Administration

For information related to accounting, membership updates, and general office procedures.

Barbara Stanford
Director, Administration

Aziza Farooki
Administrative Assistant

Advocacy

For information related to legislative monitoring, submission of comments and testimony, position on legislative and regulatory developments, Legislative Committee, and Policy Committee.

Joe Crosby
COO & Senior Director, Policy

Beth Cooley
Manager, State Government Relations

Jana Leslie
Staff Counsel 

Communications

For information related to publications, press releases, media, and public relations.

Caroline Bunting
Director, Communications

Laura Peed
Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Continuing Education

For information related to CLE/CPE credit qualifications.

Karen Galdamez
Programs Coordinator

Legal

For information related to amicus, judicial developments, and Lawyers’ Coordinating Committee.

Todd Lard
General Counsel

Fred Nicely
Tax Counsel

Jana Leslie
Staff Counsel 

Membership

For information related to membership benefits and eligibility, to request a complete membership package be mailed to you, and to follow-up on an application submitted.

Barbara Stanford
Director, Administration

Caroline Bunting
Director, Communications

Programs

For information related to COST events (conferences, schools, and regional meetings), including registration, agenda, materials, and calendar. 

Chuck Drury
Director, Programs

Karen Galdamez
Programs Coordinator

Laura Peed
Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Website

For information related to COST’s website including: login information, error messages, technical issues, and suggestions for improvements.

Caroline Bunting
Director, Communications