Released June 16, 2010

Denver, Colo. — Kamlet Reichert, LLP is proud to announce that attorney Michelle Elise Cormier has joined the firm’s Litigation group.  Ms. Cormier’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation involving a range of matters, including corporate, commercial, securities, employment, and appellate cases.

“Michelle brings unique expertise that combines significant private litigation work at top global firms with years of public service for Colorado's federal judges," said Stephen Gurr, Chairperson of the practice area.  “We are fortunate to have her on our team.”

Prior to joining Kamlet Reichert, Ms. Cormier served as a law clerk for the former Chief Judge Edward Nottingham and, subsequently, as an emergency clerk to United States District Court for the District of Colorado Judges Christine Arguello, Robert Blackburn, Wiley Daniel, and Marcia Krieger.  Ms. Ms. Cormier has also practiced at global law firms in San Francisco and Denver. 

Ms. Cormier has extensive experience in securities, employment, intellectual property, and general commercial litigation.  Before attending law school, Ms. Ms. Cormier was an equities trader, which led to significant experience in corporate matters, including initial and secondary securities offerings, SEC internal investigations, antitrust and securities matters.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to join the team of talented attorneys at Kamlet Reichert,” said Ms. Cormier.  “I look forward to undertaking the exciting and challenging work ahead with all of the wonderful people at the firm.”

After completing her B.A. at Princeton University, Ms. Cormier received her J.D. at Yale Law School where she was a Senior Editor of the Yale Law Journal.

Ms. Cormier has acted pro bono as guardian ad litem with the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center, as an immigration advocate with the Rocky Mountain Survivor Center, and as a representative with the ACLU in a prisoner rights matters.  Ms. Ms. Cormier is fluent in Spanish and French and functional in German.  She enjoys cooking, reading, and skiing.