| Name & Title | Phone | Location | Bio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine (Kate) Aidala Associate University Counsel |
Katherine.Aidala@cu.edu | 303.860.4249 | CU Boulder | bio |
| Jeanne Baak Associate University Counsel |
Jeanne.Baak@cu.edu | 303.735.4792 | CU Boulder | bio |
| Bijan Bewley Assistant Counsel |
Bijan.Bewley@cu.edu | 303.492.3740 | CU Boulder | bio |
| Katie Gleeson Associate University Counsel |
Katie.Gleeson@cu.edu | 303.492.2413 | CU Boulder | bio |
| Greg Henning Assistant Counsel and Contract Specialist |
Gregory.Henning@cu.edu | 303.735.4769 | CU Boulder | bio |
| Elvie Henson Sr. Managing Associate University Counsel |
Elvira.Henson@cu.edu | 303.492.4618 | CU Boulder | bio |
| Kayla Johnson-Levy Legal Administrative Assistant |
Kayla.Johnson-Levy@cu.edu | 303.492.7481 | CU Boulder | bio |
| Michelle Krech Sr. Associate University Counsel |
Michelle.Krech@cu.edu | 303.492.1285 | CU Boulder | bio |
| Alexandra Long Research Counsel |
Alexandra.Long@cu.edu | 303.492.5141 | CU Boulder | bio |
| Alex Loyd Associate University Counsel |
Alex.Loyd@cu.edu | 303.735.3010 | CU Boulder | bio |
| Sara Missel Sr. Paralegal & E-Dis. Specialist |
Sara.Missel@cu.edu | 303.492.7599 | CU Boulder | bio |
| Clair Novi Paralegal |
Clair.Novi@cu.edu | 303.492.4420 | CU Boulder | bio |
| Annalissa Philbin Sr. Associate University Counsel |
Annalissa.Philbin@cu.edu | 303.860.5658 | CU Boulder, Technology Transfer | bio |
| Laura Portis CORA Compliance Administrator |
Laura.Portis@cu.edu | 303.735.7427 | CU Boulder | bio |
| Jennifer Wunsch Associate Counsel and Contract Specialist |
Jennifer.Wunsch@cu.edu | 303.735.8958 | CU Boulder, Office of Contracts and Grants | bio |
Katherine (Kate) Aidala
Associate University Counsel
University of Colorado - Boulder Campus
924 Broadway
013 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0013
Katherine.Aidala@cu.edu
303-860-4249 ph
303-492-4086 fx
Katherine Aidala serves as an Associate University Counsel at the University of Colorado Boulder campus. Before joining the Office of University Counsel in 2023, she worked at the Colorado Attorney General’s Office for 11 years, as a Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Employment Unit, and as an Assistant Attorney General in the Appellate Unit. She also previously served as a law clerk to Judge James Casebolt and Judge Steven Bernard on the Colorado Court of Appeals. Ms. Aidala received a B.A. in History from the University of Rochester and a J.D. from William and Mary Law School.
Jeanne Baak
Associate University Counsel
University of Colorado - Boulder Campus
924 Broadway
013 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0013
Jeanne.Baak@cu.edu
303.735.4792 ph
303.492.4086 fx
Jeanne Baak serves as an Associate University Counsel at the University of Colorado Boulder Campus. Ms. Baak previously served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Employment Personnel and Civil Rights Unit of the Colorado Department of Law and litigated at a large Denver law firm for eight years. Ms. Baak holds a B.A. in Political Science from Wake Forest University and a J.D. from the University of Maryland Carey School of Law, where she was an Associate Editor on the Maryland Law Review and president of the law school chapter of the Women’s Bar Association. Prior to law school, she served as a Peace Corps volunteer in the West African nation of Burkina Faso.
Bijan Bewley
Assistant Counsel
University of Colorado - Boulder Campus
924 Broadway
013 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0013
Bijan.Bewley@cu.edu
303.492.3740
Bijan Bewley serves as Assistant Counsel at the University of Colorado Boulder Campus. Mr. Bewley received his B.A. in International Affairs from CU Boulder and his M.S. in International Business from CU Denver. He received his J.D. from the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, where he served as President of the Moot Court Board. Prior to joining the University, Mr. Bewley worked as an associate attorney for a Longmont law firm.
Katie Gleeson
Associate Counsel
University of Colorado - Boulder Campus
924 Broadway
013 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0013
katie.gleeson@cu.edu
303.492.2413 ph
303.492.4086 fx
Katie Gleeson serves as Associate Counsel in the Boulder Campus Office of University Counsel. Ms. Gleeson received her B.A. in History from Colorado State University. She received her J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law, where she was Co-Editor-in-Chief of the New Mexico Law Review and graduated cum laude. Prior to joining University Counsel as Research Counsel in the Litigation office, Ms. Gleeson served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of Colorado and as a law clerk for Justice Richard Bosson at the New Mexico Supreme Court.
