Molly Jansen O'Brien

Collaborate with Lead Attorney to define and execute the firm's strategic objectives, focusing on growth, marketing and branding, client satisfaction, and financial sustainability. Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance efficiency and productivity. Oversee financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to ensure profitability and cost control. Provide guidance on talent acquisition, performance management, and professional development initiatives to support a high-performing firm. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and ethical standards, maintaining a strong commitment to legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Successfully closed residential real estate transactions. Conducted thorough market research and analysis to provide clients with accurate property valuations and pricing recommendations. Implemented targeted marketing strategies, including online listings, social media promotion, and traditional advertising, resulting in 20% increase in lead generation. Demonstrated strong negotiation skills, consistently securing favorable terms for clients and maximizing their ROI. Built and maintained strong client relationships through effective communication, responsiveness, and trustworthiness. Collaborated with mortgage brokers, inspectors, and contractors to streamline transaction process and ensure smooth closings. Stayed current with industry trends and regulations.

Owned and operated afast-paced Criminal Defense and Family Law Firm. Litigated over three hundred Jury Trials, countless Court Trials, and Evidentiary Hearings. The Firm handled domestic relations, civil matters, and criminal offenses, including sex assaults and homicide, all over the State of Colorado, the 10th Judicial District and before Administrative Agencies. Performed administrative and management functions related to the practice of law, including finance and accounting, advertising, and marketing, calendaring, overseeing and training staff, Associate Attorneys and Contract Attorneys. Maintained constant communication with clients and managed expectations and realistic outcomes through case/evidence analysis and legal advice. Collaborated and negotiated with prosecutors, researched, and prepared written Constitutional Motions to the Court for argument, analyzed case discovery, and coordinated private investigators and private evaluators.

Appointed position by the President of Senate of Colorado. Appointed Chairwoman in 2019. Managed a Commission of ten appointees. Evaluated surveys and other confidential information of Broomfield and Adams County Judges. Conducted observations and interviews with Judge up for an interim review or reelection. Provided narrative reports to the Judges during interim cycle and for the Blue Book during a retention cycle. Prepared and negotiated Performance Plans if recommended. Managed scheduling of all meetings and interviews, trained new commissioners, communicated directly with the State Commission on various issues. Managed communication with the press.

Ran for office as the first woman in the County. The race resulted in a loss of only 4.2% to the incumbent. Managed volunteers, coordinated all fundraising efforts, campaign finance, and engaged in community outreach. Attended party related meetings and events giving speeches throughout the County and engaged in a public debate against party opponent.