About Lindsay Brown

Lindsay spent the first ten years of her career litigating complex criminal cases in state and federal court, first as a trial attorney with the Denver office of the Colorado State Public Defender and later as a partner with two top law firms in Denver. During that time, she tried more than 50 cases to verdict and was named one of Colorado’s “Rising Star” Super Lawyers from 2016-2021.

While working in litigation, Lindsay developed a robust juvenile and education law practice focused on helping students accused of wrongdoing fight against unfair and unwarranted consequences imposed by schools. With the evolution of Title IX, she began representing students in Title IX hearings and other misconduct proceedings and quickly learned how biased these processes were against the accused. She was appalled at how schools routinely ignored even the most basic forms of due process. Recognizing the dire consequences that stem from an unfair system, Lindsay set out to hold schools and decision-makers accountable in order to protect the rights of the accused. Lindsay has had tremendous success representing students in Title IX hearings at schools and universities in Colorado and beyond, and has represented students in all grades ranging from kindergarten through graduate school.

Lindsay prides herself on being a tenacious and formidable advocate who thinks outside the box to achieve excellent results. Her clients have commented on the expertise and deep sense of commitment that Lindsay has shown while helping them navigate through complex and stressful legal proceedings. Lindsay brings a practical approach to her work on every case, carefully assessing the best route to resolution in the context of each client’s specific objectives.

Lindsay Brown

  • Title IX Investigations
  • School and University Disciplinary Proceedings
  • Student Rights and Due Process
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Education Law
  • Criminal Defense of Juveniles and Adults
  • Dependency and Neglect Proceedings

  • Successfully represented graduate student at the University of Denver accused of multiple claims of sexual assault under Title IX. All claims resulted in a finding of “Not Responsible” after a hearing.
  • Counsel to a kindergarten student accused of sexual harassment of a fellow student at a public school in the Denver area. Negotiated dismissal based on lack of jurisdiction under Title IX.
  • Counsel to an undergraduate student at Colorado School of Mines accused of sexual misconduct. Achieved an informal resolution that allowed the student to remain enrolled and graduate on time.
  • Represented a student at the University of Colorado accused of drug distribution. Successful resolution through Student Conduct that allowed the student to remain in school on low-level probation status.
  • Counsel to undergraduate student accused of sexual assault at University of Denver in Title IX hearing and related criminal case. Student acquitted of all charges and found “Not Responsible” after extensive litigation and Title IX hearing.
  • Successfully represented high school senior accused of sexual misconduct at Denver area charter school. Case dismissed after investigation and presentation of defense case to the school’s Title IX investigator.

  • Pepperdine University, B.S. (2004)
  • University of Colorado, J.D. (2009)

  • Super Lawyers, Rising Stars (2016-2021)
  • Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys (2022)
  • National Trial Lawyers 40 Under 40 (2017-2020)
  • Lowry E. Kelly Memorial Award (2012)

  • Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA)
  • Women’s White Collar Defense Association
  • Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
  • Faculty of Federal Advocates
  • Rhone Brackett Inn of Court (ret. 2019)
  • Colorado Bar Association

  • State of Colorado (2009)
  • United States District Court, District of Colorado (2009)
  • United States Supreme Court (2013)

What Our Clients Say:

“Lindsay walked our family through the fire with competence, courage, and relentless resolve. Her communication and unwavering expertise helped ease the enormous fear we felt as parents watching our son go through the most challenging time of his life. As promised, she left no stone unturned and held our son’s school accountable for treating BOTH sides with fairness and respect. The investigation ended in his favor, and his life is finally moving forward again. We would not be here without Lindsay.”

— K.B., mother of student acquitted in Title IX investigation

Because your future matters.