Stephen Freeland
About Stephen Freeland
Stephen Freeland serves as Corporate Counsel for Labor, Employment, and Information Governance at The Kansas City Southern Railway Company, where he has worked since 2018. He specializes in policy drafting, regulatory compliance, and managing labor and employment complaints.
Work at Kansas City Southern
Stephen Freeland has been serving as Corporate Counsel for Labor, Employment, and Information Governance at The Kansas City Southern Railway Company since 2018. In this role, he advises on policy drafting and enforcement for the human-resources and labor-relations departments. He also manages internal discovery processes related to FELA, grade crossing accidents, and occupational claims cases. Additionally, Freeland works on regulatory compliance, quiet zones, real estate matters, joint facilities interpretation, and contract drafting. His experience at Kansas City Southern spans over six years.
Previous Experience at Missouri Attorney General's Office
Before joining The Kansas City Southern Railway Company, Stephen Freeland worked as an Assistant Attorney General at the Missouri Attorney General's Office from 2012 to 2014. During his tenure, he focused on interpreting new labor and employment regulations by analyzing proposed and adopted legislation. This role provided him with valuable experience in legal interpretation and regulatory compliance.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Freeland earned his Juris Doctor degree from Washburn University School of Law, where he studied from 2008 to 2011. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Prelaw from Bob Jones University, completing his studies from 2004 to 2008. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate complex legal issues in labor and employment law.