Laura A. Menninger

Laura A. Menninger is a shareholder at Haddon, Morgan & Foreman, P.C., where she brings decades of trial experience to her criminal defense and civil litigation practice. Known for her strategic vision and persuasive advocacy, she represents individuals and businesses facing complex legal challenges, particularly in white collar, civil rights, and high-stakes trial matters.

Laura earned her Juris Doctor with distinction from Stanford Law School in 1997, where she served as an Associate Editor of the Law Review. She graduated magna cum laude from Duke University in 1991. She clerked for the Honorable Lewis A. Kaplan of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York before beginning her litigation career at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison.

Laura’s legal career spans commercial litigation, public defense, and private practice. Before joining the firm in 2012, Laura served for five years as a trial lawyer with the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office and practiced at Holland & Hart. She is admitted to practice in Colorado, New York, and multiple federal courts, including the Second and Tenth Circuits.

Laura has successfully defended clients in criminal prosecutions and resolved civil disputes through both trial and strategic pre-trial dismissals. Her work has also advanced civil rights claims against government misconduct. Clients commend her for her problem-solving skills, compelling writing, and clear, empathetic communication.

Recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Colorado Super Lawyers, and 5280 Top Lawyer, Laura A. Menninger is also a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Her dedication to justice, coupled with sharp legal insight, makes her one of Colorado’s most respected trial attorneys.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Haddon, Morgan and Foreman, P.C.
• Vice-Chair, American College of Trial Lawyers, Colorado State Committee
• Member, U.S. District Court of Colorado, Magistrate Selection Committee
• Board of Directors, Faculty of Federal Advocates
• Former Chairperson, U.S. District of Colorado, Criminal Justice Act Standing Committee
• Secretary, Women’s White Collar Defense Association, Denver Chapter
• Member, Colorado Women’s Bar Association
• Board Member, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Advisory Board Member, Wilson Center for Science & Justice, Duke Law School

Licensed State

• New York
• Colorado

Education

• Stanford Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Duke University
  BA with Magna Cum Laude

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