Jenny Small, Kate Turshen Schroepfer and Sheri Kelly-Rabolt joined Otteson Shapiro’s Denver banking practice in May 2025. Each bringing specialized expertise to their practice, we are excited to welcome them to our team.

Small joins Otteson Shapiro from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) with an established track record in banking law, payment policy and licensing with specific subject matter expertise in tribal banking. Small earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics and international relations from Claremont McKenna College and a Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law.

Schroepfer has joined as a partner with a practice focus on asset-based and cash flow financings, secured and unsecured acquisition financings, real estate financings, leveraged buyouts, mezzanine financings, recapitalizations and refinancings. She also brings a wealth of experience in disposition and acquisition of distressed assets and loans, real estate and other complex commercial transactions. Schroepfer has a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and history from Emory University and received a Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado Law School.

Kelly-Rabolt is our newest banking attorney, experienced in representing national and community banks and financial institutions in multi-million dollar real estate transactions. Kelly-Rabolt received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Reed College and a Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado School of Law.

“Each of these women brings a robust background in their respective banking practices, which will benefit our team and our clients through new insights, fresh perspectives and a highly attuned understanding of the law,” said Christian E. Otteson, partner, Otteson Shapiro. “Bringing them on to our team is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to attracting top talent and deepening our practice teams in key industry sectors.”

Please join us in welcoming Jenny, Kate and Sheri to Otteson Shapiro.