Welcome to O'Brien Law Firm LLC
At O'Brien Law Firm, LLC, we understand that family law matters can be emotionally charged and stressful for all parties involved. Our team of experienced attorneys is dedicated to helping our clients navigate the legal process with compassion and understanding.
Meet the Team at O'Brien Law Firm, LLC
Heather Vipond, Paralegal and Office Manager
Heather is a dedicated Family Law Paralegal and Office Manager with over ten years of experience supporting attorneys and guiding clients through the legal process with clarity, organization, and compassion. She plays a vital role in keeping cases moving efficiently while ensuring clients feel heard, respected, and supported every step of the way. Her attention to detail and calm, steady approach help create a sense of stability for families navigating emotionally complex legal matters.
With a strong background in family law, Heather has extensive experience working on matters involving divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence protection orders, and post-judgment modifications. She understands how overwhelming the legal system can feel and works hard to break down complicated procedures into clear, manageable steps so clients can feel informed and empowered.
Heather is especially passionate about advocating for survivors of domestic abuse. She approaches this work with deep empathy, confidentiality, and a trauma-informed mindset, believing that every client deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported during such vulnerable times. She is committed to helping survivors regain their sense of control and move forward with strength and confidence.
Outside of the office, Heather is a proud mother of four and values spending time creating memories with her family. She loves the outdoors and enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, camping, and exploring nature whenever she gets the chance. These adventures help her recharge and stay grounded, allowing her to bring patience, resilience, and positivity into both her personal life and professional work.
Olivia Bartholomew, Associate Attorney
Olivia is a family law attorney based along the Front Range in Colorado. She brings a calm presence, steady advocacy, and down-to-earth approach to helping families through life’s toughest transitions.
Before moving to the United States, she earned degrees in both law and science in Australia, grounding her work in a strong analytical foundation and a genuine curiosity about how people and systems function. Her "Aussie" upbringing allows a straight-talking clarity in Olivia's practice — a style shaped as much by her legal training as by the open, inquisitive spirit of her scientific background. Today, she applies that dual perspective to our Colorado practice, guiding clients through divorce, parental responsibility matters, and other complex family issues with a blend of compassion, strategy, and unwavering advocacy.
Service has always been central to Olivia's career. She has volunteered as Board Treasurer for various local Boulder County not-for-profit organizations, and has trained with a local organization that supports victims of interpersonal violence. Her volunteer work deepens her belief that the law is not just a tool for resolving conflict — it’s a way to support people in finding their footing again.
A longtime yoga teacher and practitioner, she draws on the steadiness and self-awareness cultivated on the mat to bring a balanced, empathetic approach to her legal work. Whether in the courtroom, in mediation, or sitting with a client in a difficult moment, she leads with presence, patience, and purpose.
Outside the office, she can often be found practicing yoga, cooking (and eating), enjoying Colorado’s outdoors, or spending time with her husband and three teenage children. Despite years in the U.S., her Aussie spirit remains — a sense of humor, a love for a good challenge, and an ability to find grounding even when life gets a bit upside-down.
Shauna O'Brien, Managing Attorney and Founder of O'Brien Law Firm, LLC
As the founder of the firm, Shauna brings a rare combination of legal expertise, emotional intelligence, and lived experience to her work with families. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder, a foundation that continues to shape her thoughtful, client-centered approach to the practice of law. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law—an achievement she completed while raising four of her five children—demonstrating resilience, focus, and a deep understanding of the realities families face during times of transition.
Raised by a father who practiced law, Shauna has had a lifetime of exposure to how legal challenges affect people beyond the courtroom. Combined with more than a decade of professional experience working with families, this perspective allows her to approach each case with both strategic insight and genuine empathy. She understands what matters most to clients navigating complex and often emotional family matters, and she is committed to helping them move forward with clarity, dignity, and confidence.
Clients choose O’Brien Law Firm because they feel supported, heard, and well-guided. The firm is intentionally built for clients who value collaboration, integrity, and practical problem-solving. Shauna is a member of the Andrews Inn of Court and is deeply committed to professionalism, continued learning, and ethical advocacy. Her goal is not only to provide excellent legal representation, but also to be a steady and trusted partner during some of life’s most challenging transitions.
