Colton Lyons
About Colton Lyons
Colton Lyons serves as the Director of Legal Counsel at Liberty Global, where he has worked since 2023. He previously held positions at Kirkland & Ellis and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, and he earned his JD from The University of Texas School of Law.
Work at Liberty Global
Colton Lyons currently serves as the Director, Legal Counsel at Liberty Global, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for providing legal guidance and support to the organization. His work involves navigating complex legal issues and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements within the telecommunications sector. Lyons operates from the company's office in Denver, Colorado.
Previous Experience at Kirkland & Ellis
Before joining Liberty Global, Colton Lyons worked as a Capital Markets Associate at Kirkland & Ellis from 2020 to 2022. During his two years in this role, he was based in Dallas, Texas. His responsibilities included advising clients on capital market transactions and providing legal support for various financial instruments.
Experience at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Colton Lyons was an Associate in the Corporate department at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP from 2022 to 2023. He spent one year in this position, working in Denver, Colorado. His role involved providing legal counsel on corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, and assisting clients with compliance and regulatory issues.
Education and Expertise
Colton Lyons holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from The University of Texas School of Law, where he studied from 2017 to 2020. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government, along with a Minor in Business, from the University of Colorado Boulder, studying from 2013 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal career, focusing on corporate law and capital markets.