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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