Associate

Colton Francoeur

Colton joined BLM&H in 2023 as an Associate in the Corporate and Securities, and Employment practice groups.

Biography

Colton joined BLM&H in 2023 as an Associate in the Corporate and Securities, and Employment practice groups. Prior to joining BLM&H, Colton clerked for a Virginia-based law firm where he researched and wrote memoranda regarding a variety of legal matters, including restrictive covenants and franchisor liability. Colton also clerked for the American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ) where he collaboratively researched, wrote and edited official reports sent to the United Nations regarding the status of human rights in various countries. At the ACLJ, he also analyzed consequential bills moving through state legislatures and contributed to research for an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court for a First Amendment case. Colton’s law school, through its Center for Global Justice, sent him to Pohang, South Korea where he worked at Handong International Law School. While at Handong, Colton assisted professors with research and writing on U.S. public policy (most significantly state COVID-19 policy) and did legal work for a business startup accelerator.

Colton earned a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management from Regent University, where he served in leadership positions for several campus organizations. He subsequently earned a J.D. from Regent University School of Law, where he was a member of the Honors Program. At Regent Law, he served as a Managing Editor of the Regent University Law Review. He also was a member of the Regent University Business Law Society and a student member of the James Kent American Inn of Court.

Colton enjoys being involved with his church, playing guitar and piano, participating in bluegrass jams, and spending time outdoors.

Experience

Worked as a summer law clerk at Anchor Legal Group where he researched and wrote memoranda regarding state and federal case law pertaining to diverse legal matters.

Served as an extern and a clerk for the American Center for Law & Justice where he worked on official reports sent to the United Nations, conducted legal analysis on bills moving through state legislatures, and researched U.S. Supreme Court First Amendment case law for an amicus brief filed in the Supreme Court.

Interned at Handong International Law School where he conducted research and writing on U.S. federal and state policy, and did legal work for a startup accelerator in Southeast Asia.

Publications, Presentations & Recognitions

Dean’s Academic Merit Scholarship and Honors Program, Regent University School of Law (2020-2023)

“Outstanding Staff Member” Award, Regent University Law Review (2022)

Book Award in Business Analytics & Finance, Regent University School of Law (2023)

Professional and Civic Activities

Colton was a student member of the James Kent American Inn of Court.