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Kellie Callahan

Shareholder, Chief Operating Officer

Kellie Callahan is an adept practitioner in Community Association Law, holding licenses in Arizona and New Mexico. Leading the Firm’s General Counsel practice group, she specializes in various areas including general counsel representation, development matters, planned community and condominium formation, covenant interpretation, and enforcement.

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Overview

Kellie Callahan is a go-to advisor for community associations, developers, and businesses on complex legal and operational matters. As head of the firm’s General Counsel practice group, she provides strategic guidance to planned communities and condominium associations on governance, development issues, contract negotiation, covenant interpretation, and enforcement. Kellie also has substantial experience in assessment recovery litigation, fair housing compliance, and business and employment law. Known for her practical judgment and solutions-oriented approach, she works closely with boards, managers, and business leaders to resolve issues efficiently while protecting her clients’ long-term interests.

Kellie joined the firm as an associate in 2007 and quickly established herself as a leader within the practice. She became a partner in 2014 and an equity shareholder in 2016. In 2025, she was appointed the firm’s Chief Operations Officer, where she helps guide the firm’s strategic growth and operational initiatives.

A respected voice within the community association industry, Kellie frequently speaks and teaches on topics affecting associations and legal professionals. In addition to instructing seminars sponsored by the Firm, she has instructed numerous courses through the Arizona Association of Community Managers and the Leadership Centre and has presented at the Community Associations Institute National Law Seminars on law firm management and attorney development. She is also committed to mentoring the next generation of attorneys and has served as a mentor through the State Bar of New Mexico’s Bridge the Gap Mentorship Program.

Originally from Boston, Kellie remains a devoted fan of Boston’s professional sports teams.

Education
  • Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, JD
  • Stonehill College, BA
Professional Memberships
  • Community Associations Institute (CAI)
  • Arizona Association of Community Managers (AACM)
  • Arizona Women Lawyers Association
  • Ladies in Land
  • State Bar of New Mexico Bridge the Gap Mentorship Program, Mentor
  • Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
Awards
  • Super Lawyers Rising Star 2016, 2017
  • Global Director of Who’s Who – Top Lawyers
Speaking Engagements
  • “Culture Equals Cash: How a Clear Firm Culture Amplifies Profit, Growth and Stability,” Community Association Institute (CAI) Law Seminar, January 2026
  • “Practice in Your Personality: How to Thrive as a Community Association Lawyer”, Community Association Institute (CAI) 41st Annual Law Seminar, January 2020
Publications and Media

Seminars

May 6, 2025

Developer Controlled Associations – What You Need to Know

What should an HOA plan for before transitioning from builder control to homeowner control? What challenges are most likely to be identified during the transition? Discover the answers to these questions and more!

October 3, 2017

Double Seminar: Records Retention & Animals in an Association

The wait is over! Find out what laws have been signed and what that means for Associations in...

Joshua Bolen

Shareholder, Co-Managing Partner

Joshua M. Bolen is a seasoned practitioner in Community Association Law and Business/Employment Law, overseeing comprehensive litigation at CHDB Law. With a track record of successful trials in Arizona at both state and federal levels, including Court of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and Ninth Circuit, Josh’s commitment to legal education and service is notable. He is also admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States of America.

He has held significant roles within the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and currently co-chairs the CAI Legislative Action Committee for community association legislation lobbying in Arizona. Josh is an educator, teaching Community Association Law at the National CAI Law Conference and locally on various legal topics, contributing to the legal community through his engagement with the Firm, CAC-CAI, and AACM. Josh is also a national member of the College of Community Association Lawyers with CAI.

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Overview

Joshua M. Bolen practices in every aspect of Community Association Law and Business and Employment Law and is responsible for overseeing all litigation at CHDB Law. Josh has successfully tried numerous jury and bench trials in Arizona on both the state and federal level. He has also practiced in the Arizona Court of Appeals, The United States District Court of Arizona and The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

Education and service to the legal industry are very important to Josh. He has served with Community Associations Institute as its 2013 Chapter President, 2012 President-Elect, 2014 Treasurer, 2015 Director at Large, and was the Co-Chair of the Public Relations Committee for the Central Arizona Chapter. Josh also served as Co-Chair of the CAI Legislative Action Committee that was responsible for lobbying on behalf of, and against, community association legislation in Arizona. He teaches Community Association Law at the National CAI Law Conference and locally on all Community Association issues and Business and Employment Law issues on behalf of the Firm, CAC-CAI, AACM, and various other organizations and management companies.

Josh and his wife, Stacy, enjoy spending time with their 2 kids, Catherine and Crosby, and their dogs. Josh is a die-hard Arizona Cardinals fan. His family has been season ticket holders since 1988 and they travel to at least one away game each season.

Education
  • Southwestern School of Law, JD
  • W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, Accountancy Degree
Professional Memberships
  • Community Associations Institute (CAI)
  • College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL)
  • Arizona Association of Community Managers (AACM)
  • Maricopa County Bar Association
  • Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
Speaking Engagements
  • Dogs, Chickens & Emotional Support Ponies, Oh My!, Presented by Joshua Bolen, James Hazlewood, Jason Miller, Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Awards
  • Member of the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL)

Authored Articles

Seminars

Upcoming

June 2, 2026

2026 Legislative Update

Learn about possible new compliance requirements, governance updates, enforcement changes, and practical steps your association should take now to reduce risk and stay compliant. Ideal for board members and community managers.

