Taft (formerly Sherman & Howard) Mountain West Chairman and Colorado Partner-in-Charge Stefan Stein was named to the ColoradoBiz 2025 Business Law Power List, recognizing him as among the most influential and respected practitioners in Business Law.

Stein highlighted the merger of Taft and Sherman & Howard, commenting that the partnership “will sustain our success for generations to come.” The list notes Stein’s varied career experiences in private practice, as a federal prosecutor, in-house counsel, and corporate officer, as well as his community service work with nonprofits.

“Professional success is not given; it is earned through hard work and the guidance and support of others,” said Stein. “We must always give back and pay it forward.” View the full feature HERE.

Stein is a litigator with decades of experience representing companies and individuals in complex business disputes, internal investigations, and government investigations and enforcement actions. He formerly served as the CEO of Sherman & Howard and has held leadership positions in the telecommunications/technology industry.

Effective Jan. 1, 2025, Sherman & Howard combined with Taft, creating a firm powered by more than 1,000 attorneys from Washington, D.C. to the Mountain West. The combination enables both firms to deepen their benches of attorneys and strengthen their service offerings.

ColoradoBiz is a media publication that aims to be a resource for executives and leaders navigating the diverse landscape of Colorado. The 2025 Power Lists honorees are selected by the editorial leadership team and based on everyday reporting and knowledge of the local Colorado market. Readers and others in the legal community also provide their input and perspective on those who should be recognized. The Power Lists recognizes individuals in 10 categories: Architects, Business Law, Business Litigation, Commercial Brokers, Contractors, Family Law, Natural Resources Law, Personal Injury Law, Real Estate/Construction Law, and Wealth Managers.