Greg Henning
Assistant Counsel and Contract Specialist
Office of Contracts & Grants
3100 Marine Street
Boulder, CO 80309
Gregory.Henning@cu.edu
303.735.4769 ph
Greg Henning serves as Assistant Counsel and Contract Specialist for the Office of Contracts and Grants. Mr. Henning received his B.A. in History from the University of Colorado and his J.D. from the University of Denver, with a certificate in International Law and an emphasis in Business Transactions. Before law school, Mr. Henning worked for the University in the Administrative Services Dept. of Norlin Library. Prior to joining the University, Mr. Henning served as in-house counsel for a global change management company.
Elvie Henson
Sr. Managing Associate University Counsel
University of Colorado - Boulder Campus
924 Broadway
013 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0013
Elvira.Henson@colorado.edu
303.492.4618 ph
303.492.4086 fx
Elvie Henson serves as Senior Managing Associate University Counsel in the Boulder Office of University Counsel. Ms. Strehle-Henson earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree, with a double major in History and English, from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Ms. Henson also received her law degree from the University of Colorado. Before changing careers to pursue the practice of law, Ms. Henson worked in the field of high technology at Storage Technology Corporation (now Sun Microsystems). A native of Germany, she is fluent in German as well as English.
Kayla Johnson-Levy
Legal Administrative Assistant
University of Colorado - Boulder Campus
924 Broadway
013 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0013
303.492.7481 ph
303.492.4086 fx
Kayla Johnson-Levy serves as a Legal Administrative Assistant in the Office of University Counsel at CU Boulder. Ms. Johnson-Levy received her B.A. in Women’s and Gender Studies and Spanish from the University of Michigan. Prior to joining the University, she worked as a legal assistant for a legal aid nonprofit in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Michelle Krech
Sr. Associate University Counsel
University of Colorado - Boulder Campus
924 Broadway
013 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0013
Michelle.Krech@cu.edu
303.492.1285 ph
303.492.4086 fx
Michelle Krech serves as Senior Associate Counsel in the Boulder Campus Office of University Counsel. Ms. Krech joined the University in 2008 as a Legal Research Associate. Ms. Krech graduated summa cum laude from the Honors College at Arizona State University receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology and the Alumni Award. She went on to earn her J.D. from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Before joining the Office of University Counsel in April 2008, Ms. Krech practiced law in a private law firm
Alexandra Long
Research Counsel
University of Colorado - Boulder Campus
924 Broadway
013 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0013
Alexandra.Long@cu.edu
303.492.5141 ph
303.492.4086 fx
Alexandra Long serves as Research Counsel at the University of Colorado Boulder Campus. Ms. Long received her B.A.s in Sociology, History, and Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts from Colorado State University. She received her J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School. Prior to joining the University, Ms. Long served as a law clerk to Judge Russell Klein at the First Judicial District Court and Judge Karl Schock on the Colorado Court of Appeals.
Alexander Loyd
Associate University Counsel
University of Colorado - Boulder Campus
924 Broadway
013 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0013
Alex.Loyd@cu.edu
303.735.3010 ph
303.492.4086 fx
Alex Loyd serves as an Associate University Counsel at the Boulder Campus Office of University Counsel. Mr. Loyd received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Political Science from the University of Vermont. Mr. Loyd received his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law, where he was president of the Environmental Law Society and graduated cum laude. Before joining University Counsel, Mr. Loyd was a staff assistant for the Senior Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer on the Boulder Campus. Mr. Loyd is a member of the Colorado Bar Association and the Boulder Bar Association.
Sara J. Missel
Sr. Paralegal & E-Dis. Specalist
University of Colorado - Boulder Campus
924 Broadway
013 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0013
Sara.Missel@cu.edu
303.492.7599 ph
303.492.4086 fx
Sara Missel serves as a Senior Paralegal & E-Dis. Specalist in the Office of University Counsel at CU Boulder. Ms. Missel has worked for the University since May 1, 2005. Prior to joining the Office of University Counsel, Ms. Missel worked as a paralegal for the Office of the Public Defender, Appellate Division. Ms. Missel holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Economics, a Paralegal Certificate, and is a Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS).
Clair Novi
Paralegal
University of Colorado - Boulder Campus
924 Broadway
013 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0013
Clair Novi@cu.edu
303.492.4420 ph
303.492.4086 fx
Clair Novi serves as the Paralegal in the Office of University Counsel at CU Boulder. Ms. Novi has been with the University since October 1, 2015. Prior to joining the Office of University Counsel, Ms. Novi worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Office of University Risk Management.Ms. Novi holds a bachelor's degree in Language, Literature, and Culture with a concentration in Spanish.
