Officers

Codi Cox (Chair) was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She works as a civil litigation attorney at Thompson Coe Cousins & Iron, LLP. Her practice focuses on complex construction litigation. Prior to joining Thompson Coe Cousins & Iron, LLP, Codi spent a year in Paris, France studying at the University of Dauphine Paris and earned an LLM in International Business law. She obtained her law degree from Saint Louis University and holds a master’s in business administration from Regis University. Codi is actively involved in several bar associations.  When she isn't practicing law, she enjoys indoor cycling, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family. As a strategic litigator and skilled negotiator, Codi Cox’s practice centers on the construction industry and the unique law surrounding it. Codi advises and supports clients throughout the entire litigation process, from contract preparation, risk management and claims review to alternative dispute resolution and ultimately trial. She uses her expertise in construction law and contract review and negotiation strategies to help clients ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, mitigate risks, and enhance project outcomes. She also has a background in finance that deepens her understanding of risk mitigation and compliance protocols.

Taylor Hite (Chair-Elect) is an attorney at Lewis Roca, where she focuses on general corporate and commercial litigation. Taylor was born in Boston but was raised here in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Taylor attended Colorado State University where she studied political science and equine science. In 2021, Taylor graduated from Creighton University School of Law, where she was actively involved in the National Trial Competition, Jessup International Moot Court, and ABA Arbitration Competition teams, and served as President of the Moot Court Board. In her free time, Taylor enjoys skiing, attending sporting events, and playing with her dog.

Ryan Stevens (Immediate Past Chair) is an attorney at Johnson Law where his practice focuses on construction defect litigation. Ryan is a proud CSU Ram who later attended Cooley Law School in Western Michigan. When he's not working, Ryan can be found out and about enjoying all Colorado has to offer with his friends, family, and yellow lab Tess.

Jessica Crawford (Secretary) is a passionate family law attorney from Houston, TX. She attended the University of Houston and South Texas College of Law. She has been practicing law since 2019. She has worked at Jones Law Firm PC since 2023. Jessica is excited to be a part of the Denver Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Division Executive Council. She hopes to help other young and new lawyers find friendship and professional support within the Colorado legal community. In 2024, Jessica was appointed to the Colorado Bar Association Board of Governors (BOG) as a representative of the Denver Bar Association. She is also passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She has participated in the Colorado Diverse Attorney Community Circle (CODACC) Program, which seeks to build a community for diverse Colorado attorneys. Jessica enjoys helping her community learn about the laws that impact their daily lives. She has offered legal analysis for local ABC, CBS, and FOX affiliates across the nation. She loves reading and volunteering to help kids in her community.

Stephanie Frisinger (Treasurer) is an attorney at Maxted Law. She is a civil rights and criminal lawyer with a special interest in impact litigation that results in systemic change to the American carceral system. She also works on post-conviction and criminal appellate cases with a focus towards challenging confinement and sentencing practices. Stephanie is originally from Colorado and attended college and law school in her home state.

Board Members

Jose Castro serves as a full-service litigator representing public, private, and corporate clients in all their real estate, commercial, and land use permitting needs. Jose specializes in various forms of litigation related to real estate, focusing on land use actions, eminent domain issues, and easement disputes. He also assists clients in navigating through land use and zoning permitting procedures established by different municipalities and agencies. Jose completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Nebraska and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School. He clerked and worked in private practice in Milwaukee, WI for several years, before coming to Denver to be closer to family. Outside of work, Jose enjoys spending time with his growing family, his friends, and going biking, hiking, traveling, and generally enjoying all Colorado has to offer.

Hallie DeWolf is an associate at Wadsworth Garber Warner Conrardy, P.C. Hallie’s practice focuses on bankruptcy and commercial litigation. Hallie represents trustees, individual and corporate debtors, and creditors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcies. Her work includes reorganizations and liquidations, as well as fraudulent transfer and preference actions. Hallie’s practice also includes state court litigation. Prior to joining WGWC, Hallie served as a law clerk, specializing in corporate litigation and corporate transactions, with a focus on environmental law and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

Will Erwin was born in Seoul, South Korea but was raised in Danville, Kentucky before going to undergraduate at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. After law school, he decided to move to Colorado and has lived here since 2023. He works as an associate attorney with Gendelman Klimas Edwards primarily practicing family law, but he enjoys being able to “branch out” and take other types of cases that he feels strongly about taking. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, movies, or spending time with his girlfriend and their four pets.

Harrison Ferachi is a Contract Review Associate with CU Anschutz, where he works at the intersection of transactional, health, and intellectual property matters for CU Innovations. Harrison received his law degree from American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C., where he had the pleasure of interning with governmental bodies including the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Casey Peel is an attorney at Ascend Counsel, LLC, specializing in civil rights litigation. Casey graduated from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in 2021. She then moved to Denver, Colorado and clerked for the Hon. Judge Dorancy in Denver District Court. Thereafter, she worked at the Denver District Attorney's office as a Deputy District Attorney, followed by some time as a general civil litigator at Davis & Ceriani before moving to her current firm.

Katherine Raunikar is a trial attorney in BakerHostetler’s Litigation Practice Group who thrives in high-stakes disputes. With a background in both transactional law and litigation, she brings a broad perspective to complex cases. Having started her career structuring deals, Katherine understands how transactions are built and where they can go wrong. Katherine handles cases in state and federal courts, arbitration panels and administrative proceedings, arguing motions, conducting depositions and examining witnesses. Clients trust her to manage cases from start to resolution whether through settlement, arbitration or trial. She works closely with oil and gas operators in arbitration and commercial disputes, providing strategic solutions tailored to their needs.

Allison Regan is a senior associate in the Denver office of Haynes Boone, LLP. Allison’s practice focuses on all types of commercial litigation, including energy litigation, consumer class action defense, and construction disputes. Allison is experienced in litigation matters of all sizes, at all stages, and in various jurisdictions, requiring attention to detail as to the nuances between jurisdictions and practice areas. As a former law clerk for both federal and state trial courts, Allison is well-versed in how judges approach legal issues and applies that experience to achieve client goals. In her free time, Allison plays soccer recreationally, is an avid skier, and enjoys reading.

Hunter Ross is an associate at Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP in the Property Rights Group. Prior to joining Davis Graham, Hunter practiced at a law firm in Aspen, Colorado, where he focused on commercial and real estate litigation, with an emphasis on land use matters, including local permitting assistance and Rule 106 actions. Hunter earned his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. During law school, he served as Tenth Circuit Articles Editor for the Denver Law Review and graduated Order of the Coif. He received his B.A. from the University of Richmond. Before attending law school, Hunter worked at a public affairs firm in Washington, DC.

Maddie Schaefer is an associate at Kilmer Lane. She practices in the areas of civil rights, employment discrimination, criminal defense, and constitutional law. Prior to joining Killmer Lane, Maddie worked as a public defender for the Colorado State Public Defender in Arapahoe County where she litigated on behalf of indigent clients facing criminal charges. She also worked as an immigration attorney in the employment context. During law school, Maddie worked on federal and state criminal cases, helped low-income workers fight for their employment rights through the La Raza Workers’ Rights Clinic, and assisted immigrants seeking asylum through the California Asylum Representation Clinic, the East Bay Community Law Center’s Immigration Clinic, and at a family detention center in South Texas..