The People Who Make The Difference

Andrea Bonato-Gach

Senior Associate


Andi graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in May 2024, where she received the Sturm Law Scholarship and Scholastic Excellence Awards for her water law and land conservation transactions classes. Andi also graduated with a Public Good Distinction and is a member of the Order of the Coif.

While in law school, Andi began her water law journey through legal internships at nonprofit organizations called High Country Conservation Advocates and the Colorado Water Trust. Andi gained further experience in water quantity and public land law while interning in the Natural Resources & Environment Section of the Colorado Attorney General’s Office and in Denver Water’s Office of General Counsel. Andi also served on the editorial board of the University of Denver Water Law Review and as a board member for the Natural Resources and Environmental Law Society.

Andi began working as an associate attorney at Curtis, Justus, & Zahedi, LLC in October 2024. She serves many of the firm’s clients, including towns and municipalities, ditch and irrigation companies, and individual property owners.

 

 

 

Areas of Practice:

  • Water Law
  • Real Property Law

Bar Admissions:

  • Colorado, 2024

Education:

  • University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, Denver, Colorado, 2024
    – J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
    – Public Good Distinction
    – Sturm Law Scholarship
    – Scholastic Excellence Awards in water law and land conservation transactions classes
    Water Law Review Editorial Board  
    – Natural Resources and Environmental Law Society Board
    – Order of the Coif
  • University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, 2020
    – B.A., Bachelor of Arts in Music
    – Minor in Business
    – Graduated with Distinction and Highest Academic Honors
    – Honors Scholar
    – Dean’s List

Professional Associations & Memberships:

  • Colorado Bar Association, Water Law Section
  • Boulder County Bar Association