Jennifer S. Allen
Partner
Jennifer Allen is a partner at Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP, where she specializes in complex commercial cases and natural resource related litigation. Jennifer’s practice includes commercial litigation, including contract disputes and business torts. Jennifer has particular expertise in litigation cases for clients working in the oil and natural gas, and mining industries. Jennifer brings a pragmatic and strategic focus to her cases, working with her clients to effectively and efficiently handle a wide variety of commercial disputes.
Jennifer has been named a “Rising Star” by Colorado Super Lawyers. She was named a Top Lawyer in Commercial Law by 5280 (2025, 2026). She was recognized as a Rising Star in Benchmark Litigation (2026). In 2026 and 2027, she was selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers® in Commercial Litigation. Jennifer was on the Executive Committee for the Colorado Pledge to Diversity and was a member of the 2019-2020 General Counsel Mentor Program, a program which brings women attorneys and lawyers together with Denver-area in-house counsels. Prior to joining Davis Graham, Jennifer was a litigation associate at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC.
Jennifer received her J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, where she was editor-in-chief of the Michigan Journal of International Law. She received her B.S.F. from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, graduating magna cum laude. She is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, as well as courts in Colorado, Wyoming, and North Dakota.
Representative Experience
- Secured complete defense victory in case involving allegations of tortious interference with oil and gas project.
- Obtained dismissal of all claims seeking damages at the motion to dismiss stage in case involving disputes over title to oil and gas assets.
- Won summary judgment on all claims in case relating to breach and termination of commercial lease.
- Overturned jury verdict awarding $41 million in damages, and secured defense verdict on retrial.
Practices & Industries
Admitted In
Colorado
District of Columbia
Virginia
Wyoming
Education
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., cum laude, Dean’s Scholar, 2011
Georgetown University, Walsh School of Foreign Service, B.S.F.S., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 2008