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Hailey Young

West Lake Hills,TX

Summary

Strategic legal counsel with 12+ years of experience spanning commercial disputes, regulatory compliance, risk management, and technology transactions. Former Samsung senior counsel with deep expertise in privacy, platform governance, and international operations. Entrepreneurial operator with four years of direct experience as an Airbnb Superhost managing short-term rental operations, regulatory compliance, and guest services in Portugal.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder, Property and Hospitality Operations

CASTANEA MANAGEMENT, INC & AMAZING NIGHT, LDA
01.2021 - Current
  • Founded and operated a boutique hospitality business overseeing five Airbnb properties in Ericeira and Porto, Portugal.
  • Achieved and maintained Airbnb Superhost status across all properties, with consistent 5-star guest ratings.
  • Formed a Portuguese property management entity (LDA) to oversee daily operations, staff coordination, vendor contracts, and tax compliance.
  • Worked with cross-border tax counsel to structure ownership and operations efficiently under the U.S.-Portugal tax treaty.
  • Handled local enforcement, licensing, and municipal-level regulatory issues related to short-term rental laws.
  • Navigated trust and safety concerns including damage disputes, neighbor complaints, ID verification issues, and resolution center processes through Airbnb's platform.
  • Designed and implemented scalable SOPs for cleaning, check-in/check-out, guest communications, and maintenance response.
  • Oversaw financial planning, budgeting, and revenue optimization including dynamic pricing strategies and channel management tools.
  • Led all strategic and legal aspects of cross-border hospitality operations, including entity structuring, risk mitigation, and local compliance oversight.

Senior Director, Samsung Research America

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Structured and negotiated high-value commercial deals and technology partnerships for Samsung's advanced product teams.
  • Supported early-stage innovation teams on privacy and risk compliance during R&D and product rollouts.

Deputy General Counsel

Samsung SmartThings
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Led legal operations for a 250-person global IoT subsidiary of Samsung, spanning employment, commercial, privacy, IP, and product counsel functions.
  • Managed internal investigations, employment disputes, and commercial litigation strategy in collaboration with outside counsel.
  • Built global privacy compliance frameworks including GDPR and CCPA implementations.
  • Supported executive leadership with regulatory, risk, and strategic legal advice across product development and international expansion.

Legal Counsel

Samsung Intellectual Property Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Managed strategic patent acquisitions, licensing agreements, and research collaborations in emerging technologies (AI, autonomous vehicles, robotics, display).
  • Advised on complex IP deals involving U.S. and foreign universities, government labs, and startups.

Corporate Associate, M&A and Venture Finance

FENWICK & WEST LLP
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Represented VC firms and emerging tech companies in financings, M&A, and general corporate matters.

Corporate Associate, M&A, Leveraged Finance & Securities

CLEARY GOTTLIEB STEEN & HAMILTON LLP
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Advised global clients in cross-border M&A, high-yield debt, and leveraged finance transactions.
  • Drafted and negotiated complex agreements and disclosure documents across multiple industries.

Education

J.D. -

University of Pennsylvania Law School
05-2009

B.S. - Business Administration, Minor in English

University of Maryland
05-2005

Languages

Korean
native

Timeline

Founder, Property and Hospitality Operations

CASTANEA MANAGEMENT, INC & AMAZING NIGHT, LDA
01.2021 - Current

Senior Director, Samsung Research America

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
01.2019 - 03.2020

Deputy General Counsel

Samsung SmartThings
01.2015 - 01.2019

Legal Counsel

Samsung Intellectual Property Center
01.2013 - 01.2015

Corporate Associate, M&A and Venture Finance

FENWICK & WEST LLP
01.2012 - 01.2013

Corporate Associate, M&A, Leveraged Finance & Securities

CLEARY GOTTLIEB STEEN & HAMILTON LLP
01.2009 - 01.2012

J.D. -

University of Pennsylvania Law School

B.S. - Business Administration, Minor in English

University of Maryland

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