Michael Barlow-Roach JD
Law Clerk - Colorado
Michael Barlow-Roach is a law clerk at The Dadvocates and a graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor and a Certificate in Animal Law. He has passed the Colorado Bar Examination and is completing the remaining requirements for admission. In his role as a law clerk, Michael supports the firm’s attorneys through legal research, writing, case analysis, and litigation preparation.
Michael’s legal background includes participation in Denver Law’s Criminal Defense Clinic and an internship with the City of Denver’s Office of the Municipal Public Defender. These experiences provided practical training in client counseling, motion drafting, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy, with an emphasis on serving individuals facing difficult circumstances. He also worked as a law clerk and extern at Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti, conducting research and preparing memoranda across criminal law, real estate, government contracts, bankruptcy, intellectual property, and trusts and estates.
At Denver Law, Michael received the Dean’s Scholarship in Law and a Student Leadership Award. He served as president of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund and held leadership positions with OUTLaws and Denver Law Democrats. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Southern New Hampshire University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theater from Central Washington University, a background that combines analytical thinking with communication and public speaking.
Before entering the legal profession, Michael owned and operated businesses and worked in client service and political campaign management. He brings that experience to his work at The Dadvocates, where he values careful preparation, clear communication, and attention to each client’s concerns.
Outside the office, Michael enjoys spending time with his husband, son, and their two dogs. An avid cook, baker, and runner, he is often trying a new recipe or preparing for his next race.
