Officers

Ryan Stevens (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.

Codi Cox (Chair- Elect) was born and raised in Colorado. She works as a civil litigation attorney at Martin Hild, P.A. Her practice focuses on complex construction litigation. Prior to joining Martin Hild, P.A., 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 and currently serves as the Vice President of the Denver region for the Colorado Bar Association. When she isn't practicing law, she enjoys indoor cycling, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family. 

Josh Mangiagli (Immediate Past Chair) grew up in Denver and graduated from Denver East High School before going to college at the University of Vermont where he studied political science. After college, he moved to New Orleans to teach middle school social studies, and met his wife. In 2018, Josh graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. He is now an attorney at Alderman Bernstein where his practice focuses on eminent domain law, real estate litigation, and real estate transactions.

Taylor Hite (Treasurer) 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.

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.

Board Members

Mike Freyberg is a litigation associate at Haynes and Boone, LLP. Mike represents a wide range of clients in high-stakes commercial disputes. Mike is passionate about pro bono work, and as a member of Haynes Boone's Pro Bono and Public Service Committee, has represented asylum seekers fleeing persecution as well as individuals facing employment discrimination based on minor, decades-old offenses. Mike graduated from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he was an Articles Editor for the Cardozo Law Review. During law school, Mike also interned for two federal judges and assisted two law professors by performing research and writing for their academic publications. Outside of work, Mike enjoys anything outdoors, acoustic guitar, and quality time with family and friends. 

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.

Stephanie Frisinger 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.

Maddie Lips 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..

Lydia Bello is an international attorney and licensed Colorado lawyer with nearly a decade of cross-border legal experience. She began her career in Africa, where she advised U.S. and multinational companies on complex commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Lydia continued to advance her legal practice in the United States beginning as a corporate counsel intern at Empower and has built a diverse practice spanning commercial contracts, government services, and corporate compliance. She has served as Corporate Counsel at American Tower Corporation, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and currently works with Cochlear Americas as Legal Counsel for Commercial & Government Services. Beyond her practice, Lydia is actively engaged in professional service, mentorship, and community leadership.

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.

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.

Casey Peel