Catherine A. Tallerico

Shareholder

PHONE: (303) 776-9900
FAX: (303) 776-9100
EMAIL: ctallerico@lyonsgaddis.com

Overview

Cathy Tallerico is a litigator who specializes in representing governmental entities such as school districts and special districts. She works closely with boards and executives on a wide variety of legal matters including policy development, employment matters, workplace investigations, open records and public meetings laws, education and student issues, constitutional issues, election matters, wage and hour issues and other matters which arise in day-to-day operations.

Cathy has substantial trial and appellate experience in civil litigation, representing clients before administrative agencies and in the State and Federal Courts. She handles a wide variety of lawsuits involving civil rights, constitutional claims, employment and discrimination laws, special education, contract disputes and construction matters.

Practices

Employment Law & Litigation
Education Law
Special Districts
Civil Rights
Governmental Immunity Issues
Construction Matters
Insurance Coverage

Education & Experience

Cathy received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado, School of Journalism in 1986. She earned her law degree from the University of Colorado, School of Law in 1990. Cathy served on the Board of Editors for the University of Colorado Law Review.

Prior Lyons Gaddis, Cathy was a shareholder at a litigation firm in Denver where she defended employment discrimination, civil rights and construction defect lawsuits.

Publications & Presentations

A selection of publications and presentations include:

Grievance Procedures, at Colorado Special Districts’ Annual Meeting in Keystone, September 10, 2022

The Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; a big change in Colorado Employment Law, at Colorado Special Districts’ Annual Meeting in Keystone, September 16, 2021

Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Special District Websites, September 2018, Annual Conference, Special District Association

Employment Law Challenges, Developments & Trends, September 2017, Annual Conference, Special District Association

Workplace Investigations, September 2016, Annual Conference, Special District Association

Top 10 Policies Your Board Should Have! September 2015, Annual Conference, Special District Association

Legal Issues Associated with Social Media, September 2014, Annual Conference, Special District Association

“EEOC’s New Enforcement Guidance on the Use of Criminal Background Checks”, The Colorado Lawyer, Vol. 41, p. 45, December 2012

The Framework of Special Education Law, October 2012, National Business Institute, Colorado Special Education Law Seminar

Employment Law Update, September 2012, Annual Conference, Special District Association

Legal Issues Associated with Bullying, June 2010, Colorado Association of School Boards

The ABC’s of Employment Law, October 2010 and September 2009, Colorado Association of School Boards, Annual Conference, Special District Association, Keystone, Colorado

What Every Tom, Dick and Mary Jane Should Know About Medical Marijuana in the Workplace, September 2010, Annual Conference, Special District Association

Challenges Posed by Teacher Discipline, Reporting and Settlement, June 2008, Colorado Association of School Boards

Community Involvement & Organizations

Cathy is a frequent speaker on employment and education issues. She is the past President of the Colorado Council of School Board Attorneys, and previously served on the Board of Directors of the Colorado Women’s Bar Association. She is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, Employment Section and Boulder Bar Association.

Personal

Cathy and her husband are empty-nesters. They live in Boulder with their dog. She enjoys dancing, hiking, skiing and reading.