Kristin M. Bronson
Executive Director
Kristin M. Bronson is a civic leader, community advocate and civil litigator with over twenty-five years of experience. She joined the Colorado Lawyers Committee in May 2023 after serving as Denver’s City Attorney for six years. As the City’s Chief Legal Officer, she provided legal and policy advice to elected officials, appointees, and senior managers while managing a large legal department. Ms. Bronson also led a number of key initiatives including the formation of the Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund, the development of a comprehensive citywide youth violence prevention plan, and two national non-partisan convenings of legal experts on voting rights and election integrity. Ms. Bronson practiced law at Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP for nearly twenty years and is a trained mediator and arbitrator.
She has been the recipient of a number of awards including the Colorado Women’s Bar Association Foundation’s Raising the Bar award, Girl Scouts of Colorado’s Women of Distinction award, Law Week’s Woman Lawyer of the Year, Law Week’s Young Lawyer of the Year, the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce’s 25 Most Powerful Women award, the University of Colorado Law School Dean’s Choice Making a Difference award, the Denver Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 award, the Denver Bar Association and Davis Family Foundation’s Richard Marden Davis award, and others. Ms. Bronson has served dozens of community and civic organizations as a board member or volunteer.
Contact: Kristin Bronson or 303-256-2780
Kathleen McCrohan
Chief Operating Officer
Kathleen McCrohan joined the Colorado Lawyers Committee as Associate Director in October 2016 until March 2022. She returned to the organization as Chief Operating Officer after spending a year and a half as the Director of Public Interest Advising at the University of North Carolina School of Law. As the Director of Public Interest Advising, Kathleen was responsible for establishing, expanding, and maintaining relationships with Public Interest employers and helping facilitate Public Interest employment opportunities for students and alumni at the University of North Carolina School of Law. Prior to her first role at Colorado Lawyers Committee, Kathleen spent five years specializing in Trust & Estates, Corporate Compliance and Civil Litigation.
Kathleen received her B.A. in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After graduation, Kathleen moved west to attend the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she received her M.S. in Legal Administration and her J.D.
In her spare time, Kathleen enjoys giving back to her community through volunteering and serving on Boards when she is not at one of her son’s baseball games or traveling to see her daughter and extended family in North Carolina.
Contact: Kathleen McCrohan or 303-256-2781
TJ Bacon
OFFICE MANAGER
TJ Bacon joined the Colorado Lawyers Committee as our Office Manager in 2025. Before joining CLC, TJ worked at the Colorado Public Defenders Office as an Administrative Assistant, where they developed strong organizational and support skills in a fast-paced environment.
Passionate about helping others, TJ is dedicated to supporting the mission of the Colorado Lawyers Committee and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Known for their uplifting spirit, TJ enjoys sharing engaging fidgets and puzzles, as well as fun quotes, to foster a positive work atmosphere.
Outside of work, TJ enjoys spending quality time with their husband and daughter, along with their two large and mischievous dogs. TJ has a passion for board games, pottery, and puzzles, often thrifting for new finds with their mother-in-law.
Contact: TJ Bacon
Megan Dempsey
Legal program Administrator
Megan Cuddihee Dempsey joined the Colorado Lawyers Committee in 2025 as the Legal Program Administrator. In this role, she coordinates Denver Legal Night, Virtual Pro Se Clinics, CLC social media platforms, and the Hate Crimes Education Program, supporting volunteer attorneys and community partners across the state. Megan brings a background in higher education and nonprofit leadership, having previously led student advocacy, basic needs programs, and mental health initiatives at the Community College of Aurora.
Megan earned her M.A. in Higher Education from the University of Denver and her B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Tennessee. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, reading fiction and poetry, baking sugary desserts, and decorating her home for every season.
Contact: Megan Dempsey
Jenny Pham
Database Manager
Born and raised in Denver as a first-generation Vietnamese American, Jenny brings a unique perspective to her work, driven by passion for helping others and a deep connection to her community. A foodie at heart, she loves exploring new flavors and cultures, and in her free time, she enjoys dancing and discovering new creative outlets. Jenny is excited to lend her skills to support the Colorado Lawyers Committee and their mission in advocating for disadvantaged communities and driving systemic change.
Contact: Jenny Pham