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I’ve always been outspoken and for that reason I knew I wanted to pursue a career in advocacy.
Muliha Khan

Muliha Khan

Owner and Managing Partner

Expertise

Commercial and civil litigation;
Defend insurance companies and insureds;
Bad faith, personal and bodily injury and construction defect

Education

University of Denver College of Law, J.D.
The Colorado College, B.A.

Contact

mkhan@zalaw.com vCard

Overview

My commercial and civil litigation practice encompasses a broad range, including defending both insurance companies and insureds in bad faith, personal and bodily injury claims, and construction defect. I also practice in the area of employment law, providing both pre-litigation and litigation services.

Additionally, I have significant appellate experience at all levels and have drafted briefs for the United States Supreme Court, the Colorado Supreme Court and Colorado Court of Appeals. In 2014, I was selected as the “Publications Vice-Chair” of the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Diversity Committee. The goal of the committee is to advance and promote one of DRI’s core values: diversity in the legal profession, a cause close to my heart.

Education

Where I Studied

I graduated from Colorado College with a Bachelor of Arts in History, Cum Laude and with Distinction. I earned my J.D. from the University of Denver where I was the Candidacy Editor for the Denver Journal of International Law and Policy. I also participated in the Civil Litigation Clinic and moot court, placing first in the Client Counseling competition. I was recently honored by being named a Colorado Rising Star by Super Lawyers.

Global Experience

Where I’ve Been

My work and life experiences span four continents and I have lived significant portions of my life in the U.K., Libya, and Bangladesh. When I’m not in the process of obtaining defense verdicts, I enjoy travelling (beach destinations are my favorite), sampling Denver’s busy brunch scene, and nursing my keen karaoke addiction (some might say talent) whenever possible.

Speaking Engagements

My Talks and Seminars

  • Speaker: “Carriers and 1st Party Claims: Challenges, Trends and Pitfalls” Primerus Defense Institute Fall Seminar, 2021.
  • Mentor: Colorado Defense Lawyers Association 2021 Trial Academy.
  • Speaker: “Bad Faith & Time Limited Demands: Why the Change and How to Deal with Them?” 2021.
  • Speaker: “Up in Smoke. Missouri’s New Medical Marijuana Law and the Impact Upon Your Company,” 2020.
  • Speaker: “Use of Experts in 1st Party Cases,” 2020.
  • Speaker: “How to Find Success in Your Succession Planning,” Primerus Webinar Series, 2020.
  • Speaker: “Defeating Experts in Coverage-Based Bad Faith Actions,” Primerus Defense Institute Fall Seminar, 2019.
  • Speaker: “The New Generation of Law,” Primerus Young Lawyers Section Conference, 2019.
  • Speaker: “Weeding Out Employees: How Employers Should Navigate the Legalization of Marijuana,” Primerus Young Lawyers Section Conference, 2019.
  • Presenter: “Market Disruptors: Using Technology to Change the Way You Practice Law,” Primerus Defense Institute Convocation, 2018.
  • Moderator: “Changing Times & The Role of Diversity and Inclusiveness, Succession Planning, and Client Transparency,” Primerus Defense Institute Convocation, 2017.
  • Co-Presenter: “Comparative Litigation – Helpful Information for In-House Counsel,” Primerus Webinar, July 13, 2017.
  • Speaker: “Throwing Stones: Highs and Lows of the Legalization of Medical and Recreational Marijuana and the Impact on Employers,” Primerus Law Institute, May 12, 2017.
  • Presenter: “Effective Litigation Management” Property & Liability Resource Bureau (“PLRB”) Regional Adjusters Conferences; Frisco, TX; Atlanta, GA; and Columbus, OH, 2015.
  • Speaker: “Transitioning Relationships,” Primerus Western Regional Meeting, January 2015.
  • Presenter: “Getting WRAPped Up In Damages and Defenses,” Individualized Insurance Carrier Client Training, June 2014.
  • Speaker: “Handbooks and Employee Policies: Sending the Right Message,” Employment Law Seminar, 2008.
  • Speaker: “Employment Issues in the Paperless Workplace,” Employment Law Seminar, 2007.

Publications

My Papers and Press

  • “Looking at Maternity Leave and Beyond to Effect Change,” DRI Diversity Insider, 2014, Volume 6, Issue 1. Read
  • "Rocky Mountain High: What the Legalization of Marijuana Means for Employers,” Primerus Corporate Client e-Newsletter, Nov. 2013; also provided to attendees of the 2013 ACC Annual Meeting. Read
  • “A Survey of the Law of Non-Contractual Indemnity and Contribution,” Colorado Chapter, 2012 and 2014. Read

Volunteerism

Helping Where I Can

  • Publications Vice-Chair, The Defense Research Institute (DRI) Diversity Committee
  • Colorado High School Mock Trial Tournament, Scoring Panelist.
  • 9News: Law Line 9, Volunteer Attorney.

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