Taft has named M&A attorney Lyle Wallace as partner-in-charge of its Colorado and Nevada offices. In this new role, Wallace will lead the firm’s strategic direction across Colorado and Nevada, advance key growth and market-expansion initiatives, and champion a culture of collaboration and excellence.
“I am grateful for the leadership opportunities the firm has afforded me over the years and look forward to guiding our Colorado and Nevada offices into our next chapter of success and growth,” said Wallace. “I am very fortunate to be surrounded by incredibly talented attorneys and staff and am committed to ensuring that Taft continues to deliver exceptional client service. Our firm will also focus on attracting and retaining top talent, while meaningfully engaging with and supporting our communities.”
Wallace is a mergers and acquisitions attorney with more than 25 years of experience guiding clients through complex transactions. Licensed and based in Colorado, Wallace demonstrated his leadership while serving as practice group leader of S&H’s Business & Real Estate practice group and on the S&H Executive Committee.
Wallace succeeds Stefan Stein, who first served as CEO of Sherman & Howard (S&H), then transitioned to Mountain West chairman and Colorado partner-in-charge when Taft and Sherman & Howard merged at the beginning of 2025.
“Leading Taft’s Mountain West offices and before that Sherman & Howard, has been a pleasure and privilege, and I’m excited to see the positive impact Lyle’s leadership will bring to the firm,” said Stein. “He has been instrumental in driving growth and strategy in Denver, and with him at the helm, I am confident our strong momentum will continue.”
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