Stephen A. Bain & Joi G. Kush

Stephen A. Bain
Retired

After studying history at Yale and law at Cornell, Denver native Stephen A. Bain returned to Colorado to practice environmental and natural resources law with Holland & Hart.  In 1994, he and his wife, Lisa, joined the U.S. Peace Corps in the Czech Republic, where they worked as consultants for the Czech Ministry of Environment.  After the Peace Corps, Steve joined Welborn Sullivan Meck & Tooley’s office in Almaty, Kazakhstan for two years, working on post-Soviet privatizations, before moving back to the firm’s main office in Denver, where he continued practicing environmental and natural resources law until retiring in 2023.  

Steve was a Distinguished Natural Resources Practitioner in Residence at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and taught International Petroleum Law there for several years.  He is the Managing Editor and a contributing author for Environmental Regulation of Colorado Real Property, published by the Colorado Bar Association.  Steve served on the Board of Governors for the Colorado Bar Association, the Executive Committee of the Colorado Mountain Club, and as President of the Colorado Mountain Club Foundation.  Steve currently serves on the Board of Reach Out and Read Colorado and the Advisory Council for the Association for Native American Sacred Trees and Places.   

Joi G. Kush
Of Counsel, Mulliken Weiner Berg & Jolivet

Joi G. Kush is a dedicated attorney specializing in domestic relations, with a robust practice that encompasses a wide range of cases, including complex custody disputes, high net worth marital estates, and post-decree issues. She believes that exceptional advocacy is rooted in persistence, effective communication, and a comprehensive understanding of the law.  Joi approaches each case with a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for her clients.

Joi’s philosophy centers on the importance of listening and providing individualized attention to each client. She understands that every legal situation is unique and strives to help her clients navigate their challenges with tailored solutions. Her achievements and intelligence are a testament to her dynamic personality, unwavering motivation, and boundless energy.

With a passion for advocacy and a commitment to excellence, Joi G. Kush is dedicated to guiding her clients through the complexities of domestic relations law, ensuring they feel supported and empowered every step of the way.

Joi earned her Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and International Studies from the University of Denver in 2007, followed by her Juris Doctor from Albany Law School in 2010. During her time in law school, she gained invaluable experience as a judicial intern for the Honorable Robert Littlefield at the U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Court and as a legal fellow in the Albany County District Attorney’s Office, specifically within the Vehicular Crimes Unit. Additionally, she contributed her insights as a student editor for both the Albany Government Law Review and the New York State Bar Association’s Government, Law & Policy Journal.

Beyond her academic and professional accomplishments, Joi has enriched her perspective by living and working abroad in diverse locations, including Beijing, China; Tokyo, Japan; Chiang Mai, Thailand; and Hanoi, Vietnam. These experiences have not only broadened her worldview but have also enhanced her ability to connect with clients from various backgrounds.

Joi has been honored as a top family/domestic relations lawyer by Colorado Springs magazine since 2020 and was one of seven attorneys selected for the ColoradoBiz 2025 Family Law Powerlist.  She also has been selected as a Super Lawyer since 2022 (previously a Rising Star from 2018-2021), and a top family law attorney by U.S. News and World Report, Best Lawyers© since 2019.