Erika Gibson, President
Erika is an attorney with Johnston | Van Arsdale | Martin. Her practice focuses on water law, real estate transactions, corporate governance, and business transactions. She serves a broad range of clients with care and competency. Born and raised in Colorado, she is passionate about western natural resources and serves as Vice-Chair for the Glenwood Springs River Commission and volunteers with the Middle Colorado Watershed Council. Away from the office, Erika can be found trail running or playing around with paints.
Sarah Neiley, VICE PRESIDENT
Sarah Neiley is the founding attorney of Aspen Valley Law, P.C. where she represents clients in matters of Family Law. Sarah received her J.D. from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law in 2012. Before being admitted to the Colorado bar, Sarah graduated with honors from the University of Colorado in Boulder. Sarah is proud to serve as an officer of the 9th Judicial District Bar Association and is grateful to work among so many talented attorneys and legal professionals.
Lawrence bond, Treasurer
Lawrence is an Associate Attorney with Karp Neu Hanlon in Glenwood Springs. Lawrence serves his clients with a focus on Real Estate, HOA and Municipal representation, Employment Law, and Business Development. Lawrence has lived in Carbondale since 2012 with his wife and now two children. In his spare time, Lawrence enjoys skiing, mountain biking, rafting, and hiking with friends and family, as well as volunteering on the Board of Directors of United Way Battlement to the Bells. Lawrence is excited to serve his community further by working with the 9th Judicial District Bar Association.
MARgARET CASEY, SECRETARY
Margaret Casey is an associate attorney at Johnston | Van Arsdale | Martin. She focuses on litigation and real estate matters. Maggie earned her B.A. from Montana State University in 2009 and her J.D. from University of Denver in 2018. Margaret Casey began her legal career as a law clerk for the Honorable Judge Brinegar in the Eighth Judicial District before entering private practice. Maggie is a Colorado native, born in Durango and raised in the San Juan Mountains, where she grew-up running, kayaking, mountain biking, and skiing. Although she enjoys every season in Colorado and its corresponding sport, her first love is skiing.
NiCK JAMES, Board of GovernoRs
Nick is a trial attorney with Kalamaya | Goscha and handles criminal defense and personal injury cases. He began his legal career as a public defender in El Paso County where he handled thousands of criminal cases as a Senior Deputy Public Defender. After his time in the trenches as a PD, Nick took some time away from the law and thru hiked the Appalachian Trail and spent a winter chasing snow. He graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Law in 2016, earning awards for his pro bono service and winning the schools trial advocacy competition
Michael Fox, PASt President
Michael is a partner with Kalamaya | Goscha. He serves the Glenwood Community practicing personal injury litigation. Before being admitted to the Colorado Bar in 2015, Michael graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder Law School and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California. During his spare time, he spends time skiing and with his Swiss Mountain dog named Tater.