Upcoming

May 5, 2026

Navigating the Frustrated Homeowner: Protecting Your HOA

This practical seminar provides strategies for maintaining compliance, protecting your HOA, and resolving disputes professionally while minimizing risk.

December 2, 2025

Trends in HOA Living: What’s Changing in 2026 and Beyond

HOA living is evolving. Explore emerging trends shaping community associations in 2026 and beyond—legislative updates, sustainability initiatives, shifting homeowner expectations, and technology advances. Learn how to proactively adapt to new challenges and opportunities.

June 12, 2025

2025 Legislative Update

The 2025 legislative landscape for HOA’s introduced several significant changes. Here’s a breakdown of what associations can expect.

May 6, 2025

Developer Controlled Associations – What You Need to Know

What should an HOA plan for before transitioning from builder control to homeowner control? What challenges are most likely to be identified during the transition? Discover the answers to these questions and more!

February 4, 2025

HOA Board “Mess-Ups” and How to Avoid Them

Board Training. Fiduciary Duties. Cohesion and Trust. When boards prioritize transparency, collaboration, and adherence to both legal and ethical standards, they can avoid pitfalls that are lawful but harmful.

December 3, 2024

2025 is Just Around the Corner

Top Issues for 2025: Will it be a turning point for better days ahead, or will current trends persist? What changes will associations need to make in an ever-evolving world? Goodbye 2024, hello 2025!

June 4, 2024

What’s in Store for 2024 – HOA Legislative Update

What you can expect going forward and how the new laws and trends are likely to impact you.

August 1, 2023

Common Area Liabilities

Protecting our common areas / elements How do we protect an association’s largest asset – its common property? Insurance coverage for common property is essential to protect assets and minimize liability. The specific amounts and types of insurance coverage needed may vary depending upon your CC&R’s, local regulations, and the types of common areas/elements.

March 7, 2023

Dogs, Chickens & Emotional Support Ponies, Oh My!

Are barking dogs driving residents nuts? Is a ball python a typical household pet? How do you distinguish between an assistance animal and a pet? Come and learn the answers to these questions and more!

April 5, 2022

Top 10 Planned Community Issues

Are you always facing new issues in your Planned Community? Feeling Overwhelmed? You are not alone….join us to discuss the Top 10 Planned Community Legal Issues in 2022. We will explore what to do, what to worry about, how to save your Planned Community money, and what your Association should be on the lookout for […]

March 1, 2022

Top 10 Issues for Condominiums

Oh no! Not again? It seems there are always complex legal issues happening within a Condominium Association. Join us to discuss the Top 10 Condominium Legal Issues in 2022. We will explain what to do with these issues, how to save your Condominium Association money, and what your Association should be on the lookout for […]

September 9, 2021

The New Roaring 20s for HOAs!!!

HOAs have definitely changed since the beginning of 2020. Is this for the good, the bad or both??? This seminar will explore current and future HOA legal issues regarding virtual meetings, maintenance requirements/obligations, reserve funding, construction costs, vendor costs, social events and a few other surprise topics.

May 11, 2021

Help! I Think my Board is Imploding!

Board members not getting along, misbehaving, threatening to resign? What if you no longer have a board? Legal options to practical and political problems.

October 13, 2020

Cameras and Enforcement

As cameras get smaller and more readily available, what steps can your association take to ensure a member’s privacy and security concerns? We will discuss your association’s authority to install security cameras in common areas, to regulate cameras on a lots/units, and its potential need to adopt various record, security and privacy policies.

October 6, 2020

Cameras and Enforcement

Cameras in Community Associations: Safety vs. Privacy As cameras get smaller and more readily available, what steps can your association take to ensure a member’s privacy and security concerns? We will discuss your association’s authority to install security cameras in common areas, to regulate cameras on a lots/units, and its potential need to adopt various […]

April 7, 2020

Vendors

What vendor should we choose? How to know when you have a legal issue with a Vendor. How to avoid a potential legal issue all together. What you should look out for before you enter into a contract. When should you contact your attorney!

March 3, 2020

Parking, Parking and More Parking

So many parking violations, so little the HOA can do about it, right? Wrong! Learn how and when to enforce your associations parking rules, how to adopt a set of parking rules, and when it is time to get the police involved.

November 5, 2019

20/20 What to Expect Next Year

20 for 20 – Take a look at how Associations may have to change, evolve, and improve over in 2020! Can there really be 20 ways for this to occur? You must attend to find out.

February 5, 2019

Rentals Running You Ragged?

Community association feeling more like a hotel than a home? Short term neighbors leaving you long term problems? Learn the techniques to “address” your short term rental challenges.

January 11, 2018

Enforcement in 2018 – What Now?

The wait is over! Find out what laws have been signed and what that means for Associations in...

April 4, 2017

Double Seminar: Collections and Enforcement

Collections: What’s working? What’s not? How changes in the real estate market, local economy and the Courts are...