Caitlin Quander, a shareholder in Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck’s Real Estate Department, was honored with the 2026 Sherman R. Miller Trailblazer Award from NAIOP Colorado. The award recognizes NAIOP members 45 and younger who have already made significant contributions to the industry, embodying the spirit of innovation, leadership and excellence.
With an emphasis on land use and entitlements, Quander’s practice spans all areas of real estate development including acquisitions and dispositions, zoning and development as well as serving as special and general counsel to various governmental and quasi-governmental entities. Working primarily on Colorado projects, Quander regularly interfaces with local municipalities and agencies. She advises clients on development and entitlement matters related to land use, including zoning due diligence, development agreements and intergovernmental agreements. She guides clients through board of adjustment, annexation, affordable housing, landmark preservation and historic designation, and planning and zoning processes.
Beyond her legal work, Quander maintains a strong leadership presence within NAIOP Colorado, having chaired the Public Policy Committee, served on numerous committees, mentored emerging professionals, held a board seat and served as chapter president in 2023. In the broader community, she serves as chair of the City and County of Denver’s Planning Board.
Quander was recognized at the 2026 Colorado Commercial Real Estate Honors on Feb. 26.
NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, is the leading organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial and mixed-use real estate. Its Colorado chapter was founded in 1977 and aims to provide opportunities for members to increase their knowledge and network in the commercial real estate industry.
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