Current Masthead

Editor in Chief
Ellie Bowen
Class year: 2L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: Corporate and commercial law.
Summer Internship: I worked at an in-house placement at a customer service technology company, where I learned about data privacy laws around the world and the new AI bills popping up around the country.
Transportation Law Interests: the corporate side of transportation law and class action lawsuits that large transportation companies are facing.

Articles Editor
Sy Charles
Class Year: 2L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: Litigation.
Summer Internship: I spent my summer at Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell, which has further spurred my interest in litigation.
Fun Fact: I enjoy fly fishing (still a beginner!), exploring the natural beauty of Colorado, and competing in fencing, specifically in Foil and Epee events.

Candidacy Editor
Lauren Morrison
Class Year: 2L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: Estate, business, and tax planning.
Summer Internship: I worked as a Legal Intern in-house at the Deckers Outdoor Corporation and a Legal Intern in the Figueroa Division of the Superior Court of Santa Barbara.

Forum Editor
Julianne Werner
Class Year: 2L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: Transactional or advisory work focused on global corporate, compliance, and privacy issues.
Summer Internship: I worked as an in-house legal intern for a technology company.
Transportation Law Interests: My transportation law interests are maritime law and public transportation systems, stemming from my lifetime of living in Seattle before moving to Denver for law school!

Managing Editor
Elizabeth Witting
Class Year: 2L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: Real property and water law.
Summer Internship: I worked for the Colorado Department of Law Criminal Appeals Sections.
Fun fact: I enjoy backcountry skiing!

Business Editor
Grace Neumann
Class Year: 2L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: Criminal and tort litigation.
Summer Internship: I interned with the Family Violence Unit at the Denver District Attorney's Office.
Transportation Law Interests: I'm interested in transportation law because it overlaps with so many different areas, making it a diverse and engaging field to explore.

Production Editor
Caroline Rollheiser
Class Year: Part-time 3L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: Commercial litigation, estate planning, and family law.
Summer Internship: I am looking forward to interning at Garfield & Hecht this summer and getting exposure to a variety of practice areas.
Transportation Law Interests: I'm interested in transportation law because it overlaps with so many different areas, making it a diverse and engaging field to explore.

Production Editor
Rachel Ware
Class Year: 2L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: Government contracts and transactional real estate law.
Summer Internship: Last summer I was a Summer Associate at Hogan Lovells. This coming summer I will be working with Dentons in their Government Contracts Group.

Staff Editor
Xinyu Chen
Class Year: 1L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: I am still exploring the legal field, trying to find a place that aligns with my passion and allows me to grow and learn. I am curious about employment law, corporate law, immigration law, and energy law at this moment.
Summer Internship: I would like to gain some hands-on experience in legal writing, employment law, corporate law, or immigration law.
Transportation Law Interests: I wanted to know how transportation law and regulations connects to other aspects of government policies, people’s lives, and technology considerations.
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Staff Editor
Sydney Christian
Class Year: 2L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: Civil Litigation.
Summer Internship: I worked at Tiemeir & Stitch, where I primarily worked with real estate litigation.
Transportation Law Interests: its diversity and applicability to various areas of law.

Staff Editor
Alley Doyle
Class Year: 1L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: Corporate or public interest work.
Summer Internship: This summer I will be externing at Family and Children's in Tulsa, OK which is a non-profit that provides mental health services.
Transportation Law Interests: I'm interested in learning more about legal side of the transportation business.​

Staff Editor
Madeleine English
Class Year: 1L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: Transportation law, international law, and national security law.
Summer Internship: This summer I will work with the Army JAG Corps for the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, 4th Infantry Division, at Fort Carson, Colorado.
Transportation Law Interests: I am particularly interested in aviation safety and general transportation regulation. I hope to one day work for the National Transportation Safety Board.

