Nick Santucci

I am thrilled to join Ascent Employment Law as Of Counsel, specializing in employment litigation defense and advice and counsel. I was first drawn to employment law because of the ability to impact the workforce in a positive way. There is no better avenue to achieve this goal than as a management-side employment attorney on the forefront of an ever-changing employment law landscape, as I routinely guide my clients to proactively navigate the complexities of multi-jurisdictional compliance.

As an attorney licensed in Colorado and California, I partner with my clients to achieve business-practical and legally compliant solutions. To that end, I devote a significant portion of my practice to all aspects of employment advice and counseling, including compliance with state and local employment laws governing pay, leaves of absence, anti-discrimination, background checks, and accommodations.  In addition, I have conducted employment due diligence reviews in corporate mergers and acquisitions and represented federal contractors in government audits.

I also have significant experience advocating for my clients in state and federal agency actions and in court. My experience includes litigating wrongful termination cases, wage and hour class and collective actions, ERISA lawsuits, and trade secret disputes. I’ve been fortunate to represent employers of all sizes and across industries including health care, insurance, real estate developers, casinos, restaurants, telecommunications, call centers, and retail services.

When I am not practicing law, you can find me enjoying everything outdoors that Colorado has to offer, spending time with loved ones, attending concerts, and traveling to be near the ocean whenever I can.