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Hayley Payne

@hayleypayne

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Oklahoma-licensed attorney specializing in intellectual property and corporate counsel contract lifecycle support.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to use my Oklahoma-licensed counsel experience to support contract lifecycle management, corporate governance documentation, compliance tracking, and legal process optimization—so legal teams move faster with stronger records and fewer risk issues.

I am an Oklahoma-licensed attorney with experience in contract review, legal operations, regulatory compliance, document management, and litigation support. I’m known for managing high-volume legal matters while keeping corporate and legal records accurate and audit-ready.

As a Staff Attorney for Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, I identify and mitigate legal risk through thorough case analysis and compliance review. I conduct legal research on federal and state consumer protection statutes (including FDCPA and TILA), educate clients on consumer rights, and draft, review, and analyze contracts, leases, and settlement agreements to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Previously, as a Senior Paralegal and Litigation Attorney at Rivas and Associates, I prepared motions, briefs, and regulatory filings for federal immigration matters and managed matters from intake through adjudication. Earlier, I supported federal applications at Kids In Need of Defense (KIND) for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), and as an Intellectual Property Apprentice, I worked on trademark filings and copyright issues while building a strong foundation in IP brand protection.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Intellectual Property Apprentice

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ArtWorks Legal Incubator

Jan 2026 - Present (5 months)

Managed real-world IP client matters, including trademark filings and copyright issues, to support long-term brand-protection strategy. Participated in CLE-styled workshops covering copyright, trademark, and patent law.

Intellectual Property Law Trademark Filings Copyright Law Patent Law Brand Protection Legal Research

Current

Staff Attorney - Housing/Consumer

Current

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Conducted legal research and compliance reviews for housing and consumer law matters under FDCPA, TILA, and the Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act, identifying and mitigating potential legal risks. Drafted and reviewed contracts, leases, and settlement agreements and supported legal operations through standardized workflows and organized case documentation.

TILA Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act Case Management Systems

Senior Paralegal / Immigration

Rivas and Associates

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Prepared motions, briefs, and regulatory filings for federal immigration matters by reviewing DHS, USCIS, and INA guidance to ensure procedural compliance. Managed full matter lifecycles from intake through adjudication, maintaining organized case files and streamlining document preparation, filing, and record management.

Immigration Law Legal Research Regulatory Filings Review Matter Management document preparation Case Management

SIJS Legal Intern

Kids In Need of Defense (KIND)

Supported Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) federal application preparation by assembling exhibits and compliance documentation. Conducted client interviews and eligibility screenings and performed legal research on applicable federal statutes and agency requirements.

SIJS & Compliance Legal Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The University of Tulsa

Juris Doctor, Law

Grade: Honors

Activities and societies: Tulsa Law Review; Immigrant Rights Project; Student Bar Association Secretary; Rockelli Scholarship recipient.

Earned a Juris Doctor from The University of Tulsa in December 2021. Participated in Honors activities including Tulsa Law Review and the Immigrant Rights Project.