Executive Committee
Background
More than 20 years working in real estate law. Experience managing transactions with as many as 276 properties in a single portfolio. Expertise handling $1.5 billion in deals.
These are just some of the many credentials that Nicole Ament, a member of the firm’s Executive Committee, brings to her real estate practice and clients’ projects, every day. Focusing on land use, development, financing and disposition, she spearheads transactions featuring complex portfolios and large single assets. Nicole draws on diverse experience navigating complicated development and land use issues, to ensure her clients across the nation—from resorts and second-home communities to mixed-use projects and recreational developments—meet their business goals. Previously, she served as the chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department as well as its Hospitality, Resort Recreation industry group. In 2018, Nicole was named one of Bisnow’s Denver Power Women for having a significant impact on the business and commercial real estate industries, and helping propel cities and communities forward.
Armed with this extensive background, Nicole isn’t just an unparalleled authority in her space; she’s also a trusted advisor—cultivating deep relationships with clients. Whether she’s finding new ways to make transactions more efficient or developing smooth exit strategies and structuring opportunity zone investments, Nicole brings dedication and drive to every angle of her work.
A leader in all aspects of her life, Nicole is also a champion of various social and community initiatives. She previously served as co-chair of the firm’s Women’s Leadership Initiative, and on the committees of five advocacy and charitable groups, including Habitat for Humanity and the Urban Land Institute.
Representative Matters
- Counsel to Brue Bakol Capital Partners in its development of The District, a walkable mixed-use community that will include over 2.5 million square feet of office space, a 200-key hotel, 1,800 residential units and over 30,000 square feet of retail on 36 acres in Centennial, Colorado.
- Counsel to Centennial Opportunity Fund in the development of Bighorn Crossing, a mixed-use residential and commercial project in Georgetown, Colorado. The development includes townhouses and multifamily residential, a brew pub and a Microtel by Wyndham.
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Credentials
Education
- J.D., 1998, University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Order of St. Ives
- B.A., 1995, Trinity University
Admissions
- Colorado
Memberships
Colorado Bar Association
Colorado Women’s Bar Association
Denver Bar Association
Community Involvement
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Board Member, Downtown Denver Partnership
Chair, Economic Development Group, South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce
Board Chair, South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors, Kempe Foundation
Board of Directors, Parkinson Association of the Rockies
Board of Trustees, Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Executive Committee, Urban Land Institute
Site Acquisition Committee, Habitat for Humanity
Steering Committee, Colorado Women’s ‘Power of One’
Trustee, South Suburban Christian Church
Leadership Denver, 2008
50 for Colorado, 2006
Recognition
AWARDS:
“Nicole makes it a priority to understand and engage with her client’s business and industry. She brings valuable experience and insight to the transactions on which she works.” – Chambers USA, 2023
Best Lawyers in America, 2019-2025
Chambers USA, 2023-2025
5280 Top Lawyers, 2023-2025
Connect Media, Best Lawyers in Real Estate, 2022
Finalist, Outstanding Women in Business, Denver Business Journal, 2020
Bisnow Denver Power Women 2018
Colorado Super Lawyers, 2009
