Ebony Hayes
About Ebony Hayes
Ebony Hayes is a Legal Counsel currently working at Safe-Guard Products International in Atlanta, Georgia. She has extensive experience as an attorney, having worked at several law firms and gained valuable insights through various internships in human resources and legal units.
Work at Safe-Guard Products International
Ebony Hayes serves as Legal Counsel at Safe-Guard Products International, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she provides legal guidance and support to the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Her responsibilities include reviewing contracts, advising on legal matters, and contributing to risk management strategies.
Previous Legal Experience
Prior to her current role, Ebony Hayes accumulated extensive legal experience across several firms. She worked as an Associate Attorney at McAngus Goudelock & Courie from 2020 to 2023. Before that, she held positions at Bovis, Kyle, Burch & Medlin, LLC and Fisher Phillips, where she gained practical knowledge in various aspects of law, including employment and labor issues.
Education and Expertise
Ebony Hayes earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law, completing her studies from 2015 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration and Management from the University of West Georgia, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her legal career.
Internship Experience
Ebony Hayes has participated in various internships that enhanced her legal skills. She served as a Legal Unit Intern at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in 2017 and completed multiple summer associate roles at Fisher Phillips and Troutman Sanders LLP. Additionally, she gained experience as a Human Resources Senior Intern at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta in 2014.
Early Career in Human Resources
Before pursuing a legal career, Ebony Hayes worked in human resources. She was a Human Resources Student Assistant at the University of West Georgia from 2012 to 2015. This role provided her with valuable insights into HR practices, which complement her legal expertise in employment law.