Meet the Team
Catherine A. Hildreth, Esq.
Managing Partner
Catherine is an experienced commercial real estate attorney who advises clients on the broad range of development, land use, entitlement, financing, acquisition and disposition issues that arise in complex industrial, multifamily, retail, and resort projects.
She guides local, regional, and national developers in the acquisition, development and financing of property, including industrial and multifamily residential buildings, offices, retail venues, ski resorts, golf courses, mixed-use developments and undeveloped land.
With a nuanced understanding of Colorado's business and commercial real estate climate, Catherine has represented big-box retailers and regional developers on land use, title, and financing matters. Her practice has a national reach, including complex development projects for major industrial projects and ski resorts, along with significant mixed-use projects and portfolio acquisitions for clients in the industrial, multifamily residential, convenience store and gas station, retail, resort, hospitality and recreation industries. In addition, she represents clients in the acquisition and disposition of vineyards and farms.
Phone: 303-253-4044
Email: catherine@hildrethcre.com
Bar Admissions
Colorado
Illinois
Community Involvement
Girls on the Run Coach (2026)
Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation Board Member (2016-2025)
Former Chairman (2020-2022)
Develop Jeffco, Co-Chair (2017-2018)
Jeffco Bright Futures, Steering Committee (2018)
Family Tree, Executive Committee (2017-2018)
Lyons Ridge Metropolitan District (2016 - 2018)
STRIVE Prep Young Professionals (2015-2017)
Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni Association
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Education
University of Illinois - Chicago (formally The John Marshall Law School) J.D., 2008
Ohio State University B.A., cum laude, 2004
Memberships
Colorado Bar Association
Denver Bar Association
Advisory Panel, Jefferson County Zoning and Land Development Regulations Update (2019-2021)
Aly Kennedy, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Aly is an associate attorney at Hildreth Law, where her practice focuses on commercial real estate transactions. Before joining the firm, Aly gained hands-on real estate experience through a leadership development program with a large multifamily investment and property management company, along with prior work as a licensed real estate agent in California. This combination of industry and legal experience gives her a practical, business-minded approach to the transactions she handles.
Aly earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Real Estate, from the University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she was a recipient of the Frank L. Robinson Real Estate Law Scholarship and served as an Associate Editor of the Denver Law Review. She was admitted to the Colorado Bar in July 2026.
Originally from Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Aly was a competitive ski racer growing up. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, knitting, and spoiling her Cavalier King Charles puppy, Theodore.
Phone: 720-428-0722
Email: akennedy@hildrethcre.com
Education
University of Denver, Sturm College of Law J.D. 2026
University of Colorado at Boulder, B.S.B.A., 2021
Bar Admissions
Colorado
Emily Bloedorn, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Emily is an associate attorney at Hildreth Law LLC, where she works in commercial real estate law. Her interest in the field took shape during her undergraduate business studies and grew through her experiences during law school, where she developed the analytical precision and client communication skills she now brings to commercial real estate work.
Emily earned her J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School and her B.A. in Psychology, with minors in Business and Political Science, from the University of Colorado Boulder. She was very involved in the business minor program, serving as Chief Financial Officer of a student venture that won the Business Entrepreneurship Capstone Award. She also has a longstanding commitment to public service, having interned at a family-based immigration firm and working at the Korey Wise Innocence Project on post-conviction claims, part of a pattern of service works she's kept up since high school.
Originally from Chicago, Emily moved to Colorado for undergrad and never left. She's a die-hard Bears and Cubs fan who enjoys hiking, skiing, and volleyball. An avid traveler, Emily spent a semester studying abroad at Semester at Sea during undergrad, visiting multiple countries across several continents.
Phone: 720-428-1041
Email: ebloedorn@hildrethcre.com
Education
University of Colorado Law School, J.D., 2026
University of Colorado at Boulder, B.A. Psychology (Minors: Business, Political Science), 2021
Bar Admissions
Colorado
Memberships
Colorado Bar Association
Denver Bar Association
Ashley Johnson
Paralegal
Ashley brings six years of commercial and residential real estate experience to Hildreth Law. Since joining the firm in May 2026, she has played an integral role in supporting the firm, ensuring that each matter is handled efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.
Before joining Hildreth Law, Ashley worked as a transaction coordinator and transaction manager, supporting both commercial and residential real estate transactions from initial showings through final closing. Her experience includes drafting and reviewing contracts, making sure all documentation is completed and filed accurately, and working closely with clients and vendors to keep transactions moving smoothly. She has also led real estate marketing efforts. Ashley's background in client service and team leadership informs her attentive, client-focused approach and her ability to manage a high volume of work under tight deadlines. Dependable and detail-oriented, she is a trusted resource for both the firm and its clients.
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Ashley enjoys reading, baking, and spending quality time with her family.
Phone: 720-425-5738
Email: ajohnson@hildrethcre.com
Education
Appalachian State University, B.S. English
Certifications
Notary Public, State of Colorado
Kaylee Watts
Law Clerk
Kaylee joined Hildreth Law as a Law Clerk in June 2026 and supports the firm's attorneys on commercial real estate matters. She is a J.D. Candidate at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she expects to graduate in May 2028, and she is focused on building a transactional practice in real estate development, acquisitions, and community development.
As a student attorney in the law school's Community and Economic Development Clinic, Kaylee represents nonprofits, community associations, and small businesses on formation documents, contracts, and redevelopment matters. Before law school, she spent nearly two years as a legal assistant at a litigation practice in Tallahassee, where she drafted motions and correspondence and supported attorneys through discovery and court appearances. Her earlier years in the restaurant industry gave her a practical understanding of client service and high intensity work environments.
Kaylee received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University in 2023. A first-generation law student and Tallahassee native, she also serves as a peer mentor at Sturm College of Law.
Education
University of Denver, Sturm College of Law J.D. Candidate, May 2028
Dean's Scholarship in Law
Florida Atlantic University, B.A. Political Science, 2023
Dean's List
Launch Scholar
Memberships
Community and Economic Development Clinic, Student Attorney (2026 - Present)
Sturm College of Law, Peer Mentor
Sports and Entertainment Law Society, Event Chair
Sports and Entertainment Law Journal, Staff Editor
First Generation Law Student Alliance
Hildreth Law, LLC
1312 17th Street Suite 2715
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 720-425-5738
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