Annalissa Philbin
Sr. Associate University Counsel
University of Colorado - System Office
1800 Grant Street, Suite 700
035 UCA
Denver, CO 80203
Annalissa.Philbin@cu.edu
303.860.5658 ph
303.860.5650 fx
Annalissa Philbin serves as Senior Associate University Counsel in the System Administration Office, working primarily with Venture Partners at CU Boulder. Prior to January 2019, Ms. Philbin also worked with CU Innovations on the CU Anschutz campus. Before joining the System Administration Office in 2012, Ms. Philbin served as Sr. Research Associate Attorney for the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus Office of University Counsel. Ms. Philbin holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Environmental Science and Environmental Analysis and Policy from Boston University, graduating magna cum laude, and a J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law.
Laura Portis
CORA Compliance Administrator
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO 80309
(303) 735-7427
Laura Portis serves as the CORA Compliance Administrator at the Boulder Campus Office of University Counsel. Ms. Portis received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Statistics with specialization in Actuarial Science from Michigan State University. Ms. Portis received her J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School. Prior to this role, Ms. Portis served as Research Counsel for the Office of University Counsel. Before attending law school, Ms. Portis served as a data analytics consultant and statistician in Nashville, Toronto, and Detroit.
Alexandra Long
Research Counsel
University of Colorado, Office of University Counsel
924 Broadway, 13 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309
303.735.7267 ph
Alexandra.Long@cu.edu
Alexandra Long serves as Research Counsel at the University of Colorado Boulder campus.
Jennifer Wunsch
Associate Counsel and Contract Specialist
Office of Contracts & Grants
3100 Marine Street
Boulder, CO 80309
jennifer.wunsch@cu.edu
303.735.8958 ph
Jennifer Wunsch serves as Associate Counsel and Contract Specialist for the Office of Contracts and Grants. Ms. Wunsch has been with the University since January of 2014 and previously served as Executive Assistant to the Vice President, University Counsel and Secretary of the Board of Regents. Prior to joining the University, Ms. Wunsch worked as an associate attorney for a law firm in Boulder and as a deputy district attorney in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Ms. Wunsch holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Emory University and a J.D. from the University of Colorado.
| Name & Title | Phone | Location | Bio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tia Luber Grigg Associate University Counsel |
tluber@uccs.edu | 719.255.3726 | Colorado Springs |
bio |
| Amanda Hull Managing Associate University Counsel |
ahull3@uccs.edu | 719.255.3820 | Colorado Springs | bio |
| Michael Pasque Senior Assistant University Counsel |
Michael.Pasque@uccs.edu | 719.255.4715 | Colorado Springs | bio |
| Lisa Ruth Paralegal |
lruth@uccs.edu | 719.255.3804 | Colorado Springs | bio |
Lisa Ruth
Paralegal
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs Campus
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
lruth@uccs.edu
719.255.3804 ph
719.255.3511 fx
Lisa Ruth serves as the paralegal/legal assistant for the UCCS Office of University Counsel. Ms. Ruth has been with the University since July 31, 2023. Prior to joining the Office of University Counsel, she worked at Colorado College as an academic administrative assistant. Ms. Ruth holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and a Paralegal Certificate.
Tia Luber Grigg
Associate University Counsel
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs Campus
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
tluber@uccs.edu
719.255.3726 ph
719.255.3511 fx
Tia Luber Grigg serves as Associate Counsel within the Office of University Counsel at the UCCS campus. Ms. Luber Grigg holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Oregon. Further, she received her J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law in 2013. Ms. Luber Grigg joined the Office of University Counsel in 2014 as Research Counsel for the Boulder campus. Prior to joining the Office of University Counsel, Ms. Luber Grigg held a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Elizabeth Volz and Gerald Rafferty of the 18th Judicial District, Arapahoe County. Ms. Luber Grigg is admitted to practice law within the state of Colorado and is a member of the Colorado and El Paso County Bar Associations.
Amanda Hull
Managing Associate University Counsel
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs Campus
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
ahull3@uccs.edu
719.255.3820 ph
719.255.3511 fx
Mandy Hull serves as Managing Associate Counsel within the Office of University Counsel at the UCCS campus. Prior to joining the Office of University Counsel, Ms. Hull served the University of Arkansas at Little Rock as Associate Vice Chancellor and Policy Advisor to the Chancellor. She previously served as Associate General Counsel for the University of Arkansas System. Ms. Hull holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Hendrix College and a J.D. from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law.
