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Elizabeth Hartsel
ColoradoBiz Staff //August 5, 2026//
Elizabeth “Liz” Hartsel is a partner at Senn Fortis and a leading employment and commercial litigator known for her courtroom success, mentorship and commitment to service. She handles complex disputes for businesses and individuals, securing significant results including a $713,454 jury award for a construction client following a five-day trial. Hartsel has also achieved favorable outcomes in employment disputes and discrimination matters while providing strategic guidance to employers on evolving workplace laws.
Hartsel’s legal excellence has earned recognition as a Colorado Super Lawyer, a Benchmark Litigation “Future Star” and a selection to The Best Lawyers in America for Labor and Employment Litigation for three consecutive years. She was also selected for the Colorado Bar Association’s COBALT leadership program.
At Senn Fortis, Hartsel has helped shape a culture focused on collaboration, mentorship and service. She rebuilt the firm’s litigation internship program, invests in attorney development and teaches associates the reasoning behind legal strategies. As Pro Bono Partner, she strengthened the firm’s pro bono efforts through improved structures and accountability.
Hartsel’s community impact extends beyond her legal practice. She represents vulnerable clients through the Federal Limited Appearance Program, including asylum seekers, domestic violence survivors and minors seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. She supports Colorado’s arts community through leadership roles with Inside the Orchestra and the Colorado Symphony and received the Colorado Attorneys for the Arts Volunteer Attorney Impact Award in 2023. Hartsel also mentors students and teaches as an adjunct professor, reflecting her commitment to expanding opportunity and supporting future leaders.
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