Taylor Hamel
About Taylor Hamel
Taylor Hamel serves as Corporate Counsel at Desert Financial Credit Union, bringing a diverse background in law and finance. Previously, he held various positions at Squire Patton Boggs and KPMG US, and he has a solid academic foundation from Arizona State University.
Current Role at Desert Financial Credit Union
Taylor Hamel serves as Corporate Counsel at Desert Financial Credit Union, a position held since 2023. In this role, Hamel provides legal guidance and support to the credit union, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The position is based in Phoenix, Arizona, where Hamel works on-site to address various legal matters pertinent to the financial services industry.
Previous Experience at Squire Patton Boggs
Hamel worked at Squire Patton Boggs as a Corporate Associate from 2022 to 2023. This role followed a summer internship at the same firm in 2021, where Hamel gained valuable experience in corporate law. Both positions were based in Phoenix, Arizona, and contributed to Hamel's legal expertise in corporate matters.
Educational Background
Taylor Hamel earned a Doctor of Law (JD) from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, completing the program from 2019 to 2022. Prior to law school, Hamel studied at the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, achieving Bachelor's degrees in Accounting and Finance, along with a Minor in Philosophy, from 2016 to 2019.
Internship and Writing Experience
Hamel has diverse internship experience, including a role as an IAER Advisory Intern at KPMG US in 2019 and as a Financial Planning Intern at The M Group & Associates in 2018. Additionally, Hamel contributed to the Arizona State Law Journal, serving as a Staff Writer from 2020 to 2021 and later as a Business Editor from 2021 to 2022, enhancing skills in legal writing and editorial processes.