SERVING OUR CLIENTS WITH
INTEGRITY
SINCE 1995
Established in 1995
Committed to providing consistency, trust, experience, integrity, and competency with every client and in every interaction.
WHO WE ARE
Founded by Christopher Hawks in 1995, Hawks & Associates LC stands as a testament to the power of enduring client relationships, friendships, and unparalleled legal service. Our journey began with a vision to offer more than just legal advice; we sought to be trusted advisors and partners in navigating the complexities of the legal system. Over the years, our practice has expanded beyond the boundaries of Wyoming and Colorado, serving client needs across the United States, and in Europe, and Asia.
What sets us apart
At Hawks & Associates LC, we pride ourselves on a unique blend of personal touch and global reach. Whether in a corporate boardroom or on a farm, Chris's strategic mindset and adaptability emerge to the forefront.
Our firm is distinguished by its ability to manage highly sensitive situations with agility, providing risk management, strategic planning, and innovative solutions that span national and international scopes. Our commitment to excellence is recognized through Chris's accolades, including being a Mountain States Super Lawyer and being the first Wyoming lawyer invited to be a Fellow in the American College of Real Estate Lawyers.
Our Focus
The scope of our legal services extends through various domains, including private client services, corporate and transactional representation, and real estate. Chris addresses intricate needs of individual clients, businesses, and family institutions, offering counsel in trust, real estate, and business matters on a global scale. Our team’s experience is underpinned by Chris’s comprehensive education and esteemed roles within the legal community, including his past Presidency of the Wyoming State Bar and memberships in multiple legal boards and associations.
Christopher Hawks
Chris has devoted his life and career to the law and constant education and betterment. His legal career is adorned with notable milestones and a profound commitment to client success.
Chris received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wyoming in 1988 with a Minor in Sociology. He attended his first year of law school at Pepperdine University and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Wyoming in 1991. Chris is admitted to practice in Wyoming State and Federal Courts and Colorado State Court. Chris is an active member of the American Bar Association, Wyoming Bar Association and the Teton County Bar Association.
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Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wyoming in 1988 with a Minor in Sociology
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First year of law school at Pepperdine University
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Juris Doctor degree from the University of Wyoming in 1991
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Mountain States Super Lawyer
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Wyoming's first member of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers
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Immediate Past President of Wyoming State Bar September 2023 to present
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President of Wyoming State Bar September 2022 to September 2023
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Board of Directors: National Council of Lawyer Disciplinary Boards
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Wyoming Board of Professional Responsibility 2017-2023
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Wyoming Board of Law Examiners 2011 - 2017, 2019 - Present (2023 Chair)
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Board of Directors, Teton Science School 2007-2009
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Jackson Hole Land Trust, Open Space Council
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Board of Directors & President Jackson Hole Ski Club 2006-2009
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Board of Directors, Public Education Coalition 2001-2003
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Board of Directors, Community Center for the Arts 2001
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Board of Directors, Public Education Coalition 1999-2002
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Admitted to the Wyoming State Bar in 1991
Admitted to the Colorado State Bar in 2023
Wyoming State and Federal Courts
When not at his desk, Chris and his wife Jennifer enjoy world travel, beaches and the desert. With two adult sons living in Australia, Chris spends a lot of time crossing the Pacific Ocean to visit them or planning other destinations in between to meet.
Chris and Jennifer spend their Jackson Hole summers camping in their Airstream and wake-surfing on Jackson Lake.
Chris was formerly an ultra-marathon runner and took 1st Place Bighorn 50 Kilometer Trail Race – Men’s 30-40. He has completed numerous other marathons, half marathons and trail marathons in the United States, Canada and Switzerland.
Chris also enjoys fly fishing, skiing and road and mountain biking.
Callie Walsh
Originally from Darien, Connecticut, Callie moved to Jackson in 2009. She joined Hawks & Associates in 2013 and quickly started working directly with clients in their trust, estate, and business administration capacities.
As Office Manager, Callie manages the business's daily financial operations, including cash flow management, tax preparation and reconciliations. She handles all administrative services, scheduling and account management. Callie also manages Snake River Corporate Service LC, a Wyoming Commercial Registered Agent for over 100 Wyoming entities. Callie is currently working towards obtaining her Certified Trust Financial Advisor designation. As Trust Assistant, she administers trustee meetings, handles trust archiving and keeps track of various trust assets.
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Callie graduated with honors from Roanoke College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a concentration in Communications. She also attended a semester at Bond University in Australia where she studied International Relations.
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Cannon Financials Trust Fundamentals course at University of Notre Dame, July 2015
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Cannon Financials Trust 1 course at Pepperdine University, May 2016
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Cannon Financials Trust 2 course Atlanta, Georgia, September 2017
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Cannon Financial Trust 3 course Atlanta, Georgia, September 2020
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In her free time, she loves to be outside enjoying the mountains with her sons, daughter, and husband. Skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and camping are some of her favorite pastimes.
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Although she loves to travel, Callie is always happy to return home to the Tetons.
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Callie Walsh
Originally from Darien, Connecticut, Callie moved to Jackson in 2009. She joined Hawks & Associates in 2013 and quickly started working directly with clients in their trust, estate, and business administration capacities.
As Office Manager, Callie manages the business's daily financial operations, including cash flow management, tax preparation and reconciliations. She handles all administrative services, scheduling and account management. Callie also manages Snake River Corporate Service LC, a Wyoming Commercial Registered Agent for over 100 Wyoming entities. Callie is currently working towards obtaining her Certified Trust Financial Advisor designation. As Trust Assistant, she administers trustee meetings, handles trust archiving and keeps track of various trust assets.
