Joel Hillygus

Joel Hillygus has extensive experience in the legal field, particularly in the area of insurance coverage and claims. Joel currently holds the position of Coverage and Claims Counsel at MedPro Group, where they provide legal advice and training to various departments within the company. Prior to this, Joel worked as an Insurance Coverage and Claims Counsel (Of Counsel) at MURPHY & RILEY, P.C. Here, they advised and counseled insurer claims department staff on coverage, liability, and damages issues. Joel also analyzed complex coverage and legal issues and authored formal coverage position letters. Before that, Joel worked as an Insurance Coverage and Litigation Attorney at both MURPHY & RILEY, P.C. and Boyle, Shaughnessy & Campo. In these roles, they counseled insurers, defended clients in civil litigation actions, and analyzed complex coverage issues. Joel also has experience as a Litigation Attorney at Haworth, Bradshaw, Stallknecht & Barber, where they litigated workers' compensation claims and provided legal research and advice to insurance claims staff. Additionally, Joel has worked as a Corporate Law Clerk at Pacific Gas and Electric Company, TransMontaigne Oil Company, and Walmart Stores, Inc., gaining experience in regulatory compliance, regulatory filings, bankruptcy and consumer protection laws, due diligence review, and lease analysis and negotiation. Joel's early career also includes a role as a Lead Dispatcher at JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc., where they planned and monitored time-sensitive loads. Their work experience spans over two decades, showcasing their strong legal knowledge and expertise in various areas.

Joel Hillygus has a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville, with a focus on law. Prior to law school, they completed their undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science. Joel also attended Colorado College, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Additionally, Joel Hillygus holds several certifications, including the Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and the Certified Information Privacy Professional - United States (CIPP/US), both obtained in 2021 from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Furthermore, they are licensed to practice law in North Carolina, Massachusetts, and California (currently inactive) as per the relevant state bar associations.