Stephanie Boyett, JD
Stephanie Boyett is an accomplished legal executive and strategic advisor with more than two decades of experience guiding Fortune 500 corporations and emerging enterprises through complex regulatory and contractual landscapes. As Assistant General Counsel and Distinguished Legal Advisor, she delivers pragmatic, business-driven legal solutions that balance innovation with compliance.
Currently serving as an Independent Contractor, Stephanie provides specialized counsel to clients across multiple industries, focusing on contract law, regulatory compliance, labor law, and risk mitigation. She is recognized for drafting enforceable, results-oriented contracts and advising executives on matters involving employment law, data privacy, SaaS agreements, and commercial negotiations.
Before establishing her independent practice, Stephanie spent over 15 years in senior legal leadership roles at Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink) and Qwest Communications, where she provided end-to-end counsel for IT and product executives. Her work spanned technology transactions, 911 and telecom regulatory compliance, and complex commercial agreements. She played a pivotal role in reducing contracting cycle times by 63%, cutting business risk by over 30%, and leading multimillion-dollar dispute resolutions.
Stephanie’s legal acumen is complemented by her deep understanding of technology, governance, and cross-functional collaboration. She has advised on federal and state regulatory frameworks, spearheaded corporate policy integration during major mergers, and represented her organizations in legislative and regulatory matters before public utility commissions and the FCC.
She earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from Oklahoma City University School of Law and her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Lamar University. Stephanie is licensed to practice law in Colorado and Texas.
• License to Practice in Colorado
• License to practice law in Texas
• Oklahoma City University School of Law
• Lamar University
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a deep commitment to helping others, a passion that was ignited early in my life by a compassionate judge during a difficult time for my family. This experience taught me the importance of being heard and understood, which has guided my career as a transaction attorney for over 30 years. More recently, embracing self-employment has allowed me to build meaningful partnerships with clients and tackle challenges collaboratively—like when I streamlined a complex contract system, significantly improving efficiency and outcomes.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering the legal field is to gain experience across different areas of law to discover where your true passion and strengths lie. It’s important to explore widely because finding your niche often takes time and hands-on learning—something I had to navigate myself on the path to success. Stay curious, be open to new opportunities, and trust the process.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity, dedication, and continuous learning are the values I hold most important in both my work and personal life. Staying informed and engaged with the legal community is vital to me—one way I do this is by regularly reading publications like Colorado Bar and Law Week, which helps me stay current and inspired.