Cole Byram
About Cole Byram
Cole Byram serves as Associate Counsel (Employment & Commercial) at Talend, where he focuses on developing legal frameworks and supporting HR initiatives. He has a diverse background in legal roles, including internships at Salesforce and Talend, and holds a JD from Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
Current Role at Talend
Cole Byram serves as Associate Counsel (Employment & Commercial) at Talend, a position he has held since 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. In this role, he supports the sales team by negotiating professional services arrangements and data protection obligations for small business customer transactions. He also provides assistance to the People/HR team on individual employee matters and contributes to the formation of global company policies, focusing on various aspects such as commissions, bonuses, and diversity initiatives.
Previous Experience at Talend
Cole Byram previously worked at Talend in multiple capacities. He served as a Commercial and Employment Legal Intern from 2021 to 2022, where he developed playbooks and training materials to empower commercial operations. Additionally, he was a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Intern for two months in 2022. His internships provided him with valuable experience in legal operations and corporate diversity initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Cole Byram obtained his Doctor of Law (JD) from Indiana University Maurer School of Law, completing his studies from 2019 to 2022. He also holds degrees in Accounting and Political Science from Butler University, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. His educational background is complemented by his General Education Transfer Core from Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus. This diverse academic foundation supports his expertise in employment law and commercial transactions.
Professional Background
Cole Byram has a varied professional background that includes roles in legal and governmental affairs. He worked as a Summer Legal Associate at Salesforce in 2020 and as a Government Affairs Intern at Hannah News Service in 2019. His experience also includes positions at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in various capacities, such as Holiday Coordinator and Sales Lead Manager. Additionally, he interned at Casamona International Real Estate in Barcelona, Spain, focusing on marketing.
Research and Contributions
In his current role, Cole Byram conducts research on emerging global employment issues, including non-competes, employee resource groups, and wage transparency. He manages drafts of standard commercial agreements, such as NDAs and Talend General Terms, to streamline customer self-service terms. His contributions help ensure compliance and efficiency within the legal framework of the organization.