Wayne Vaden is the managing attorney of City Park Law Group, LLC, focusing on real estate, family law, estate planning and probate, civil litigation and commercial transactions. With over 30 years’ experience, Mr. Vaden acted as lead counsel in hundreds of proceedings, from small administrative hearings to complex trials in State and Federal Court.

For every legal project, Mr. Vaden examines the legal, economic and practical issues presented, formulates a strategy in the best interest of the client, and implements a plan designed to achieve optimal results, within budgetary parameters.

Mr. Vaden worked for the law firms, Holme Roberts & Owen LLP and Baker & Hostetler LLP. He received his Juris Doctor (JD) from Arizona State University, College of Law, his Masters of Law in Taxation (LLM) from the University of Denver and his Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Mr. Vaden is a graduate of East High School.

Mr. Vaden’s experience includes working as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Colorado (Consumer Protection) and Senior Assistant City Attorney for the City and County of Denver (Employment Law).

From 2003 to 2007, Mr. Vaden was appointed by Mayor Hickenlooper to serve as the Denver Clerk and Recorder / Public Trustee / Election Commissioner. He served on the transition teams for both Mayor Hickenlooper and Mayor Hancock.

Mr. Vaden previously served as the Board Chairman for the Urban League of Denver, and served on the Board of Directors for several community organizations. Currently the head track and field coach at Northfield High School and Angel Flight Track Club, Inc., Mr. Vaden has coached for over 30 years, leading the Montbello High School – Lady Warriors to three consecutive Colorado 5A State Championships (2003 – 2005) and helping numerous student-athletes earn athletic scholarships to major universities.