Krystal Lyons, J.D., Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

Riverside, California, United States

Practice includes complex commercial litigation involving contract and real property disputes; complex employment defense, including litigation, wage and hour class actions, conducting independent investigations and representing clients in state and federal administrative proceedings; full service general business advising including, but not limited to, guidance on labor and employment matters. Skilled at representing clients in all aspects of service from case inception through trial, administrative hearing, arbitration, and appellate proceedings. Skilled in conducting discovery, engaging in motion practice, conducting research, and creating and managing litigation plans. Skilled at managing cases, including engaging and managing experts, investigators, and other contracted services. Skilled at working collaboratively with in-house general counsel.

San Bernardino, California, United States

 Serve as legal advisor and in-house counsel for the Court Executive Office, Presiding Judge, judicial officers, and court committees Work collaboratively with Legal Research Managing Attorney to provide leadership and administrative oversight for the Legal Research Division Perform a wide range of complex legal services including conducting legal research, reviewing and negotiating contracts, drafting legal documents and representing the court's interests in litigation matters Establish performance requirements and personal development targets for subordinate staff; Nurture professional development for subordinate staff Serve as the Court’s liaison to Judicial Council Legal Services Oversee the development/implementation of plans, budgets, and local rules Communicate and implement tactical legal strategies to further the Court's strategic goals and objectives Ensures court compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements Review new and pending legislation and ethical standards and determine impact on current Court operations, policies and procedures; Directs the revision and implementation of policies and procedures to comply with new legislation and requirements Represent the Court in various regional/state/national policy and technical forums Participate on various task forces and committees

Ontario, California

Assist the College of Law Dean with coordinating long-term organizational planning within the College of Law that aligns with both the law school’s and the University’s missions, visions and strategic plans. Assist the College of Law Dean with developing and implementing the law school’s strategic plan. Assist the College of Law Dean with preparing and managing the law school’s multi-million dollar budget. Oversee fiscal and human resources. Provide leadership, administrative direction, and strategic planning oversight to the offices of Career Services and Professional Development, Student Affairs, Administrative Services and External Relations. Nurture professional development for administrative staff. Assists the College of Law Dean in hiring, promotion, and other employment-related matters for administrative staff. Oversee development and implementation of administrative policies and operational systems. Oversee capital improvement projects. Identify and manage risk. Negotiate and manage contracts for security, vending, technical services, and other facilities and operations-related services. Oversee administrative compliance with accrediting body requirements. Assist in preparing grants. Skilled at building and nurturing collaborative relationships between academic and administrative colleagues in alignment with shared governance business model. Perform all of the External Relations duties identified below.

Ontario, California

Responsibilities include:- facilitating the College of Law's external relations with the Inland Empire judiciary, law firms, corporations, bar associations and alumni; - teaching Contracts, Doctrine, Values and Skills to 1st year law students;- developing and managing the Court Observation Week program with the San Bernardino Superior Court;- creating an Incubator; - preparing and editing correspondence, talking points and speeches for the Dean of the College of Law; - developing internship, externship and other experiential learning opportunities for students;- tutoring and mentoring students in academic and professional development; and - developing and implementing the College of Law's Strategic, Recruiting and Marketing plans.

Ontario, California

Instructor, lecturer and attorney-at-law. Teach strategic legal methods, academic skills, and bar readiness skills to first, second and third year law students. Lecturer and presenter at various academic, business and legal conferences. Prepare appellate briefs for various clients. Serve as a legal consultant for complex litigation cases and appeals.

Greater Detroit Area

Practice areas included employment law, commercial litigation, eminent domain, environmental law, intellectual property, appellate practice and general business law.

Greater Detroit Area

Litigated multi-plaintiff employment cases against Fortune 500 corporations. Managed the law office.

Greater Detroit Area

Defended Fortune 100 and 500 corporations in environmental and commercial litigation cases. Served as prosecuting attorney for the city of Clawson, Michigan.

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Organizational Leadership

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Law

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

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