Staff Editor
Callan Garber
Class Year: 2L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: Feminist approaches to tort law, privacy and defamation torts, and medical malpractice.
Summer Internship: In 2024, I worked for The Honorable Charlotte N. Sweeney in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. This coming summer, I will be working as a law clerk for the Wilhite Law Firm, a personal injury firm based in Denver.
Transportation Law Interests: I am interested in the growing body of law surrounding individual transportation across state lines to secure abortions and other gestational care.
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Staff Editor
Courtney Iseman
Class Year: 1L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: Torts.
Summer Internship: This coming summer I will be working at a plaintiff-side personal injury law firm.
Transportation Law Interests: My interest in transportation law stems from the legal field I wish most to pursue, torts law!

Staff Editor
Kate Lampert
Class Year: 2L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: I'm passionate about a career in public interest law, with a focus on appellate advocacy and civil litigation.
Summer Internship: Last summer, I was a judicial extern for Judge Sueanna P. Johnson at the Colorado Court of Appeals. This summer, I will be externing at the Colorado Attorney General’s Office in the Consumer Protection Section.
Transportation Law Interests: I'm interested in transportation law as it relates to public safety and regulatory oversight.

Staff Editor
Lauren McManus
Class Year: 1L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: Labor and employment.
Summer Internship: I will work in Judge Stephanie Scoville’s chambers, and she will have a family law docket while I am there.
Transportation Law Interests: I spent four years living in New York City between undergrad and law school, which made me pretty passionate about the need for quality systems of public transportation that are lacking in the United States. The law is a vital aspect of that.​

Staff Editor
Ryan Michael
Class Year: 2L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: Finance law, including bankruptcy, corporate finance, small businesses, financial compliance, and corporate transactions.
Summer Internship: Last summer, I worked with Fleisher Patterson Law, a trust and estates firm in Englewood, CO. This next summer, I will be working as a legal researcher for Initium Health, a healthcare and public benefit corporation.
Transportation Law Interests: My interest in transportation law stems from my love for Ford Motor Company and V8 engines. My first Ford truck lasted over 300,000 miles with maintenance, and after it finally died, I rebuilt a 2018 Ford F-150 5.0L V8 with my dad and grandpa. We bought the vehicle when it was totaled at auction, fixed it entirely, and I drive that truck to this day. I have been interested in ICE (internal combustion engines) since I was 10, always following my dad around in the shop when vehicle repair was occurring. ​

Staff Editor
Cooper Motley
Class Year: 2L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: Real estate.
Summer Internship: Last summer I clerked at a law firm with practices in areas such as estate planning, family law, civil litigation, and real estate law. This coming summer, I will work with in-house counsel at a commercial real estate company.
Transportation Law Interests: My interest in transportation law stems from my appreciation for the interconnectedness of the world in which we live in today.

Staff Editor
Hannah Svarverud
Class Year: 1L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: Transactional.
Summer Internship: This summer I will be working at the Denver District Attorney’s Office.
Fun Fact: I enjoy skiing, traveling, volleyball, and puzzle games.

Staff Editor
Michael Steadman
Class Year: 2L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: Employment law.
Summer Internship: I worked for a torts and employment firm called The Bourassa Law Group.
Transportation Law Interests: I am interested in transportation law because transportation is responsible for employing a lot of people in the U.S., and I am interested in one day being an employment lawyer.

Staff Editor
Hayley Thomas
Class Year: 1L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: Criminal, family, or land use law.
Summer Internship: forthcoming!
Transportation Law Interests: Transportation became an interest of mine while I lived in the Czech Republic. I experienced Prague's robust public tram system and Europe's international train network, and I became inspired to advocate for affordable, accessible transportation in the United States.

Staff Editor
Olivia Widman
Class Year: 1L.
Legal Disciplines of Interest: IP law, with a focus on patents.
Summer Internship: I am working for the Colorado Access to Justice Commission in Eagle, Co.
Transportation Law Interests: greater accessibility to public transit and steps to end petroleum reliance.
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