Member Spotlight

• Publication year: 2017
• Pages: 104

46 Colo.Law. 104 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Vol. 46, No. 11 [Page 104] The Colorado Lawyer December, 2017

Casey S. Cassinis

Casey S. Cassinis is serving her first term on the Colorado Lawyer Advisory Board. She joined the board on July 1, 2016.

Describe yourself in five words.

Determined, active, passionate, persistent, and compassionate.

Why did you become a lawyer?

The exposure to my father’s aviation law practice led me to law school. After sitting in depositions and courtrooms from a young age, I was convinced that a good lawyer can make a difference in the lives of those facing a crisis. In law school, the trial team confirmed my passion for the courtroom and desire to become a trial attorney.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given?

Your moral compass is your best guide.

What is one of the most positive experiences you’ve had as a lawyer?

One of the most positive experiences in my practice is the ability to deliver meaningful results to people in difficult situations. I have the privilege of getting to know the majority of my clients on a personal level. Sitting around the kitchen table, sharing a cup of coffee, and getting to know their families during the course of representation affords me the opportunity to earn their trust and respect. In those situations, the sense of satisfaction derived from achieving the best possible...