Tom Stephens Email & Phone Number

Kentucky, United States

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Kentucky, United States

• At Stephens Enterprises, LLC, I delivered consultancy to businesses providing strategy, partnership opportunities, networking, and legal services. My key responsibilities included: handling residential real estate.
• Completed first expert witness report for a major federal court trial.
• Obtained state and federal spirits licensure for alcohol-infused ice cream producer, guiding negotiations for the company under the process of being acquired by venture capitalist group, while consulting for boutique.
• Renovated five single-family residences and began construction on three new properties during 2020.
• Attained heavy equipment anti-theft device patent as part of a team attempting to sell the IP.

Frankfort, KY

• As Cabinet Secretary - Human Resources, I was tasked with directing the entire state HR cabinet, leading recruitment/retention facets, and managing the distribution of a $1.6B annual payroll.I oversaw workforce.
• Implemented MyPURPOSE talent management package to rebrand state employment to "Come for a job, stay for a career, make a difference for a lifetime" campaign.
• Introduced and established state-backed optional dental and vision insurance.
• Enhanced veteran's preferential benefits in employment legislation for service member spouses.
• Enlarged Cabinet's Leadership and Diversity Conference, growing to largest of its kind within the state.

Nicholasville, Kentucky

• I provided regulation, investigation, and legal compliance on corporate human resources matters. I also acted as Alltech's chief legal representative for Lexington Brewing and Distilling company's growth across 13.
• Led negotiations and completed intricate legal documentation, comprising the first federal distillery licensure for a brewery-distillery combination in Kentucky.
• Enabled all Alltech animal health and nutrition business elements across Africa and the Middle East.
• Developed and opened Foreign Asset Control compliance training program, while establishing research and development subsidiary.

• I orchestrated operational aspects of a state-wide music festival, held in conjunction with the 2010 World Equestrian Games. I was strategically positioned as deputy director of Alltech's World Games Title Sponsorship.
• Formulated innovative marketing, promotional, and advertising campaign materials.
• Managed staff of 25+ team members, in producing and managing 59 concerts and 85 artist live performance shows in arenas with up to 22K seating capacity.
• Negotiated with production companies, artists, and external agencies, such as the Beach Boys, the Temptations, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Josh Turner, Gary Allan, Miranda Lambert, and Nickelback.

Frankfort, Kentucky

Led a cross-functional team of Cabinet’s attorneys, support staff, and outside legal counsel in trial and appellate practice before state and federal courts. Served as the Cabinet’s Custodian of Records and Ethics Officer. Spearheaded the smooth relocation of 660 state employees, while ensuring the continued operation of the Oakwood Mental Health facility..

Frankfort, Kentucky

Directly handled a variety of activities including assessing disciplinary proceedings against employees, reviewing proposed legislation, and conducting legal proceedings at the administrative, trial, and appellate court levels. Represented the Cabinet in multimillion dollar construction litigation and applied my strategic planning skills toward developing.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Successfully mediated and resolved issues between disputing parties in international seagoing commerce. Provided assistance to businesses and individuals on issues of international, federal, and state law and acted as liaison between common carriers and governmental agencies including the Department of Homeland Security and Coast Guard.

Selected for Federal Government’s flagship leadership development program. Researched sophisticated legal issues and applied findings to prepare legal documents and negotiating positions for agency proceedings. Investigated activities of international seagoing common carriers and authored analytical reports and studies for internal policy-making.

Juris Doctorate, Law

Certifications in International and Clinical Legal Studies

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science

Minor in History

Education record