McGeady Sisneros, P.C.

ATTORNEYS

Kathy S. Kanda
Associate
kkanda@mcgeadysisneros.com

Kathy Kanda has been an associate of the firm practicing special district law since 2003, though her relationship with the firm began in 2001 as a summer clerk. Before attending law school, Kathy worked for the State of Colorado bringing to her practice extensive knowledge about and experience in governmental affairs, public policy, community relations and project management. She was included in the 2010 Colorado Super Lawyers list of Rising Stars. Kathy is also the firm’s in-house yoga instructor.

Education
   • University of Denver Sturm College of Law (J.D. 2003)
          Order of St. Ives
          Chancellor’s Scholar, 2000-2003
          Water Law Review, Member (2000-2001)
          General Editor and Member Law Review (2001-2003)
   • University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A. with distinction 1976)

Place of Birth
   • Keenesburg, Colorado

Bar Admissions
   • Colorado

Other Professional Experience
   • Colorado Department of Natural Resources (1991-2000)
   • Colorado Department of Revenue (1984-1991)
   • Colorado Division of Securities (1982-1984)
   • Management Consultant (1982-2000)

Professional Memberships & Activities
   • Colorado Bar Association
   • Denver Bar Association
   • Special District Association of Colorado

Presentations & Publications
   • Special Districts in Colorado, co-presenter, Lorman Seminars
           (2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009)
   • Special District: Due Diligence is a Must Prior to Acquisition, Colorado Real            Estate Journal (March 19 – April 1, 2008), co-authored with
           Darlene Sisneros
   • The Second Energy Boom, moderator, Rocky Mountain Land Use
           Institute (2006)
   • Validity and Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act in the Tenth
           Circuit After City of Boerne v. Flores, 79 Denv. U.L. Rev. 295 (2002)
   • Legal Underpinnings of the Right to Float Through Private Property in Colorado:
           A Response to John Hill, 5 U. Denv. Water L. Rev. 457 (2002), co-authored
           with Lori Potter and Stephen Marlin

Community Involvement
   • Empowerment Program, Board of Directors (1989-present)
   • Casting for Recovery, Colorado Planning Committee (2004-2007), fly fishing
           instructor and river helper (2004-present)

Personal
Kathy practices law in order to fund her passion for fly fishing, which she has done on four continents. She also enjoys practicing and teaching yoga, traveling, and sharing good food and playing board games with her husband, family and friends.