Michael Pasque
Senior Assistant Counsel University Counsel
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs Campus
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Michael.Pasque@uccs.edu
719.255.4715 ph
719.255.3511 fx
Michael Pasque serves as Senior Assistant Counsel within the Office of University Counsel on the Colorado Springs campus. Mr. Pasque received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Cellular Biology & Neuroscience from Montana State University and received his J.D. from the University of Montana, where he served as a clinical intern in the Office of Legal Counsel. Prior to coming to the University of Colorado, Mr. Pasque was the Senior Vice President at a legal technology company, presenting nationally on e-discovery and legal technology topics, and worked in a busy private practice as a civil litigation attorney in Billings, Montana.
| Name & Title | Phone | Location | Bio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Adnan Patent Agent |
Alison.Adnan@cuanschutz.edu | 303.860.5691 | CU Denver|Anschutz Medical Campus | bio |
| Sahian Almanza Legal Administrative Assistant |
Sahian.Almanza@cu.edu | 303.315.6617 | CU Denver|Anschutz Medical Campus | bio |
| Cheryl Espinoza Temporary Assistant |
Cheryl.Espinoza@ucdenver.edu | 303.724.8954 | CU Denver|Anschutz Medical Campus | bio |
| Richard Hale Assistant Counsel, CU Innovations |
Richard.Hale@ucdenver.edu | CU Denver|Anschutz Medical Campus | bio | |
| Karyn Hardy Associate University Counsel |
Karyn.Hardy@ucdenver.edu | 303.315.7458 | CU Denver|Anschutz Medical Campus | bio |
| Amy Lopez Sr. Assistant University Counsel |
303.724.8953 | CU Denver|Anschutz Medical Campus | bio | |
| Carrie McVay Senior Paralegal |
Carrie.McVay@ucdenver.edu | 303.724.8954 | CU Denver|Anschutz Medical Campus | bio |
| Chris Puckett Managing Associate University Counsel |
Chris.Puckett@ucdenver.edu | 303.315.6619 | CU Denver|Anschutz Medical Campus | bio |
| Jordan Ross Senior Assistant Counsel, CU Innovations |
Jordan.Henry@ucdenver.edu | 303.724.3720 | CU Denver|Anschutz Medical Campus | bio |
| Kimberly Spiering Sr. Associate University Counsel |
Kimberly.Spiering@ucdenver.edu | 303.724.9283 | CU Denver|Anschutz Medical Campus | bio |
| Jenny Watson Willits Sr. Associate University Counsel |
Jenny.Willits@ucdenver.edu | 303.724.8951 | CU Denver|Anschutz Medical Campus | bio |
| Steve Zweck-Bronner Sr. Managing Associate University Counsel |
Steve.Zweck-Bronner@ucdenver.edu | 303.724.8952 | CU Denver|Anschutz Medical Campus | bio |
Alison Adnan
Patent Agent, CU Innovations
University of Colorado - Denver│Anschutz Medical Campus
13001 E. 17th Pl., Building 500, Suite W5150
183 UCD
P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364
Alison joined the University of Colorado Denver in January 2024 as a patent agent, supporting CU Innovations in protecting the University’s intellectual property. Prior to joining the University Counsel staff, Alison was a patent agent for a private practice based in California where she specialized in patent prosecution.
Alison holds Bachelor of Science (magna cum laude) and Master of Science degrees in Biomedical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. Alison is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Sahian Almanza
Legal Administrative Assistant
University of Colorado - Denver│Anschutz Medical Campus
13001 E. 17th Pl. Building 500, Ste 5150
Aurora, CO 8004
303.315.6617 ph
303.724.4738 fx
Sahian Almanza is a Colorado native who graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in US government, law, and public policy. Sahian also minored in Criminal Justice/ Criminology, and previously worked at a Fort Collins personal injury law firm as a legal assistant.
Cheryl Espinoza
Temporary Assistant
University of Colorado - Denver│Anschutz Medical Campus
13001 E. 17th Pl. Building 500, Ste 5150
Aurora, CO 8004
303.724.8954 ph
303.724.4738 fx
Cheryl Espinoza is a temporary assistant at the Office of University Counsel - Denver│Anschutz Medical Campus.
Richard Hale
Assistant Counsel, CU Innovations
University of Colorado - Denver│Anschutz Medical Campus
13001 E. 17th Pl., Building 500, Suite W5150
183 UCD
P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364
Richard.Hale@ucdenver.edu
303.724.4738 fx
Richard joined the Office of University Counsel in 2022 with a primary focus on supporting CU Innovations in the commercialization of innovative technologies. Prior to joining the University Counsel staff, he practiced at Baker McKenzie in Dallas, Texas, where his practice focused on intellectual property and transactional matters.
