Spotlight on Senior Associate Elizabeth Rose Hardman: A Journey from Alaska to Colorado's Courtrooms | Episode 174

Getting to Know Senior Associate Elizabeth Rose HardmanIn this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya sits down with senior associate Elizabeth Rose Hardman for a more personal and professional conversation about her background, legal path, and what drives her work at Kalamaya Goscha. Unlike the firm’s topic-based episodes, this one gives listeners a closer look at Elizabeth’s journey into law and the role she plays within the practice.Elizabeth shares that she became an attorney in 2017 and began her legal career at the Weld County Public Defender’s Office in Greeley, where she handled a large number of misdemeanor criminal matters before moving into juvenile court, an area she has always cared deeply about. She explains that her interest in law actually started much earlier, when she participated in Anchorage Youth Court in Alaska during middle school. That early experience, especially serving in defense-style roles for her peers, sparked her desire to become a lawyer.Guest Information Elizabeth Rose Hardman is a Senior Associate at Kalamaya Goscha, where she works on criminal defense, family law, appellate matters, and premarital agreement drafting.Episode HighlightsElizabeth’s Path Into Law Elizabeth explains that her legal interest began in middle school through Anchorage Youth Court, where she discovered a passion for advocacy and defense work.From Alaska to Colorado Originally from Eagle River, Alaska, Elizabeth moved to Colorado for law school at the University of Denver, drawn by the state’s natural beauty and DU’s strong clinical program.Her Early Legal Career She began practicing in 2017 at the Weld County Public Defender’s Office, handling misdemeanor criminal matters and later moving into juvenile court.What Her Work Looks Like Today At Kalamaya Goscha, Elizabeth’s role includes criminal defense, family law, appellate research, and drafting premarital agreements, with a strong focus on writing and legal analysis.What Keeps Her Motivated Elizabeth says her work is driven by both the intellectual challenge of solving difficult legal issues and a deeper desire to help people through some of the hardest moments of their lives.Her Advice in Criminal Cases For anyone facing criminal charges, her top advice is simple: do not speak to law enforcement without an attorney.What is Divorce at Altitude? Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here.  If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at [email protected].************************************************************************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.