How to Fight for Employment Benefits feat. Misty Leon

Misty Leon didn’t know that employee benefits law existed, but
the practice perfectly suited her interests and skills. This
specialty law practice allowed Misty to work for 19 years in
private practice before moving in-house and working with Texas
Instruments. 





Misty Leon's Background
As a first-generation lawyer, Misty didn’t have much experience
with lawyers and what they did daily, but she knew she wanted to
study law. 





During her 1L summer, Misty worked with a plaintiff litigation
attorney specializing in disability benefits and ERISA. This
internship was Misty's introduction to benefits law, but Misty
wanted to avoid the litigation area. Misty was quickly recognized
as a unicorn in this practice area because she enjoyed
researching statutes, federal policy, and compliance. 





Misty is collaborating with partners, and benefit plans,
remaining vigilant about new laws and policies and how they
impact benefits. 


What You Can Do With Your Law Degree


Misty worked in private practice for 19 years before she began
working in-house with Texas Instruments. Unlike most in-house
legal jobs, Misty Leon works with various departments within
Texas Instruments to ensure the company follows all federal and
state benefit guidelines.





Misty considers her coworkers as internal clients because she is
consulting with different departments and directors who would
need guidance. As a team one, Misty is the only employee benefits
lawyer at Texas Instruments, but Misty works as a consultant with
various departments. Misty’s days are spent interacting with
“internal clients” people in human resources and the legal
departments because of her experience with HIPAA and experience
from almost two decades in private practice.


Contact Misty Leon


Misty Leon is licensed to practice law in Texas, Virginia, and
D.C. 
Learn more about Misty Leon:  


LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/misty-a-leon


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