Executive Committee
Nicole R. Ament Executive Committee

Nicole R. Ament

Shareholder

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.

  • Counsel to Meriwether Companies, a private real estate investment and development firm, in its acquisition of Morgan Run Club & Resort in Rancho Santa Fe, California. The community includes a 27-hole championship golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, as well as swimming and fitness facilities. The resort also features a restaurant with indoor/outdoor dining, 17,000 square feet of private event space and 76 hotel rooms.

  • Counsel to Silverton Mountain, an expert-only ski area located in the San Juan mountain range in Colorado, on its sale to Heli Adventures, a heli-skiing and adventure travel company. This transaction was the culmination of our 25-year relationship with Silverton Mountain, having previously assisted the owners with the initial development of the ski area and day-to-day operations since opening.

  • Counsel to Delaware North, a leading global hospitality and entertainment company, in its continued expansion in the parks and lodging sector through its acquisition of the Best Western Premier Grand Canyon Squire Inn, a 322-room hotel and resort in Tusayan, Arizona. The Squire Resort is now the second hotel being operated by Delaware North at Grand Canyon National Park.

  • Counsel to ClubCorp in its acquisition of nine premier lifestyle golf clubs in residential communities located on the East Coast from Toll Golf, the golf and country club division of Toll Brothers, Inc., the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes.

  • Counsel to JMA Ventures in a two-part portfolio acquisition of eight office buildings in Henderson, Nevada. The first transaction involved the acquisition of a five commercial office building portfolio with more than 271,000 square feet. The second transaction involved the acquisition of three buildings near Green Valley Ranch Resort spanning about 163,000 square feet combined.

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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, 2023-2024

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