litigation and resource-related matters in which legal issues must be assessed alongside operational and financial concerns.

Colin served for four years as an infantryman in the United States Army and deployed to Afghanistan, where he coordinated security missions. Following his military service, he returned to Albuquerque to continue his education. Before entering private practice, he worked as a business development manager and corporate strategist for a global building materials business. His current work in litigation and natural resources draws on that experience with structured planning, organizational decisions, and the practical considerations of commercial operations.

Colin J. Saunders is admitted to practice in New Mexico and contributes to a firm practice that addresses civil disputes and natural resources law. His education includes both a law degree and graduate business training, giving him a perspective on how legal matters can affect company operations. He applies research, analytical reasoning, and attention to factual detail when assisting with litigation and resource-related matters. His varied professional background supports work requiring coordination and sound judgment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Modrall Sperling Law Firm
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• University of Michigan Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan Ross School of Business
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• University of New Mexico
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy

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