The Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado is pleased to welcome five outstanding attorneys to its Board of Trustees: Alec Harris, Zach Lass, Stephen Robin, Caitlin McHugh, and Ryan Thurber.
These accomplished legal professionals bring a wealth of experience from leading law firms, diverse practice areas, and a shared commitment to strengthening access to justice in Colorado. Their leadership, expertise, and dedication to the legal profession will help advance the Foundation’s mission of supporting civil legal aid and expanding opportunities for Coloradans to receive critical legal assistance.
Alec Harris, a partner at Faegre Drinker, is an experienced litigator who represents clients in complex commercial disputes and high-stakes matters across a wide range of industries. His practice includes health care litigation, False Claims Act matters, and complex business disputes, and he has represented clients in courts throughout the country. Alec’s broad litigation experience and deep understanding of regulated industries bring valuable perspective to the Foundation’s work.
Zach Lass, counsel at WilmerHale, brings both significant legal expertise and a longstanding commitment to the Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado. In addition to advising clients on complex civil, criminal, administrative, and regulatory matters, Zach has been an active member of the Foundation’s Associates Advisory Board for several years and previously served as Co-Chair. His leadership has helped advance the Foundation’s work and engage the next generation of legal professionals in supporting access to justice. We are excited to welcome Zach to the Board of Directors and grateful for his continued dedication to the Foundation’s mission.
Stephen Robin, an associate at Reed Smith, focuses his practice on insurance recovery and commercial litigation, representing policyholders across a range of industries. Stephen has been an active member of the Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado’s Associates Advisory Board and currently serves as Co-Chair, helping engage emerging leaders in Colorado’s legal community in support of civil legal aid. In addition to his involvement with the Foundation, he is active with the Colorado Lawyers Committee and has been recognized for his leadership in pro bono service through Denver Legal Night. We are excited to welcome Stephen to the Board of Directors and look forward to his continued contributions to advancing access to justice in Colorado.
Caitlin McHugh, a partner at Womble Bond Dickinson, focuses her practice on complex civil and commercial litigation at both the trial and appellate levels. She advises clients on contract disputes, business torts, insurance coverage matters, and complex damages issues, and is known for her ability to distill complicated legal and financial concepts into practical solutions. In addition to her litigation practice, Caitlin is deeply committed to pro bono service, representing individuals in employment, immigration, and family law matters and volunteering with legal services organizations in her community. Her dedication to service and access to justice aligns closely with the Foundation’s mission.
Ryan Thurber, a principal at Polsinelli, focuses his practice on helping health care providers navigate complex regulatory and compliance challenges. He advises clients on Medicare and Medicaid issues, health care fraud and abuse laws, government investigations, provider contracting, and operational compliance strategies. Ryan’s work helps organizations achieve their business and community goals while delivering essential services to the people they serve. His experience guiding clients through highly regulated environments and his commitment to strengthening institutions that support communities will bring valuable insight to the Foundation’s Board.
The Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado is fortunate to welcome these exceptional leaders at a time when support for civil legal aid is more important than ever. We are excited to work alongside Alec, Zach, Stephen, Cait, and Ryan as we continue investing in programs and partnerships that help ensure all Coloradans have access to justice, regardless of income.
Please join us in welcoming our newest board members to the Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado.