Elsa Martinez Tenreiro, Esq.
I chose this career path because
She chose her career path because she always wanted to help people and be of service to the legal system. She enjoys teaching classes and giving back to the community, while also chairing several committees in Denver.
I prepared for this career by
She prepared for her career by obtaining a Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of Colorado School of Law and a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Colorado.
The biggest challenge I've overcome
She has not faced many challenges professionally.
My greatest strength(s)
Her greatest strength is in the worker's compensation area, as she saw the need in the community. She is bilingual, so she has the ability to help and advocate for those who need a voice.
My greatest accomplishment to date
Her greatest accomplishments to date are her children and her ability to maintain a work-life balance. She is also proud to have been involved with the Colorado Bar Association for more than 20 years.
My personal/professional goals
Her professional goals are to expand the firm and grow personally.
What/Who has inspired me the most
Her inspiration comes from the desire to help, as well as the pride she feels when she can reassure a client that everything will be alright.
I participate in the following organizations/memberships
Colorado Bar Association; Hispanic Bar Association; Denver Bar Association; Women in Worker's Compensation; Professionals in Worker's Compensation; Worker's Compensation Education Association; Colorado Judicial Institute and Workplace Injury Litigation Group; Metro Volunteer Lawyers; Fellow, Colorado Bar Foundation Fellow; CCIE Dream Teams
I have received the following Honors/Awards/Scholarships
The DBA Award of Merit (2012); CBA Worker’s Compensation Section Lance Butler Award (2008); Denver Bar Association Volunteer Lawyer of the Year (2005); Metro Volunteer Lawyer (2004); Super Lawyer; AV Peer Review Rating, Lexisnexis Martindale-Hubbell
I support the missions of these charities/volunteer my time
Denver Metro Volunteer Lawyers Bar Association
I enjoy the following hobbies/interests
Traveling; Exercising; Reading; Dancing; Scrapbooking; Spending time with her children; Theater