About Ellen

Ellen Carlson is a Senior Associate Lawyer at The Bagley Law Office, where she focuses on subjects involving juvenile and own family law.

Originally from Texas, Ellen graduated summa cum laude from Southern Methodist University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance. She in the end received her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, in which she served as a pupil legal professional in the Child Advocacy Practicum. It became via this revel in that she developed a strong dedication advocating for youngsters and households.

Following regulation school, Ellen served as a judicial regulation clerk to the Honorable Ann Gail Meinster, Presiding Juvenile Court Judge in Jefferson County, Colorado. She then committed seven years as a court docket-appointed Guardian advert Litem, representing the first-class pastimes of children in Dependency and Neglect and Juvenile Delinquency lawsuits. Additionally, Ellen worked with a local non-income organization, presenting pro bono civil legal services to youngsters transitioning out of the foster care machine.

In addition to her legal exercise, Ellen stocks her expertise as an trainer with the Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse. In this position, she develops and conducts education packages to teach new Department of Human Services caseworkers on navigating the prison gadget.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Ellen enjoys spending time at local libraries and bookstores. She additionally loves exploring Colorado with her husband and two children.

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)