Officers
Josh Mangiagli (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.
Ryan Stevens (Chair-Elect) 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.
Dana Dobbins (Immediate Past Chair) is the immediate Past Chair of the DBA YLD Executive Council. She’s a management-side employment attorney at Holland & Hart, where she provides employers with advice on a wide range of workplace issues that span the employee life cycle, including leave and accommodations requests. Clients appreciate her ability to deliver accessible legal guidance that is tailored to business needs. Dana is also a skilled litigator for employment and commercial litigation matters, working with businesses across all industries to economically resolve business and employee disputes. In her free time, she enjoys playing golf, skiing, and attempting to train her whippet puppy.
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.
Andrew Bedell (Secretary) is an associate attorney at FWI Legal in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, practicing Personal Injury. Although born in Boulder, he received his undergraduate degree from Colorado State and his J.D. from Creighton University. Andrew loves to get outside whenever possible, especially to ski or mountain bike. He is also an avid golfer, but based on his average score, he should probably stick with practicing law.
Board Members
Matt Cecil is a trial lawyer at Sutton Booker, P.C., representing defendants in a variety of civil litigation and insurance disputes. He came to Colorado via the Midwest, where he began his legal practice and was born and raised. Outside of work, Matt enjoys hiking, triathlon, cooking with his wife, and relaxing with their dogs.
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.
Codi Cox 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.
Courtney Kelley is an attorney at Fairfield and Woods, P.C. Courtney specializes in trust and estate litigation, estate planning, guardianship and conservatorship law. She lives in Denver with her husband and two kids.
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.
Jessica Crawford (MVL Representative) 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.