Richard holds a J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of North Texas. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and Colorado.
Karyn D. Hardy
Associate University Counsel
University of Colorado - Denver│Anschutz Medical Campus
1380 Lawrence Street, Ste 1450
183 UCD
P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364
Karyn.Hardy@ucdenver.edu
303.315.7458 ph
303.315.4446 fx
Karyn Hardy serves as Associate Counsel at the University of Colorado Denver│Anschutz Medical Campus. Ms. Hardy joined the University in 2004 as a Special Assistant. Prior to joining the Office of University Counsel, Ms. Hardy worked in the Attorney General's Office Consumer Protection Unit and as a data analyst for IBM. Ms. Hardy has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and a J.D. from the University of Colorado.
Amy Lopez
Sr. Assistant University Counsel
University of Colorado Denver│Anschutz Medical Campus
13001 E. 17th Pl., Building 500, Suite W5150, Aurora, CO 80045
183 UCD
P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364
AMY.R.LOPEZ@UCDENVER.EDU
303.724.4738 fx
Amy R. Lopez serves as Senior Assistant University Counsel at the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus. Ms. Lopez previously served as general counsel to the Colorado State Personnel Board and the Licensing Panel of the Colorado Medical Board with the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. Prior to that, Ms. Lopez spent eight years at the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office in offices across the state. Ms. Lopez holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Chicago and a J.D. from the University of Denver, where she was an Editor of the Transportation Law Journal. She is a member of the Colorado Women’s Bar Association.
Carrie McVay
Senior Paralegal
University of Colorado - Denver│Anschutz Medical Campus
1380 Lawrence Street, Ste 1450
183 UCD
P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364
303.724.8954 ph
303.724.4738 fx
Carrie McVay serves as the Senior Paralegal in the Office of University Counsel on the CU Denver and Anschutz Medical campuses. Before joining the Office of University Counsel Ms. McVay has worked as a judicial assistant for a federal appellate judge in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and a paralegal specialist at Bonneville Power Administration/U.S. Department of Energy. Carrie received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion from the University of Southern California, a paralegal certificate from Arapahoe Community College, and is a certified paralegal with the National Association of Legal Assistants (CP).
Christopher (Chris) J. Puckett
Managing Associate University Counsel
University of Colorado - Denver│Anschutz Medical Campus
1380 Lawrence Street, Ste 1450
183 UCD
P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364
chris.puckett@ucdenver.edu
303.315.6619 ph
303.315.4446 fx
Chris Puckett serves as Managing Associate University Counsel at the University of Colorado Denver│Anschutz Medical Campus. Mr. Puckett joined the University in 2009. Prior to working for the University of Colorado, Mr. Puckett worked for the Attorney General's Office in the Employment Personnel and Civil Rights units of the office. Mr. Puckett represented the Civil Rights Commission enforcing Colorado's civil rights laws and also defended state agencies in all matters of employment. Mr. Puckett received his undergraduate degree from the University of Denver and graduated from Georgetown University Law Center.
Jordan Ross
Senior Assistant Counsel, CU Innovations
University of Colorado - Denver│Anschutz Medical Campus
13001 E. 17th Pl., Building 500, Suite W5150
183 UCD
P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364
Jordan.Henry@ucdenver.edu
303.724.3720 ph
303.724.4738 fx
Jordan Ross serves as Senior Assistant Counsel at the University of Colorado Denver│Anschutz Medical Campus working primarily with the CU Innovations team on protecting the University’s intellectual property. Prior to joining the University Counsel staff, Ms. Ross was a litigator with Messner Reeves in Denver. Ms. Ross holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Emory University and graduated from the University of Colorado Law School. Ms. Ross is a member of the Doyle Inn of Court and the Colorado Bar Association.
Kimberly Spiering
Sr. Associate University Counsel
University of Colorado Denver│Anschutz Medical Campus
13001 E. 17th Pl., Building 500, Suite W5150, Aurora, CO 80045
183 UCD
P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364
Kimberly.Spiering@ucdenver.edu
303.724.9283 ph
303.724.4738 fx
Kimberly Spiering serves as Senior Associate University Counsel at the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus. Ms. Spiering previously served as Associate General Counsel at Metropolitan State University of Denver and worked in the Higher Education Unit of the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. At the beginning of her career, Ms. Spiering clerked for Chief Justice Mary Mullarkey of the Colorado Supreme Court and practiced litigation at Cleary Gottlieb Steen and Hamilton LLP in New York City. Ms. Spiering holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Virginia and a J.D. from the New York University School of Law where she was an Editor of the Review of Law and Social Change.
