Kelly Carlos Phillips
About Kelly Carlos Phillips
Kelly Carlos Phillips serves as the General Counsel for the Lodging Division at FLEETCOR, a position he has held since 2022. He has a diverse legal background, having worked in various roles at companies such as Fiserv, Kabbage, and Alston & Bird LLP.
Work at FLEETCOR
Kelly Carlos Phillips currently serves as the General Counsel for the Lodging Division at FLEETCOR, a position held since 2022. Prior to this role, Phillips worked in various legal capacities within FLEETCOR, including Associate General Counsel and Global Chief Privacy Officer from 2020 to 2022, and Head of Legal for FLEETCOR UK in 2020. Phillips' extensive experience at FLEETCOR highlights a strong commitment to the company's legal framework and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Carlos Phillips earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Tulane University Law School. Additionally, Phillips holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Louisiana State University. This educational background provides a solid foundation for a career in law and business management, equipping Phillips with the necessary skills to navigate complex legal environments.
Background
Phillips has a diverse professional background, beginning with a role as a Research Associate at the United Nations in 1992. Following this, Phillips worked as an Assistant Editor at Union Bank of Switzerland from 1990 to 1992. The legal career advanced through positions at prominent law firms and corporations, including Alston & Bird LLP and Hunton & Williams LLP, before transitioning to in-house legal roles at companies like Fiserv and Kabbage, Inc.
Professional Experience
Before joining FLEETCOR, Kelly Carlos Phillips held significant roles at Fiserv, serving as VP of Business Management for Biller Solutions and later as General Counsel for Financial and Risk Management Solutions from 2016 to 2019. Phillips also worked at Kabbage, Inc as Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary for a brief period in 2019-2020. This extensive experience in legal and business management roles has contributed to a comprehensive understanding of corporate governance and compliance.
Legal Career Progression
Kelly Carlos Phillips has progressed through various legal roles since the start of the career in 1995. After serving as an Associate at Hunton & Williams LLP, Phillips became a Senior Associate at Alston & Bird LLP. The transition to corporate legal roles began with Checkfree Corp as Senior Corporate Counsel from 2003 to 2007, followed by a long tenure at Fiserv, where Phillips held multiple positions over several years, culminating in leadership roles that shaped the legal strategy of the organization.