Who We Are

J. Ryann Peyton (She/They)

Executive Director
(303) 928-7750

Ryann serves as the Director of the Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program (CAMP). A former litigator and a seasoned consultant and advocate on professionalism, diversity, and equity in the legal field, Ryann is a frequent commentator, presenter, and lecturer. Prior to joining CAMP, Ryann focused their law practice on civil litigation with an emphasis on LGBTQ families and civil rights. Ryann has been routinely recognized for their legal practice, most recently earning the 2022 40 Under 40 award from the Denver Business Journal and the 2019 American Bar Association Rosner & Rosner Young Lawyer Professionalism award. Ryann sits on the boards of several Colorado legal organizations and leads the Colorado Bar Association as President. Ryann earned their law degree from the University of St. Thomas School of Law and holds an LLM and undergraduate degree from the University of Denver.

 

 

Rebecca Payo (She/Her)

Director of Mentoring & Community Engagement
(303) 928-7752

Rebecca Payo serves as the Director of Mentoring and Community Engagement for CAMP.  Before coming to CAMP, Rebecca conducted a general practice in the areas of immigration, family law, wills & trusts, criminal defense, and nonprofit law.  Access to justice has been a driving factor in Rebecca’s career.  She formed a pro bono legal program with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, serving the public throughout Metro Denver.  In her role at CAMP, Rebecca is dedicated to fostering the principles of community, professionalism, and competency.  She strives to bring the legal community together in its common mission to serve the public; to engender the values of civility as attorneys; and to provide the highest standard of work for clients – all of which are vital aspects to the health and effectiveness of the profession.  The creativity in her position at CAMP brings all aspects of her life together, both personal and professional.   Rebecca received her law degree from Washburn University as well as an LL.M from McGeorge School of Law.

 

 

Lauren ACBA photo. Solomon (She/Her)

Program Manager
(303) 928-7781

Lauren serves as CAMP’s Program Manager. Prior to joining CAMP, she worked as the Administrative Assistant to the Law Practice and Risk Management Department at the Colorado Bar Association. She spent 3 years assisting with Practice Management software, legal research, and the Solo/Small Firm section. Lauren graduated from Metropolitan State University in 2008 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and went on to receive a Graduate Diploma in International Law from the University of Edinburgh in 2010. She began working with CAMP in June of 2013, shortly after its induction in February 2013.