Jennifer (Jenny) Watson Willits
Sr. Associate University Counsel
University of Colorado - Denver│Anschutz Medical Campus
13001 E. 17th Pl., Building 500, Suite W5150, Aurora, CO 80045
183 UCD
P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364
Jenny.Willits@ucdenver.edu
303.724.8951 ph
303.315.4446 fx
Jenny Watson Willits serves as Sr. Associate University Counsel at the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus. Ms. Willits previously served as Sr. Assistant University Counsel at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs Campus and Assistant Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer for the System Office. Ms. Willits joined the University in 2004 as a Research Associate Attorney in the Denver Office of University Counsel. Ms. Willits holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Saint Louis University and a J.D. from the University of Iowa where she was an Associate Editor on Law Review and a member of the National Moot Court team. Ms. Willits is admitted to the Colorado Bar and is a member of the Denver and Colorado Bar Associations.
Stephen (Steve) Zweck-Bronner
Sr. Managing Associate University Counsel
University of Colorado - Denver│Anschutz Medical Campus
13001 E. 17th Pl., Building 500, Suite W5150, Aurora, CO 80045
183 UCD
P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364
Steve.Zweck-Bronner@ucdenver.edu
303.315.6618 ph
303.315.4446 fx
Steve Zweck-Bronner serves as Sr. Managing Associate University Counsel at the University of Colorado Denver│Anschutz Medical Campus. Mr. Zweck-Bronner has been with the Office of University Counsel since April 1993. Mr. Zweck-Bronner previously served in the University's Litigation Unit and is presently serving in the capacity of campus advising counsel for UCD. Prior to joining the University Counsel staff, Mr. Zweck-Bronner was a litigator with Hanson and Holmes, P.C. in Denver. Mr. Zweck-Bronner's practice emphasized medical malpractice and insurance defense. Mr. Zweck-Bronner holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder and graduated cum laude from the University of Miami Law School in 1987. Mr. Zweck-Bronner is admitted to the Illinois and Colorado bars (1988), is admitted to practice in front of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and is a member of the Colorado Bar Association.
| Name & Title | Phone | Location | Bio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Clark Senior Assistant Counsel |
Megan.Clark@cu.edu | 303.860.5649 | Litigation | bio |
| Tanya Cohen Director of Litigation Support |
Tanya.Cohen@cu.edu | 303.860.5651 | Litigation | bio |
| Tara Dressler Senior Director for Trademarks |
Tara.Dressler@cu.edu | 303.860.5683 | System | bio |
| Samantha Kramer Senior Research Counsel |
Samantha.Kramer@cu.edu | 303.860.5650 | System | bio |
| Hermine Kallman Associate University Counsel |
Hermine.Kallman@cu.edu | 303.860.5713 | Litigation | bio |
| Krystal Knutson Director of Business Operations |
Krystal.Knutson@cu.edu | 303.860.5688 | System | bio |
| Joseph Manriquez Litigation IT Systems Administrator |
Joseph.Manriquez@cu.edu | 303.860.5691 | System/Litigation | bio |
| Melissa Martin Sr. Associate University Counsel |
Melissa.Martin@cu.edu | 303.860.5652 | System | bio |
| Pamela Morrison Litigation Paralegal |
Pamela.Morrison@cu.edu | 303.860.6149 | System | bio |
| Gabrielle Robbie Research Counsel |
Gabrielle.Robbie@cu.edu | 303.860.5678 | Litigation | bio |
| Angela Sanchez Sr. Finance Coordinator |
Angela.Sanchez@cu.edu | 303.860.5659 | System | bio |
| Julie Steeler Associate University Counsel |
Julie.Steeler@cu.edu | 303.860.5654 | System | bio |
| Kerry Tipper Vice President of University Counsel |
Kerry.Tipper@cu.edu | 303.560.5685 | System | bio |
| Erica Weston Deputy University Counsel |
Erica.Weston@cu.edu | 303.860.5684 | System | bio |
Alison Adnan
Patent Agent
University of Colorado, Office of University Counsel
1800 Grant Street, Suite 700
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303.860.5691
Alison joined the University of Colorado Denver in January 2024 as a patent agent, supporting CU Innovations in protecting the University’s intellectual property. Prior to joining the University Counsel staff, Alison was a patent agent for a private practice based in California where she specialized in patent prosecution.
Alison holds Bachelor of Science (magna cum laude) and Master of Science degrees in Biomedical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. Alison is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Megan Clark
Senior Assistant Counsel
University of Colorado, Office of University Counsel
1800 Grant Street, Suite 700
Denver, CO 80203
303-860-5649
megan.clark@cu.edu
Megan Clark serves as Senior Assistant Counsel in the Litigation Office of University Counsel. Ms. Clark holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Notre Dame, and received her J.D. from the University of Denver where she was an editor on the Denver University Law Review, participated in moot court, and graduated with the designation Order of the Coif. Prior to joining University Counsel, Ms. Clark served as a law clerk for Judge Nancy Lichtenstein at the Colorado Court of Appeals. Ms. Clark is a member of the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations.
Tanya Cohen
Director of Litigation Support
University of Colorado - Litigation Office
1800 Grant Street, Suite 700
035 UCA
Denver, CO 80203
tanya.cohen@cu.edu
303.860.5651 ph
303.860.5650 fx
Tanya Cohen serves as the Director of Litigation Support in the System Administration Office of University Counsel. Ms. Cohen also serves as the Record Custodian for the Board of Regents and System Administration for the purpose of CORA requests. She holds a Master’s degree from the University of Colorado Law School, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Colorado Denver.
Tara Dressler
Senior Director for Trademarks
University of Colorado - System Office
1800 Grant Street, Suite 745
035 UCA
Denver, CO 80203
Tara.Dressler@cu.edu
303.860.5683 ph
303.860.5650 fx
Tara Dressler serves as the Senior Director for Trademarks in the System Administration Office of University Counsel. Ms. Dressler has been with the University since September 2007, where she had held the position of IP Manager for the Technology Transfer Office. Prior to joining the University, Ms. Dressler worked as a paralegal in Washington, D.C. Ms. Dressler's legal experience has been focused on Intellectual Property and she holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Penn State University, as well as a Bachelor of Science Degree in Paralegal Studies from the University of Maryland.
Samantha Kramer
Senior Research Counsel
University of Colorado - System Office
1800 Grant Street, Suite 700
14 UCA
Denver, CO 80203
Samantha.Kramer@cu.edu
303.860.5655
303.860.5650 fx
Samantha Kramer serves as Senior Research Counsel in the System Administration Office of University Counsel. Before joining the Office of University Counsel, Ms. Kramer worked as Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Code Revisor for the North Dakota Legislative Council and as a law clerk for the South Central Judicial District. Ms. Kramer holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Studies from the University of North Dakota and a J.D. from the University of North Dakota School of Law.
Hermine Kallman
Associate University Counsel
University of Colorado - Litigation Office
1800 Grant Street, Suite 700
035 UCA
Denver, CO 80203
Hermine.Kallman@cu.edu
303.860.5713 ph
303.860.5650 fx
Hermine Kallman serves as Associate University Counsel in the System Office of University Counsel, litigation department.
Krystal Knutson
Director of Business Operations
University of Colorado - System Office
1800 Grant Street, Suite 700
14 UCA
Denver, CO 80203
Krystal.Knutson@cu.edu
303.860.5688 ph
303.860.5650 fx
Krystal Knutson serves as the Director of Business Operations in the System Administration Office of University Counsel. Mrs. Knutson holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Colorado Boulder. In addition, she is currently pursuing a master's degree in Organizational Management from the University of Colorado Denver Business School.
Joseph Manriquez
Litigation IT Systems Administrator
University of Colorado - System Office
1800 Grant Street, Suite 700
Denver, CO 80203
Joseph.Manriquez@cu.edu
303.860.5691 ph
303.860.5690 fx
Joseph Manriquez serves as the Litigation IT Systems Administrator in the System Administration Office of University Counsel since July 2021. Prior to joining the University, Mr. Manriquez worked at law firms and eDiscovery vendors where he developed his skills and passion for litigation support and legal-technology. Mr. Manriquez is primarily responsible for the implementation, administration, and maintenance of technology platforms that support the business and legal processes of the office. Mr. Manriquez holds a Bachelor's Degree from Loyola Marymount University and received his Master's in Arts, Management from Azusa Pacific University.
Melissa J. Martin
Sr. Associate University Counsel
University of Colorado - System Office
1800 Grant Street, Suite 700
035 UCA
Denver, CO 80203
Melissa.Martin@cu.edu
303.860.5652 ph
303.860.5650 fx
Melissa Martin serves as Senior Associate Counsel in the System Administration Office of University Counsel. Ms. Martin previously served as a Research Associate Attorney with the Litigation Office of University Counsel. Ms. Martin holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Santa Clara University and a J.D. from the University of Colorado. Prior to joining the Office of University Counsel, Ms. Martin worked in legal publishing and clerked for an Arapahoe County District Court judge. Ms. Martin is a member of the Colorado Bar Association and the Denver Bar Association.
