Galvanize Law Welcomes Attorneys Cole Woodward and Trystan Melancon
Galvanize Law Group is pleased to announce that Attorneys Cole Woodward and Trystan Melancon have joined the firm.
Cole Woodward combines legal expertise with hands-on business experience to deliver practical solutions for Galvanize Law Group’s clients. With a background in operations for building materials and office furniture, he understands construction industry challenges firsthand. Cole’s prior roles include General Counsel for the Colorado Department of Public Safety and leading litigation in the Colorado Department of Law. His unique blend of legal insight and business leadership ensures advice that is both legally sound and grounded in real-world needs.
Trystan Melancon brings a solid foundation in construction law and hands-on experience to her role as an Associate Attorney at Galvanize Law Group. After earning her J.D. and a graduate diploma in Comparative Law from LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Trystan gained valuable practical skills as a law clerk, working both at a private firm in Louisiana and with Galvanize Law over the past two years. Now a licensed attorney, she assists construction clients with contract drafting, regulatory compliance, and entity formation, and represents them in construction defect, mechanic’s lien, and collections matters. Trystan is also a published author, having contributed an article on navigating ethical dilemmas for the ASA Foundation.
"Trystan started with Galvanize Law as a law clerk and has already worked with several of our clients. Trystan's intelligence and diligence are huge assets to our team and we are so pleased to welcome her as an Associate Attorney! Cole is a seasoned attorney who brings strong business and legal experience, as well as significant litigation experience. He is rounding out a strong bench of attorneys here at Galvanize and we are so excited for the coming year."
– Kate Strauss, Founding Partner of Galvanize Law