KAYLEE R. HYMAN

Denver, CO ***** 561-***-**** ad4gvs@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/kaylee-hyman-aa380b76/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished Corporate Legal Counsel Professional reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer with specialization in employment and labor matters; credited with 11 years of progressive leadership serving as a legal subject matter expert for the organization, partnering with business leaders, understanding the business landscape, and leading the organization through proven experience and sound advice

Demonstrate leadership managing and directing a global employment legal team by leveraging a strategic approach to navigating complex international labor laws, fostering a culture of compliance and excellence across all jurisdictions, and effectively aligning legal strategies with business objectives to minimize risk and promote organizational growth

Lead and engage in collaborative communications with all members and levels; serve as a trusted partner to the HR team, stakeholders, and executive team regarding spectrum of employment law matters

Create internal resources covering a broad spectrum of employment law topic ranging from leaves of absence, meals and rest periods to policies on PTO forfeiture, expense reimbursements, employee notification obligations, employee overpayments, equal pay laws, and drug testing protocols across a 50-state framework

CORE COMPETENCIES

●Determine Legal Strategy

●Manage Counsel

●Collaborate Across Legal & Business

●Global Employment-Related Policies

●Manage Budgets

●Support Legal Department Projects

●Pragmatism, Risk, Compliance

●Scale Process Improvements

●Performance Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DISH Network, LLC., Englewood, CO 07/2016 - Present

Senior Corporate Counsel 12/2021 - Present

Act as the primary subject matter expert for ongoing day-to-day advice and guidance on employment disputes and inquiries on an international scale within an organization comprising over 14,000 employees, including collaborating with HR with issues related to policy/regulatory compliance, benefits, unemployment, terminations, disciplines, restructures, and hiring processes, and emerging laws

Analyze, draft, and review employee-related agreements, policies, and programs including Workplace Harassment, Internal Investigations, Contingent Workers, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, use of Social Media, Internal Document Retention Policy and Schedule, and use of AI

Streamline the process for reviewing requests pertaining to leaves, accommodations, and separations, in strict compliance with evolving legal standards, including the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and provisions for religious accommodations

Supervise legal services of outside counsel on litigation matters and advisory services

Direct the global Human Resources Internal Investigation Team by managing the internal investigations hotline, advising on all incoming internal and field investigations, conducting high-risk investigations, providing clear, accurate and comprehensive investigation reports, and statistical reporting to the Board and Internal Audit on data from the Internal Investigations tracking system

oRecognizing the potential for substantial improvement in the internal investigation process, on boarded new hotline vendor, drafted Internal Investigations policy for standardized investigations protocol, provided training to Internal Investigations Team on investigation plans, legal concerns, best practices

Conduct Enterprise Risk Assessment across all areas of the business, by assessing risk, implementing risk management processes, establishing the level of risk, and reporting to the Board, Audit Committee, and senior leadership

Professional tenure includes establishment of a "Second Chance Committee," task with evaluating candidate applications in adherence to ban-the-box legislation, ensuring equitable hiring practices

Manage company-wide reductions in force, ensuring full compliance with both Federal and local WARN Act requirements, demonstrating a keen ability to navigate complex regulatory environments

Work with outside counsel to advise on international employment matters, including emerging laws, contract reviews, and other employment concerns

Orchestrate the development of a robust compliance program for Federal contracting in compliance with OFCCP requirements, encompassing recruitment policies, mandatory contractual clauses, contract review processes, and reporting and filing protocols

Corporate Counsel 07/2019 – 12/2021

Oversaw a company-wide training program by drafting, overseeing, and reporting on training topics including Preventing Workplace Harassment, ADA and Leaves, Ethical Conduct and Conflicts of Interest, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption

Reviewed job descriptions, ensuring compliance with state and Federal laws

Ensured compliance with all accessibility laws, including ADA, FMLA, and website compliance (WCAG)

Created an Ethics and Compliance Portal for all employees, hosting FAQs, best practices, and real-life scenarios

Deliver in-house legal expertise and responses of EEOC and other administrative agency complaints

Conduct meticulous reviews of internal contracts to ensure adherence to compliance mandates, including affirmative action, drug testing, and background check prerequisites, thereby safeguarding the organization against legal vulnerabilities, and reinforcing our commitment to regulatory compliance and operational excellence

Associate Corporate Counsel 07/2018 – 07/2019

Oversaw the comprehensive management of the legal hold process, including the issuance of holds, execution of custodian interviews, collection of documents, and participation in discussions pertaining to general matter management

Developed and prepared intricate eDiscovery strategies for a diverse range of legal contexts, including active litigation, potential litigation, subpoenas, and civil investigative demands, demonstrating a high level of expertise in complex legal problem-solving

Collaborated closely with corporate stakeholders to provide counsel and advocacy on legal issues, policies, and procedures. Played a pivotal role in the identification and assessment of key risks and controls within the organization through the execution of the annual Enterprise Risk Assessment, contributing to the enhancement of enterprise-wide risk management strategies

Contract Associate Corporate Counsel 07/2016 – 01/2018

Conducted evaluations and sanctioned all marketing collateral, encompassing contests and sweepstakes

Robert Half, Denver, CO

Contract Attorney 01/2015 – 07/2016

Executed contract work and conducted document review across multiple firms, significantly enhancing the process at Wheeler Trigg to such an extent that I was designated as the primary e-Discovery contact. Exemplary performance led Wheeler Trigg to endorse as an outstanding contributor in my current role

Demonstrated exceptional dedication by working extended hours, proactively volunteering for additional projects, and optimizing the review process through strategic division and organization of work structures

Diligent efforts culminated in the discovery of numerous critical documents, which might have remained unidentified. The identification of these documents played a crucial role in various cases, potentially influencing their outcomes

Burg Simpson Eldredge; Hersh Jardine, Englewood, CO

Attorney 08/2014 – 01/2015

Drafted comprehensive pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda for complex commercial litigation cases, demonstrating strong proficiency in legal writing and analysis

Conducted in-depth reviews of intricate contracts and commercial agreements, identifying potential legal risks and implications to inform strategic decision-making

Represented clients in court, managing case management issues, presenting motions, and conducting witness examinations with professionalism and adept advocacy skills

Coordinated and prepared legal teams for hearings and depositions, ensuring thorough preparation of both party and non-party witnesses for optimal presentation of evidence

Managed all facets of litigation for complex LLC dissolution cases, showcasing ability to handle high-stakes and multifaceted legal issues

Previous Career Overview

Attorney, Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton, Miami, FL 01/2013 – 07/2014

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Juris Doctor, University of Miami School of Law, Miami, Florida

Bachelor of Science in Public Relations, Minor in Business Administration, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

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