James R. Waite, Esq., is a corporate and transactional attorney with over 30 years of experience in buying, selling and leasing businesses, equipment and real estate. Mr. Waite has served as General Counsel, CEO, CFO and COO for companies ranging from airlines to equipment lessors. He wrote the American Rental Association’s book on rental contracts and has been published over 100 times in various national and international publications, including Equipment World, RER Magazine, International Rental News, Rental Magazine, ForConstructionPros and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. He also routinely presents at industry association conferences. Mr. Waite is a veteran of the United States Air Force, has a BBA in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio, a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University, and an MBA from Northwestern University.
Mr. Waite’s practice focuses on the following:
He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 or via email at JRW@jwlinternational.com
Joseph E. Bohling, Esq., is a distinguished legal professional with a dynamic career spanning prestigious automotive OEMs, global manufacturers, educational and healthcare institutions, private equity, venture capital, and publicly traded companies. Recognized as a thought leader in global business strategy and human capital development, Joseph has served as a top global Legal-Human Resources-Total Rewards officer and premier Executive Coach to corporate senior leadership.
Having successfully fulfilled CEO, COO, CHRO, and In-House Counsel roles for organizations ranging from Global 1000 corporations to small and midsize companies, he has consistently catalyzed transformative growth across diverse sectors including manufacturing, professional services, and healthcare.
Mr. Bohling’s practice focuses on the following:
Richard Kaufman is a corporate and litigation attorney with over 30 years of experience. Richard previously served as a trial attorney for nine years with the U.S. Attorneys’ Office in Denver. As an Assistant U.S. Attorney, he specialized in employment discrimination claims litigating over one hundred cases and tort claims brought against the United States government, including medical malpractice and catastrophic injury claims.
Before joining the Department of Justice, he served seven years as Deputy Attorney General of the State of Colorado where he was Chief of the Enforcement Division and responsible for litigating securities, tax, Medicaid and consumer fraud cases on behalf of the State of Colorado. In addition, he was the liaison for the Attorney General to both the Governor and the Colorado General Assembly including legal analysis of all enrolled bills sent to the Governor and presenting the Attorney General legislative agenda to the General Assembly through testimony before legislative committees.
Richard is also a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Mr. Kaufman’s practice focuses on the following:
He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at richard@jameswaitelaw.com
Jason Henderson, Esq. is a corporate and transactional attorney with over twenty years of experience handling complex transactions in media and IP licensing and distribution as well as product counsel and service agreements for Fortune 500 companies. A Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), Mr. Henderson is recognized for his expertise in technology and media personalization, and is listed as the inventor on several patents in streaming technology and real-time AI.
Mr. Henderson earned his BA in History from the University of Dallas and his Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. He currently serves as a commissioner with the Littleton Historical Preservation Commission.
Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Henderson is the co-founder of Castle Bridge Media, publisher of the popular Castle of Horror Anthology series, has written for Electronic Arts and Marvel Comics, and has had multiple books optioned for film.
Mr. Henderson’s practice focuses on the following:
Jason can be reached at JDH@jwlinternational.com
Lidia Pinto, Esq. is a senior corporate lawyer with over 15 years of experience serving as inside and outside counsel for various multinational companies, with experience particularly providing service to large Japanese groups doing business worldwide. Ms. Pinto is experienced with transactions involving contracts, corporate law, international trade, taxation, and cross-border issues. Ms. Pinto is a lawyer with different language skills and has an LLM degree in Commercial and Business Law from Liverpool John Moores University – England.
Ms. Pinto is fluent in both English and Portuguese and conversational in Spanish
Ms. Pinto’s practice focuses on the following:
She can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at LCP@jwlinternational.com
Gregory Dole is a senior attorney with James Waite Law, with over 27 years of experience as an International Trade attorney.
After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School in 1970, he served as an officer in the U.S. Navy on the USS Midway, and subsequently attended Georgetown Law. Greg spent the next 4 years working for the senior Republican on the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, and had the distinct honor to work for President Ronald Reagan as the Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs. Following, he then devoted 27 years working as the International Trade attorney with the Boeing Company-the largest U.S. exporter of manufactured goods.
Mr. Dole’s practice focuses on the following:
He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at GD@jameswaitelaw.com
Kayla Trafford, Esq. is a corporate and transactional attorney who earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts in Law and a minor in Business Administration.
Before joining James Waite Law, Kayla served as an in-house legal intern for a corporation and held law clerk positions at several business and real estate law firms. Through these roles, she developed a strong foundation in entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, and the drafting and review of commercial contracts.
During law school, Kayla distinguished herself as a member of the Community Economic Development Clinic, a transactional law clinic providing pro bono legal support to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in the Denver area. Her exceptional work in the clinic earned her the Outstanding Student Lawyer Award. Additionally, she contributed to The Race to the Bottom, a student-faculty blog that examines trends and updates in corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, securities law, tax law, and other corporate law topics.
Ms. Trafford’s practice focuses on the following
She can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at KRT@jwlinternational.com
Andrew Toig, Esq. serves as Of Counsel to JWL International, where he specializes in complex domestic and international commercial transactions and outside general counsel services.
Mr. Toig’s practice spans equipment, telecommunications, secured transactions, international business law, corporate governance, and technology partnerships. He brings extensive experience in contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk management, delivering pragmatic legal solutions that balance business objectives with risk mitigation.
