Overview

Rayner advises and defends employers in a wide range of employment law matters at both the trial and appellate levels.

She represents clients in single-plaintiff lawsuits and complex class and collective actions involving claims under Title VII, the ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, Title IX, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, among other federal and state laws. Rayner has experience handling matters before administrative agencies and in state and federal courts, offering clients strategic guidance through every stage of litigation.

Rayner counsels employers across industries on compliance with workplace laws and defends against claims involving discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and leave and accommodation disputes. Her experience includes navigating both administrative proceedings and high-stakes litigation, with a focus on clear, business-aligned legal solutions.

Rayner began her legal career as a law clerk for the Honorable Brian D. Boatright on the Colorado Supreme Court. She then practiced at an international law firm, where she focused on civil litigation and developed significant experience in appellate advocacy.

Rayner earned her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Colorado and graduated first in her class from the University of Alabama School of Law, where she served as an Articles Editor for the Alabama Law Review. Her strong academic foundation and practical litigation skills make her a valuable partner to employers navigating complex legal issues.

Honors & Recognition

  • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® "Ones to Watch" for Litigation - Labor and Employment and Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants (2021-2026)

Credentials

Clerkships

  • Hon. Brian D. Boatright, Colorado Supreme Court

Education

University of Alabama

  • J.D., summa cum laude, 2014
  • Order of the Coif
  • Hugo Black Scholar
  • Articles Editor of the Alabama Law Review

University of Colorado

  • B.A., 2010

Media

Professional & Civic Associations

Civic

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters

Professional

  • Colorado Bar Association
  • American Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law Section 

Admissions

  • Colorado, 2014
  • U.S. District Court - CO
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit

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Aristotle
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