CYRILL HESTER WOOD
Broomfield,CO
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Legal Research
Lexipol
Broomfield, CO
12.2020 - Current
- Supervise a team of legal specialists who analyze over 12,000 pieces of legislation annually, enhancing productivity and collaboration through virtual management.
- Author high-impact legally defensible policies for public safety agencies through in-depth legal research, mitigating legal risk and ensuring compliance in rapidly changing regulatory environments.
- Develop and implement new legal workflow systems, setting strategic priorities to increase operational efficiency and align departmental output with company objectives.
- Monitor nationwide legal trends and innovations, integrating best practices into policy development.
- Deliver timely and precise legal research to support internal teams and enhance the accuracy and credibility of over 100 company publications and products.
- Create performance tracking metrics for legal staff, enabling targeted coaching and data-driven continuous improvement.
- Pioneer integration of AI tools into legal operations to boost research accuracy and reduce legal analysis time, saving over 180 hours a year on one initiative alone.
Legal Specialist
Lexipol
Erie, CO
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Analyzed legislative and regulatory changes to assess their impact on law enforcement, jail, probation, and fire departments, ensuring that all policies remain compliant with evolving legal standards.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research to evaluate policy compliance with federal and state laws, proactively identifying potential legal risks and recommending corrective measures.
- Proposed and authored over 200 policy revisions yearly, successfully aligning company content with changing laws and best practices, while mitigating legal exposure and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Incorporated key legal developments in public safety, risk management, civil rights, employment law, and criminal/civil liabilities into policy updates, ensuring policies reflect the latest legal trends.
Spanish Translation Project Lead Attorney
Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, Document Control Group
Denver, CO
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Supervised a team Spanish-language review attorneys for precise translation of thousands of complex financial and legal documents for large-scale international corporate securities litigation.
- Streamlined project workflow to ensure timely task completion, enhancing team efficiency.
- Conducted detailed analysis of corporate documents, to support strategic litigation decisions.
- Coordinated litigation preparation, efficiently ensuring compliance with required legal timelines.
Compliance Officer
Society of Certified Senior Advisors
Denver, CO
05.2015 - 11.2016
- Investigated hundreds of cases of wrongful trademark use safeguarding company intellectual property.
- Conducted background investigations, ensuring compliance with ethical and professional standards.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by identifying legal risks and mitigating legal penalties.
- Served as the primary liaison to the CSA Board of Standards and the Certification Council, strengthening relationships and ensuring adherence to industry standards.
Document Review Attorney
Falcon Discovery
Denver, CO
11.2013 - 05.2015
- Evaluated documents for legal significance across diverse litigation areas, identifying key evidence.
- Conducted in-depth research into laws, to provide legal insights for litigation approaches.
- Assessed privileged information and meticulously created privilege logs and redacted sensitive information, safeguarding confidential client data while ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Managed quality control processes, reviewing and guiding the work of other attorneys to maintain high standards and ensure the accuracy and consistency of all legal documentation.
Legal Intern
New York City Police Department
New York, NY
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Composed detailed legal memoranda for administrative judges on interdepartmental cases, providing clear, well-reasoned arguments that informed decision-making and case resolutions.
- Analyzed trial transcripts for employee disciplinary cases, identifying key evidence and legal precedents.
- Collaborated with judges to draft judicial decisions, contributing resolution of complex legal matters.
Legal Intern
New York City Council
New York, NY
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Conducted legal research to ensure proposed legislation aligned with public needs and legal standards.
- Assisted in drafting key legislation on land use, criminal law, and education in New York City, contributing to the development of laws that address critical issues.
- Researched tax abatement initiatives for sustainable construction sites, identifying policies to promote development and improve environmental standards.
Legal Intern
Law Office of Attorney Sheryl Menkes, Esq.
New York, NY
06.2011 - 09.2011
- Conducted comprehensive research on case law for personal injury litigation, enhancing case strategies.
- Prepared deposition transcripts and evidence records, ensuring accessibility for trial presentations.
- Reviewed attorney records for compliance with applicable rules and regulations, identifying discrepancies and ensuring adherence to legal standards for effective case management.
Court Judicial Assistant, Paralegal
18th Judicial District, Arapahoe County District Court
Centennial, CO
10.2008 - 08.2010
- Drafted judicial pleadings, motions, and orders, ensuring compliance with court standards.
- Developed operational protocols for the criminal and civil divisions, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Served as the primary liaison between the public, court, and government agencies, to improve communication, customer service, and facilitate more efficient case processing.
Probation Officer, Case Manager
Intervention, Inc.
Boulder, CO
07.2007 - 04.2008
- Supervised 180-200 probationers, ensuring effective monitoring and adherence to probation terms.
- Assessed probationers' risk levels, utilizing data-driven analysis to refer individuals to treatment agencies, effectively reducing recidivism and supporting rehabilitation efforts.
- Developed personalized case plans to achieve compliance with probation requirements and prepared motions and warrants for court in cases of non-compliance.
Lead Deputy Probation Officer
Boulder Probation Department
Boulder, CO
05.2006 - 07.2007
- Supervised and trained deputy probation officers, improving team performance and efficiency.
- Investigated criminal history to prepare Pre-Sentencing Reports, giving the court critical information.
- Supervised a caseload of juveniles on deferred sentences, ensuring compliance with court orders.
- Served on the Restorative Justice Panel, collaborating on community accountability initiatives.
Education
Juris Doctorate -
New York Law School
New York, NY05.2013
Paralegal Certificate -
Kaplan College
Thornton, CO05.2009
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Sociology
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO12.2006
Skills
- Legal research
- Policy writing
- Compliance monitoring
- AI integration
- Risk assessment
- Legal analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Operations management
Bar Admission
Colorado, 11/01/13
Timeline
Manager of Legal Research
Lexipol
12.2020 - Current
Legal Specialist
Lexipol
01.2018 - 12.2020
Spanish Translation Project Lead Attorney
Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, Document Control Group
09.2015 - 12.2017
Compliance Officer
Society of Certified Senior Advisors
05.2015 - 11.2016
Document Review Attorney
Falcon Discovery
11.2013 - 05.2015
Legal Intern
New York City Police Department
09.2012 - 12.2012
Legal Intern
New York City Council
05.2012 - 08.2012
Legal Intern
Law Office of Attorney Sheryl Menkes, Esq.
06.2011 - 09.2011
Court Judicial Assistant, Paralegal
18th Judicial District, Arapahoe County District Court
10.2008 - 08.2010
Probation Officer, Case Manager
Intervention, Inc.
07.2007 - 04.2008
Lead Deputy Probation Officer
Boulder Probation Department
05.2006 - 07.2007
Juris Doctorate -
New York Law School
Paralegal Certificate -
Kaplan College
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Sociology
University of Colorado
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