Djenita Svinjar

Business-savvy attorney with a strong background in commercial construction matters. Provides clients with comprehensive legal counsel that helps them navigate the complexities of the construction industry and achieve their goals.

Djenita Svinjar began her legal career as in-house counsel and assistant vice president for a Fortune 500 title insurance provider, which led her to the construction industry. Djenita’s construction experience stems from her time as corporate counsel for one of the nation’s largest general contractors, overseeing a multitude of responsibilities, including contract reviews and negotiations, resolution of mechanic’s lien and bond claims, and federal audit compliance. Thereafter, she served as outside counsel to several of the nation’s largest commercial general contractors, assisting with drafting, review and negotiation of commercial construction contracts and external general counsel matters.

Djenita’s hybrid experience as both in-house and outside counsel enables her to offer clients a unique perspective on construction law. Her diverse experiences in her prior roles allow her to better assist her clients by providing pragmatic legal expertise and practical business acumen to deliver strategic solutions that mitigate risks and maximize value for her clients. Djenita’s approach is collaborative, working as an extension of her clients’ teams, and she is known for her clear communication, responsiveness and practical advice.

Education

J.D., 2015, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law

B.A., 2012, Saint Bonaventure University

Admissions

Colorado

Nebraska

Missouri

Memberships

Women for Women International

Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology

American Wine Society

Community Involvement

G100 Group of Global Women Leaders, Colorado state chair for business networking, August 2025-Present

Ambassador for U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina relations for 5 Million Friends of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2025-Present

Vice president, National Association of Women in Construction, Metro Denver Chapter, 2022- 2025

Alumni Council member, St. Bonaventure University, 2024–Present

Member, U.S. Board of Advisors, Women for Women International, 2024–Present

Ambassador and Canine Airport Therapy Squad team member, Denver International Airport, 2022-2023

Board member, Boys and Girls Clubs of Weld County, 2020–2023

Young Professionals Board member, WorldDenver, 2021-2023

AWARDS

Next Gen Global Leaders Network, 2025 cohort

Women We Admire: The Top Women Leaders of 2024

Colorado Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2023-2025

Denver Business Journal, 40 under 40 Award Recipient, 2023

Certificate of Leader Development in National Security and Strategy from U.S. Army War College, July 2025