Pamela Morrison
Litigation Paralegal
303.860.6149
Pamela.Morrison@cu.edu
Pamela Morrison serves as a Litigation Paralegal for the Office of University Counsel. Ms. Morrison has over 27 years of experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant specializing in several types of law, including corporate, civil litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, workers' compensation, domestic relations, real estate, and probate/estate planning. Ms. Morrison joined the Office of University Counsel in November of 2023. Prior to joining the Office of University Counsel, Ms. Morrison worked as a Litigation Paralegal for an insurance defense law firm specializing in bodily injury and construction defect matters.
Gabrielle Robbie
Research Counsel
University of Colorado - System Office
1800 Grant Street, Suite 745
035 UCA
Denver, CO 80203
Gabrielle.Robbie@cu.edu
Gabrielle Robbie serves as Research Counsel in the Litigation Office of University Counsel. Prior to joining University Counsel, Ms. Robbie litigated at a large Denver law firm for three years. Ms. Robbie holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, where she graduated with distinction. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado School of Law, where she was elected Forum Editor of the University of Colorado Law Review and served as a legal writing teaching assistant. During law school, she interned for the U.S. Attorney's Office, for Justice Allison H. Eid of the Colorado Supreme Court, and for the Criminal Appeals section of the Colorado Attorney General's Office. After graduating law school, she clerked for Judge Nancy Lichtenstein at the Colorado Court of Appeals.
Angela Sanchez
Sr. Finance Coordinator
University of Colorado – System Office
1800 Grant Street, Suite 700
035 UCA
Denver, CO 80203
Angela.Sanchez@cu.edu
303.860.5659 ph
303.860.5650 fx
Angela Sanchez serves as the Senior Finance Coordinator in the System Office of University Counsel. Prior to coming back to the University, she spent three years at the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association as the Executive Assistant to the President. Previous to that role, she worked for the University of Colorado where she supported three different presidents and the CIO in the span of ten years. She has work experience with the State of Colorado, from 1995-2003 ending with an Administrative Assistant III position for the Colorado Student Loan Program. Angela studied business management at Front Range Community College.
Julie Steeler
Associate University Counsel
University of Colorado – System Office
1800 Grant Street, Suite 700
035 UCA
Denver, CO 80203
Julie.Steeler@cu.edu
303.860.5654 ph
303.860.5650 fx
Julie Steeler serves as Associate University Counsel in the System Office of University Counsel. Ms. Steeler holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Political Science from Colorado College. Ms. Steeler received her J.D. from the University of Colorado in 2014, where she participated in the Civil Practice Clinic and completed over 300 hours of public service.
Kerry C. Tipper
Vice President of University Counsel
University of Colorado – System Office
1800 Grant Street, Suite 700
035 UCA
Denver, CO 80203
Kerry.Tipper@cu.edu
303.860.5650 fx
Kerry C. Tipper serves as Vice President of University Counsel. Before joining the University of Colorado, Kerry served as the Denver City Attorney. She was initially appointed by former Mayor Michael B. Hancock in November 2022 and was reappointed to the position by Mayor Mike Johnston in September 2023. Prior to her work in the City Attorney’s Office, Ms. Tipper was elected in November 2018 to the Colorado House of Representatives. She was on the legislature’s Judiciary, Finance, Appropriations, and Health and Insurance House Committees and was the Treasurer for the Democratic Latino Caucus. Ms. Tipper is a Uniform Law Commissioner, where she represents Colorado at the national level. She also serves on the non-profit boards of The Colorado Children’s Campaign and The Action Center.
Before her election to the Colorado House, Ms. Tipper practiced law at Wilmer Hale and as an Assistant Attorney General in Massachusetts and Colorado. Tipper has prosecuted civil rights, antidiscrimination, and consumer protection law violations, represented state agencies regulating healthcare, and defended clients facing litigation and state and federal investigations. Ms. Tipper focused her legislative work on fair representation, consumer protection, reproductive health, and early childhood education.
Though born in Colorado, Ms. Tipper spent her early childhood in Mexico and Costa Rica, alternating between her parents’ distinct cultures and languages. Her family returned to Colorado when she was in elementary school and she’s called the Denver area home since then. Ms. Tipper was inspired to become a lawyer after working for several years as a Spanish interpreter at an immigration law firm after college. She lives in Lakewood with her husband and young daughter.
Ms. Tipper is a graduate of D’Evelyn High School, the University of Denver, and Northeastern School of Law.
Erica Weston
Deputy University Counsel
University of Colorado
1800 Grant Street, Suite 700
14 UCA
Denver, CO 80203
Erica.Weston@cu.edu
303.860.5684 ph
303.860.5650 fx
Erica Weston serves as Deputy University Counsel. She rejoined the office in 2014, after five years as an Assistant Attorney General in the Education Unit of the Colorado Department of Law. Before that, she was a Research Associate in the Litigation Office of University Counsel. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Minnesota and a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School.