Trystan Melancon
Contact: tmelancon@galvanize.law | 303.285.0224
Trystan Melancon obtained her J.D. and a graduate diploma in Comparative Law from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University in May 2024. While pursuing her law degree, she gained extensive practical experience by working as a law clerk for a private firm in Louisiana and simultaneously at Galvanize Law starting in January 2023. In these roles, she developed skills in drafting motions, briefs, demand letters, contracts, and complaints under the supervision of attorneys.
As an Attorney at Galvanize, Trystan assists construction clients with various aspects of their business operations, including drafting and negotiating contracts, navigating regulatory requirements, and supporting entity formation. She also represents clients in construction defect matters, mechanic’s lien processes, collections, and transactional support.
Trystan combines her education and legal experience with her dedication to providing detailed, strategic support tailored to the needs of her construction clients.
Education
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., Louisiana Law Review Senior Editor, 2024
Oregon State University, M.A., 2021
University of Houston, B.A., 2018
Admissions
State of Colorado
Presentations
“Federal Contractors Update: What Colorado Cannabis Law Means for Your Workplace”, Tradecraft Industries Lunch and Learn, October 2022
Work Experience
Galvanize Law Group, Denver, CO - Law Clerk, January 2023- October 2024
Adams & Reese, LLP, New Orleans Office - Summer Associate, Summer 2023
Anthony M. DiLeo, A Professional Corporation, New Orleans, LA - Law Clerk, Fall 2022-Spring 2024
Boyer, Hebert, & Angelle, Breaux Bridge, LA – Law Clerk, Summer 2022
15th Judicial District, Louisiana Public Defender’s, Lafayette Parish Office- Summer Intern, Summer 2022
Articles
Conflict Resolution: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas Between General Contractors and Subcontractors, Monthly Educational Journal of the Foundation of the American Subcontractors Association, October 2024
An Un-flippable Switch: How Religious Organizations in Texas are Seeking Widespread Religious Exemptions to Title VII and Bostock’s Prohibition on LGBTQ+ Employment Discrimination, Louisiana Law Review, Vol. 84, Issue 2, Winter 2024
Professional and Civic Activities
Colorado Bar Association