KO Law Promotes Ryan Sykora and Samantha Pjesky to Of Counsel

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KO Law, a leading corporate boutique law firm, today announced the promotion of Ryan Sykora and Samantha Pjesky to Of Counsel, effective January 1, 2026. The promotions recognize their legal expertise, sophisticated deal experience, and leadership within the firm.

“Ryan and Samantha are exceptional attorneys and trusted advisors to our clients,” said KO Law Managing Partner Jennifer Rosenthal. “Sam and Ryan both regularly handle complex financings and M&A transactions and are widely regarded as go-to advisors. Both their practical judgment and their deep experience are tremendous assets to the firm and our clients.”

Pjesky advises companies throughout their lifecycle, including entity formations, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters. Her experience spans multiple industries, including consumer products, technology, telecommunications, healthcare, and energy. Before joining KO Law, she practiced at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in Denver. Pjesky earned her law degree from the University of Colorado School of Law, where she was elected to the Order of the Coif.

Sykora is a corporate attorney whose practice focuses on business transactions and corporate law, including debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, company formations, and corporate governance matters. His experience includes representing public and private companies in transactions exceeding $1 billion, as well as advising emerging growth companies and investors in angel and venture capital financings. Prior to joining KO Law, Sykora practiced at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and Bingham McCutchen LLP in Boston. He earned his law degree from Boston College Law School, graduating cum laude.

Both attorneys have been with KO Law for more than a decade.

About KO Law

Founded in 2003, KO Law is a leading corporate boutique that combines the sophistication and experience of national firms with a practical, business-first approach and a lean model. With offices in Denver and Boulder, Colorado, KO Law serves clients nationwide—from startups to Fortune 100 companies—across three core practice areas: corporate and transactional; operational, commercial, and technology contracts; and data privacy and security.

KO Law has been recognized by Chambers, Best Law Firms®, and Super Lawyers for its work in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, corporate law, technology transactions, privacy and data security, biotech and life sciences, food and beverage, energy and natural resources, and other areas. For more information, visit kofirm.com.