Stephanie L. Boyett
Thornton,CO
Summary
Consummate legal professional offering expertise in contract law and transactions. Proven success in building trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal advice in clear and universal terms. Experienced with providing strategic legal guidance and managing corporate compliance. Utilizes expertise in contract law to support organizational objectives and mitigate risks. Track record of effective collaboration and detailed legal analysis. Hardworking and dedicated to client advocacy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LEGAL ADVISOR
Independant Contractor
01.2024 - Current
- Provided legal advice to executives seeking practical solutions.
- Drafted clear, concise, and legally enforceable contracts tailored to unique client needs and objectives.
- Reviewed employment contracts for compliance with labor laws and recommended revisions to protect both employer and employee rights fairly. Advised on various other human resource matters, including employee terminations.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing thorough legal analysis and well-reasoned contract recommendations.
- Managed 5 complex legal and business matters from clients simultaneously.
CONTRACTS, TRANSACTIONS, AND PRODUCT SUPPORT COUNSEL
LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Negotiated, reviewed, and drafted 25+ commercial contracts, e.g., MSAs, SaaS and on-premise software licenses, equipment purchase contracts, professional service agreements, end user license agreements, terms of use, service level agreements, managed service agreements, audit agreements, consulting contracts, commercial technology agreements, teaming agreements, subcontracts, vendor agreements, SOWs, change orders, assignment and assumption agreements, and NDAs
- Negotiated, reviewed, drafted, and developed telecommunications contracts, such as MSA, colocation, network infrastructure agreements, IRU, and asset sharing/ownership agreements.
- Developed and drafted customer-focused contract templates.
- Advised and collaborated with Lumen Product Management organization and executive leadership regarding products and product life cycles (development, launch, quote to cash, and end of life).
- Developed plays and contract libraries for sales, as well as legal and business requirements for a CLM tool.
- Redrafted procurement contract templates to secure supplier’s product T&Cs, reducing the number of amendments to supplier contracts.
- Established and retained relationships with internal clients, business units, and supplier’s legal and business representatives.
- Developed and delivered internal training and materials for peers, clients, and executives on topics such as IT Services, 911, and SOW writing.
- Resolved negotiation escalations bringing closure to customer issues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of complex legal matters.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on relevant laws and regulations within the industry.
- Streamlined internal processes by implementing new contract software, improving overall efficiency.
- Served as a trusted advisor for corporate executives on sensitive legal matters impacting company operations and strategy decisions.
- Counseled business executives on campaigns and legal issues, including a $50M brand campaign and FTC rules.
- Reviewed and revised advertising media and drafted disclaimers.
- Reviewed, drafted, and negotiated sponsor agreements.
COMMERCIAL/PROCUREMENT TRANSACTIONS COUNSEL
LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Provided practical legal advice to internal business leaders throughout the customer and supplier life cycle, including contract provisions, customer disputes, and termination.
- Reviewed, advised, and negotiated telecom contracts, including colo, network infrastructure, IRU, and asset sharing/ownership agreements.
- Managed a high volume of negotiations and a variety of contracts to support a global sales force for $4B enterprise company.
- Reviewed and negotiated a governmental state-wide RFP for $100M of IT consulting 911 services.
- Reduced 97 pages of exceptions to 7 pages.
- Drafted and negotiated a $11.3M, complex, 7-year MSA with a state to purchase regulated and non-regulated telecommunication services.
- Reviewed and managed a $150M RFP to secure a new advertising agency while negotiating term sheets with four short-listed agencies to maximize leverage.
- Recognized by Sourcing VP executives.
- Lead counsel for all benefit (healthcare/dental/vision) contracts and counsel for a $1.6B contract with a leading healthcare company.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Oklahoma City, OK05.1994
Certificate, Legal Classes -
Institute On International And Comparative Law, University of San Diego School of Law
London, England06.1993
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas12.1990
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Strong oral communication
- Corporate transactions
- Legal advice
- Partnering with business leaders
- Self-motivation
- Organization
- Contract drafting
- Legal analysis and risk assessments
- Evaluating contracts
Accomplishments
- Achieved 90% improvement of client's contract practices by focusing on efficiencies.
- Successfully reduced quote to cash cycle by 40% through the development of innovative contracts and processes for SOWs.
- Developed a new contract structure for ordering products and services and created contract plays, reducing the quote to cash by 50%.
- Consolidated and rationalized 29 legacy assignment and assumption contracts to 2 one-page simplified contracts, reducing cycle time by 40%.
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
Credentials and Education
- Admitted to Colorado Bar
- Admitted to Texas Bar
- Juris Doctor, Oklahoma City University School of Law
- Institute on International and Comparative Law, University of San Diego School of Law, London, England
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas
Affilitations and Leadership
- Volunteer at Justice High School
- Thornton Community Singers
- Pro Bono Assistance
- Women and People of Color Mentor
- Speaker at various legal CLEs
- Legal Diversity Committee: developed the program and past Chair
- Children’s Choir Director/VBS Co-Director, Northglenn Christian Church, past Director
- Center for Legal Inclusiveness: participated in developing and past Board Member
- Colorado Pledge to Diversity Legal Group: partnership and past Co-Chair
- 1L Intern Program: developed program and past Director
Personal Information
Title: Assistant General Counsel
Timeline
LEGAL ADVISOR
Independant Contractor
01.2024 - Current
CONTRACTS, TRANSACTIONS, AND PRODUCT SUPPORT COUNSEL
LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES
01.2008 - 12.2010
COMMERCIAL/PROCUREMENT TRANSACTIONS COUNSEL
LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES
01.2008 - 12.2010
Juris Doctor -
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Certificate, Legal Classes -
Institute On International And Comparative Law, University of San Diego School of Law
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Lamar University
Work Availability
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