A graduate of Duke University School of Law, Mr. Toig contributes significant in-house corporate experience. He previously served as Associate Corporate Counsel for DISH Network and as Legal Fellow with Denver Water’s Office of General Counsel, where he advised on water rights, infrastructure development, and compliance matters.
A Colorado native and graduate of Colorado College, Mr. Toig founded the Law Students for Accessibility organization at Duke Law School and remains active in advocacy as a member of the Colorado Disability Bar Association. He serves as a board member of the Colorado Insurance Council and is an active member of the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce and Colorado State Bar Association.
In addition to the focuses below, he also has knowledge in: Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management, Contract Drafting and Negotiation, Corporate Governance Matters, and Privacy and Data Security.
Mr. Toig’s practice focuses on the following:
Mr. Toig can be reached at (866) 582-2586 or ART@jwlinternational.com
Roberto Santos is the Managing Director of Trusts & Taxes Consulting a boutique tax and business consulting firm. Mr. Santos is an Attorney and Public Notary with both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Finance, his role as a management consultant with over 10 years of experience delivering comprehensive business plans, operational structures, international tax plans, business succession, executive estate planning, design of optimized businesses structures, financial and tax modeling and guidance to business management and individuals and design and implementation of private equity funds.
Mr. Santos can be reached at roberto@jameswaitelaw.com
Alexandra Ong is a J.D. graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, she earned her B.B.A. in Management with a Pre-Law focus and a Certificate in International Business Studies from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University, graduating magna cum laude.
While in law school, Alexandra served as the Senior Editor for Race to the Bottom, the university’s business law blog. She also served as a student attorney in the Community and Economic Development Clinic, where she provided pro bono legal counsel to nonprofits and small businesses. Alexandra is also a published contributor to Colorado Evidence Courtroom Manual (2024–2025 and 2025–2026 editions).
Since joining JWL in 2023, Alexandra has worked on a range of complex matters and is experienced in international legal research, contract drafting, and regulatory analysis.
Ms. Ong works with our attorneys in the following areas:
She can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at ALO@jwlinternational.com
Rene Del Barco is a University of Puget Sound Coolidge Otis Chapman Honors Program graduate. He received a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and two minors in Bioethics and Mathematics.
While at the University of Puget Sound, he was the three-year captain of the Varsity Men’s Tennis Team, the President of the Interfraternal Council, and he completed biochemical research on the synthesis of Bismuth Nanoparticles.
Rene received numerous awards and recognitions while at the University of Puget Sound such as the Roderick MacArthur Award for excellence in Presentation of the Honors Thesis and the Robin Hamilton Award for Attitude and Effort which led his team to achievement. He has professional experience in the healthcare industry as an operating room technician, an emergency medical technician, and a construction site medical technician.
Rene is fluent in both English and Spanish and conversational in French.
Mr. Del Barco works with our attorneys in the following areas:
He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at RDB@jwlinternational.com
Samuel J. Karmin is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he earned both a Bachelor of Information Sciences from the School of Information and a Master of Business Management from the Ross School of Business. He is currently pursuing his Juris Doctor at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where he is in pursuit of joining the National Trial Team and is a member of the Jewish Law Students Association.
Prior to law school, Sam built a robust career in financial planning and analysis, most recently serving as a Senior FP&A Analyst for Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group and Funding Circle LLC. In those roles, he led financial modeling, budgeting, and strategic decision-making for diverse business lines. Earlier in his career, Sam co-founded Concession Cups LLC, a sustainability-focused startup, and served as a financial consultant at Guidehouse Inc., where he advised large healthcare systems on revenue cycle improvements and EMR implementation strategies.
Sam has also held a data analytics internship with Kirkland & Ellis LLP and holds advanced certifications in financial modeling and valuation. His experience spans both corporate and consulting environments, equipping him with a unique perspective on business strategy and operational efficiency.
Mr. Karmin works with our attorneys in the following areas:
He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at SJK@jwlinternational.com.
Nancy Levy has more than 10 years in the equipment industry as a sales and marketing leader, currently serving in the role of Vice President, Business Development.
Prior to joining JWL International, Nancy held jobs as a Financial Analyst for Unisys in San Jose, CA, Finance Manager for Symantec Corporation in Santa Monica, CA and Finance Manager for Cadence Design Systems/Tality Corporation in San Jose, CA. Nancy holds a BBA in Finance from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, TX, and an MBA from Santa Clara University.
Ms. Levy works with our attorneys in the following areas:
She can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at NWL@jwlinternational.com
Katie Sanders is JWL International’s receptionist and administrative assistant, bringing a strong drive and an unwavering work ethic to her role. Her commitment to excellence is evident in her ability to manage various projects while providing exceptional support to legal professionals and clients alike. With a keen attention to detail and a proactive approach, she ensures that operations run smoothly and her team is supported.
Katie is also a licensed Realtor and property manager in the Denver metro area. This unique skill set enhances her understanding of contractual and real estate law, allowing her to foster effective communication between clients and attorneys. Her background in real estate not only enriches her professional capabilities but also equips her with a comprehensive perspective on the legal aspects of property transactions.
Katie is passionate about contributing to a collaborative and efficient work environment, and she thrives in settings that challenge her to grow and excel. Her dedication to her role drives her to continuously seek opportunities for improvement and to deliver exceptional service in all aspects of her work.
Katie can be reached at: KMS@jwlinternational.com
