Stephanie Reddy
Katy,TX
Summary
Experienced Legal Operations Manager with a strong background in corporate legal strategy, compliance, and financial oversight. Skilled in leading global initiatives, optimizing records management, and improving legal spend and vendor processes. Adept at supporting executive leadership, managing cross-functional teams, and driving operational efficiency through technology and governance. Proven success in aligning legal operations with business goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Americas Legal Operations Manager
Momentive Performance Materials
07.2022 - Current
- Legal Operations & Strategic Leadership
- Lead global initiatives including records modernization and CLM deployment to enhance governance and efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and executives on global records assessment, procurement, training, and executive briefings
- Litigation & Compliance
- Manage legal documentation, discovery coordination, and budget tracking
- Deliver quarterly litigation summaries to Controllership and auditors
- Outside Counsel & Spend Management
- Improve systems and processes for accurate reporting and operational efficiency
- Partner with General Counsel and Finance to develop and oversee legal budgets
- Corporate Governance & Entity Management
- Handle documentation, due diligence, and stakeholder communications
- Draft corporate consents, support regulatory filings and KYC
- Reporting, ISO & Internal Communications
- Lead HQ/Americas legal reporting and Global ISO program (KPIs, audits, risk)
- Manage Legal’s intranet and data rooms to support global collaboration
Senior Paralegal
SABIC
12.2016 - 09.2022
- Records Management & Corporate Governance
- Streamlined records retention operations, including logistics, budgeting, and training
- Advised on governance and entity structuring to support compliance and efficiency
- SAP Systems Expertise & Project Management
- Led cross-regional launch of SharePoint Legal Portal and consolidated entity data for global compliance
- Directed SAP PO process improvements and supported system transitions
- Financial Operations, Vendor Management & Litigation Support
- Streamlined legal spend and vendor management
- Supported litigation and compliance with subpoena responses, discovery coordination, and audit-ready documentation
Global Legal Administrator
SABIC
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Supported executive legal leadership and global legal operations.
- Co-chaired site-wide events and committees, including United Way and PHEA.
Americas HQ Receptionist
SABIC
08.2013 - 04.2015
- Supported internal operations and cross-functional initiatives.
- Co-led United Way campaign and executed company-wide events
Executive Assistant to CFO
Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester
04.2010 - 09.2012
- Supported CEO with confidential communications and board coordination
- Managed vendor relations and monthly financial reporting
Structured Day Program Coordinator
Cortland Community Reentry Program
02.2009 - 03.2010
- Managed daily rehab operations for traumatic brain injury clients
- Collaborated on personalized care plans and conducted evaluations to support community reintegration
Mental Health Intern
Mount Vernon Hospital
06.2008 - 12.2008
- Supported assessments and treatment planning in acute psychiatric care
Executive Assistant & Special Events Coordinator
Sound Shore Medical Center
06.2006 - 06.2008
- Planned and executed high-impact fundraising events (galas, golf outings, 5Ks)
- Helped launch a $13M capital campaign and supported staff and volunteer operations
Education
Paralegal Certificate - undefined
Southern Methodist University
11.2021
Westlaw Classic Certificate - undefined
09.2021
Master of Arts - Psychology
Iona College
12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Iona College
05.2006
Certificate in International Studies - undefined
University of Notre Dame Australia
06.2005
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Operational efficiency
- Planning and implementation
- Project management
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Interpersonal communication
- Project management abilities
- Process improvement
- Client relations
- Continuous improvements
- Process improvements
- Superb time management skills
- Onboarding and orientation
- Project planning and development
- Logistics management
- Invoice processing
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Cross-functional communications
Timeline
Americas Legal Operations Manager
Momentive Performance Materials
07.2022 - Current
Senior Paralegal
SABIC
12.2016 - 09.2022
Global Legal Administrator
SABIC
04.2015 - 12.2016
Americas HQ Receptionist
SABIC
08.2013 - 04.2015
Executive Assistant to CFO
Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester
04.2010 - 09.2012
Structured Day Program Coordinator
Cortland Community Reentry Program
02.2009 - 03.2010
Mental Health Intern
Mount Vernon Hospital
06.2008 - 12.2008
Executive Assistant & Special Events Coordinator
Sound Shore Medical Center
06.2006 - 06.2008
Paralegal Certificate - undefined
Southern Methodist University
Westlaw Classic Certificate - undefined
Master of Arts - Psychology
Iona College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Iona College
Certificate in International Studies - undefined
University of Notre Dame Australia